Who are we?

Meet our members

Our members represent a wide range of actors in the region's food system from field to fork.

Horticultural production and processing

Metsäpellon mansikat logo

Metsäpellon Mansikat

Strawberries from the land of midnight sun!

metsapellon.fi

Pakkasmarja Oy 

Farmers’ own berry company from Suonenjoki

pakkasmarja.fi

Tuoreverkko Oy 

We market and sell pure, Finnish open-field vegetables all over the country to central firms, wholesalers and processors

tuoreverkko.fi

Vehviläinen Oy 

Specialist in onion production

sipulit.fi

Kolarinpellon marjatila

Kolarinpelto farm 

Strawberries, raspberries and honeyberries, juicing and apiary.

kolarinpellonmarjatila.fi

Nordic Freeze Dry 

The Finnish pioneer of freeze-drying.

nordicfreezedry.fi

Dairy and meat production and processing

Innolact Oy 

Dairy processing and fermenting expertise and products

innolact.fi

Cooperative Maitomaa 

Explore our product family of vegan oat drinks and antibiotic-free, grass-fed dairy products!

maitomaa.fi

Cooperative Maitosuomi ­

We look after milk production, the environment, and the wellbeing of animals.

maitosuomi.fi

Suoranta farm 

Dairy farm

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Valio Oy 

The most innovative dairy and food company in the world

valio.fi/yritys

Rauhala nature holidays 

Rest and peace in the lap of nature. Rental cottages. Organic Simmental suckler cows. 

rauhalanluontolomat.fi

Bakeries

Siilin mylly 

We use a stone mill to grind rye, barley and bread roll flour and groats from local grains.

Siilin mylly

Trube Oy 

A bakery specializing in buns and pastry products

trube.fi

Agritech

Biopallo Systems Oy 

Biopallo’s technology converts organic side streams into raw  materials for soil improvement and recycled  fertilizer products

biopallo.com

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SLS Technology Ltd 

Our product categories cover Controlled Environment Growing in Lighting, Air, Water, and management system aspects.

sls-technology.com

Solmust Oy 

Sustainable agriculture solutions

solmust.com

Viljakas Oy 

Ecological and profitable grain dryer

viljakas.fi

Ab Tomas Kjellman Oy 

Livestock farm machinery store at your service. We specialize in the importation of agricultural machinery, accessories, spare parts, and provision of service to discerning end-users.

maatalouskone.com

Food services

Servica Oy 

We keep the everyday life rolling! Every day, we create food moments that promote our customers’ well-being. 

servica.fi

Input and means of agricultural production

Woodgrow Oy 

Better growth with biochar

woodgrow.fi

Wonderbee Oy 

We Make Your Bees Stronger And Healthier

wonderbeeonline.com

Expert services

Finnish product development association

We help inventors, idea creators, and companies turn their ideas into concrete products and services.

sytky.com

Municipality services

City of Kiuruvesi

Finland’s Capital of the Sustainable Development

kiuruvesi.fi/

Rural services in Sydän-Savo

Development of rural areas and operating environment

siilinjarvi.fi/maaseutupalvelut/

Rural services in Ylä-Savo

Development of rural areas and operating environment

iisalmi.fi/Maaseutupalvelut

Funding and Insurances

Local Action Group Kalakukko

We promote the vitality of the countryside in our region, as well as develop the conditions for housing and livelihood.

kalakukkory.fi

LähiTapiola East

Insurances and investments

lahitapiola.fi/

Local Action Group Mansikka

We promote business, living and housing opportunities.

mansikkary.fi

Säästöpankki Optia 

Personal and local service in all your banking matters

saastopankki.fi

Local Action Group Ylä-Savon Veturi

We promote business, living and housing opportunities.

ylasavonveturi.fi

R&D-organizations

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Natural Resources Institute Finland

Research organisation that builds sustainable future and well-being from renewable natural resources

luke.fi

Rural Women’s Advisory Organization in Eastern Finland

We promote lively, active, and equal communities and strengthen women’s role in the communities

maajakotitalousnaiset.fi/

MTK-Pohjois-Savo ry 

The regional advocacy and representative organization for farmers, forest owners, and rural entrepreneurs

pohjois-savo.mtk.fi

Navitas Business Services 

Succeed in Varkaus region

navitas.fi

ProAgria Eastern Finland 

Expertise to develop your business. A team of experts who combine management, finance and production

proagria.fi/proagria-ita-suomi

Develoment company SavoGrow 

Food industry development services. Product development facilities for further processing and trial production of food products.

savogrow.fi/elintarvikkeet

Savonia UAS 

Education in natural resources, tourism and catering. We strengthen the region’s vitality and well-being by developing the food system.

savonia.fi

Suonenjoki Region Berry Growers’ Association 

Supporting farmers in berry marketing and advocacy, and providing cultivation advice.

marjanviljelijat.fi

Ylä-Savon Municipal Federation of Education 

Forms of education and learning, as well as nature of co-operation, provide strong opportunity for schools.

ysao.fi

University of Eastern Finland 

Seizing a sustainable future. The most multidisciplinary university in Finland.

uef.fi

Rural Professions association 

We promote the availability of new entrepreneurs and skilled professionals for forestry and agriculture.

maaseutuammattiin.fi

Networks

Agri-Food Cluster comprises and collaborates with several regional and national networks. Expertise in these networks is either utilized straight for the Agri-Food cluster operations or activated when needed. Click the logos for further information.

European Cluster Collaboration Platform  

The European online hub for industry clusters. Strengthening the European economy through collaboration.

clustercollaboration.eu

Kuopio Water Cluster 

We are a multi-disciplinary cluster focused on providing solutions in water sector

kuopiowatercluster.com

Laari 

Portal for knowledge, trainings and events for agriculture and rural economies

laari.info

NordicHub

Natural link from the Nordics to the world

nordichub.fi

FoodValley

Connects people from food science, education and development.

ruokalaakso.fi

SuperEcosystem

Cross-pollinating RDI & Business

superecosystem.fi

TasteSavo

Local flavours

tastesavo.fi/