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From Denmark with love: THE FOOD OF THE FUTURE 

Come indulge with us – food is better when shared! Work with us and gain access to the wealth of knowledge, expertise, and innovation that the Danish food cluster offers. Together, we'll shape the future of food.

The Danish food industry is well known worldwide not only for delivering high quality and safe food products but for being innovative and sustainable. Supporting this are the strongholds of Denmark in areas of ingredients, innovative technology and organic production

The Danish food industry produces enough food for approximately 15 million people - three times the population of Denmark. This is achieved by a food sector providing close to 150,000 fulltime jobs, equivalent to 5-6% of total Danish employment. The keyword is process efficiency.

We feel strongly about our food and we value healthy, nutritious, natural and high-quality food – with nothing less than great taste.

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The DNA of the Danish food cluster

Innovation

  • Denmark remains committed to providing the best possible conditions to support innovation and to positioning Denmark as a leader in shaping the future of the global food landscape.
  • Denmark has seen the rise of numerous food tech startups that explore innovative solutions in areas such as alternative proteins, food processing technology, and digital platforms for food distribution. These startups contribute to the diversification of the food industry and bring new ideas to the market.
  • The triple helix model of cross disciplinary collaboration between industry, academia and authorities has led to great advancements in food science, technology, and sustainable practices, ensuring that the industry remains at the forefront of research and development.

Sustainability

  • The Danish food industry is committed to sustainability and is one of the most sustainable and environmentally friendly in the world. The industry is characterized by the ability to produce with minimal pollution, high resource efficiency and a small carbon footprint.
  • A cost-efficient production with a strong focus on turning waste streams into new high-value products is a trademark of the Danish food cluster.
  • Denmark is known for making the most of the world’s resources – and excels at being able to produce more with less.
  • Denmark is leading the way in reduction of food waste and valorisation of side streams.

Check out Food Nation Denmark’s White Paper on Sustainability here

Technology

  • Denmark is known for leveraging technology in food production processes, and the integration of technology in Danish food production reflects a commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and maintaining high-quality standards throughout the supply chain.
  • The Danish food industry embraces new technology, including advancements in precision farming, automation in food processing, and the integration of digital technologies for traceability and quality control.
  • Denmark has made significant advances in the development of technology for food production, driven by the need to address challenges related to sustainability, population growth, and resource constraints. We continue working to develop new technology which will play a crucial role in shaping the future of sustainable, efficient, and resilient food production systems.


Check out Food Nation’s White Paper on Innovative Technology here

Cross-disciplinary Collaboration 

  • Collaboration is deeply rooted in Danish business culture – especially in the food industry – and the key is a cross-disciplinary approach with a flat hierarchyThe collaboration between researchers, companies and public institutions (the triple helix model) is at the core of what the Danish food cluster stands for and has built new knowledge and innovation powercontributing to the international competitiveness of the Danish food cluster.
  • Trust plays a crucial role in Danish business culture and is a key element in the country's economic success. Danish society is known for its high levels of trust, transparency, and collaboration

Quality and Safety

  • “Made in Denmark” is an acknowledged global brand stamp that equals safe and high quality food.
  • Stringent regulations and quality control measures are in place to ensure that products meet high standards, both domestically and for export 
  • Denmark has a well-established and robust regulatory framework governing the food industry to ensure food safety throughout the production and distribution processes.

Check out Food Nation Denmark’s White Paper on Quality and Safety here

 
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Choose Denmark for your business

Join the Danish Food Cluster for Innovation, R&D Facilities and Partnerships

  • Being a part of the Danish food cluster, you will – through collaboration with all stakeholders in the cluster – be part of one of the world’s most innovative food clusters.

  • You will benefit from the intensive knowledge and experience within food in the form of highly educated talent in a labour marked characterised by flexibility, high productivity and competitive salary levels in a European context.

  • True to the tradition of collaboration and partnerships, you will have easy access to companies, start-ups and academia and gain access to an efficient and agile system that delivers the solutions of tomorrow.

Locate your Production Facilities for the European or Scandinavian market in Denmark

  • Is sustainability high on your agenda? Then there is no way to avoid that Denmark is leading the way for sustainable production of new and innovative food products. 

  • On top of that, there is easy access to the authorities that work closely with companies to ensure that establishment and operation run as smoothly as possible. Being geographically well positioned in Europe and Scandinavia, your customers are well within reach. 

  • As the Danish standards are high and regulations strict, compliance with Danish standards and regulations means compliance with the rest of Europe. Food and ingredients produced in Denmark according to Danish regulations are ready for export to the remaining countries of the EU.

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