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Emission-free Steam Production with The Elstor Heat Storage Facility
21.10.2024

Emission-free Steam Production with The Elstor Heat Storage Facility

Steam is widely used across various industrial sectors in numerous product manufacturing processes. In the food industry, such as at Kaskein Marja’s production facility in Lappeenranta, steam is essential for processes like sterilization and pasteurization. Traditionally, steam has been produced...

Beyond Protein: Vitamin and Minerals are the Future of Healthy Nutrition
17.10.2024

Beyond Protein: Vitamin and Minerals are the Future of Healthy Nutrition

High-protein diets have long been celebrated for their health benefits. From fat loss to muscular growth, foods rich in protein have enjoyed strong demand from consumers across the globe. While it continues to be a favored macronutrient, protein is being increasingly complemented by an emphasis on...

The Story Behind Polarica's Blueberries: A Journey from Forest to Table
05.08.2024

The Story Behind Polarica's Blueberries: A Journey from Forest to Table

Every year, deep in the Nordic forests, Polarica’s wild berry harvest begins – a process that transforms wild berries into premium products. Let's take a closer look at the journey of Polarica's berries, from the moment they are hand-picked from the forest to their distribution to homes and...

The Ultimate Super-Berry: Lingonberry
08.07.2024

The Ultimate Super-Berry: Lingonberry

Wild berries are the true wonders of the forest. Sweet, healthy, and delicious, berries are a mainstay of the Nordic diet. While blueberries have received the most attention due to their nutritional benefits, little is known about the forest's hidden treasure: lingonberries.

Polarica Increases Involvement in Berry-Pickers' Recruitment
01.07.2024

Polarica Increases Involvement in Berry-Pickers' Recruitment

For many years now, Polarica has offered working opportunities to berry-pickers from Thailand. This was mostly done in cooperation with local Thai sub-contractors who were responsible for recruitment and basic level training in Thailand. This year, however, we decided to oversee the recruitment...

Polarica Partners with Havulatva Oy to Combat Climate Change
16.05.2024

Polarica Partners with Havulatva Oy to Combat Climate Change

Combating climate change requires stronger climate actions both in Finland and globally. Because calculating carbon footprint and reducing emissions is not enough, Polarica is undertaking voluntary climate actions aimed at accelerating the attainment of carbon neutrality.

Polarica's New Innovative Berry and Fruit Products
14.05.2024

Polarica's New Innovative Berry and Fruit Products

At Polarica Berry Group, innovation is our driving force. With a vision to pioneer new berry and fruit products, we are expanding our range while offering our clients healthy and tasty alternatives. We are also dedicated to strengthening our footprint in the Nordics, Baltic states, and Poland, with...

From Farm to Factory: Tracing the Journey of Mangoes in Our Supply Chain
12.04.2024

From Farm to Factory: Tracing the Journey of Mangoes in Our Supply Chain

At Polarica, we pride ourselves on sourcing the best mangoes from various places, ensuring that each fruit arrives at your table in the best possible condition. The journey of Polarica's mangoes — from cultivation to consumption — is detailed below.

Polarica's Collective Drive for Sustainability Excellence
23.02.2024

Polarica's Collective Drive for Sustainability Excellence

Polarica is proud to introduce our latest sustainability program, designed to minimize environmental impacts, enhance supply chain transparency, promote transparent business practices, and advance social responsibility.

Polarica: Leading Positive Change in the Berry Industry
23.02.2024

Polarica: Leading Positive Change in the Berry Industry

Polarica Berry Group, the premier Nordic berry company, released its first sustainability report in June 2023. This significant step was aimed at communicating the company’s sustainability efforts to a broader group of stakeholders. The sustainability report marks the beginning of a much longer...