Leena Maria Saarinen

Functions as a College/University

Provides logistical services

Develops, produces and distributes wine and spirits

Provides wine and spirits

Wholesales and distributes textiles

Manufactures and wholesales cereal products

Manufactures beverages

Manufactures consumer product

Operates as an association of board professionals promoting better corporate governance and management

Päivittäistavarakauppa ry is a Finnish trade association representing the daily consumer goods sector, including retail and foodservice wholesale companies. The non-profit company is based in Helsinki, Finland. The sector is a major economic contributor and employer, encompassing around 40,000 companies and employing approximately 282,000 people. The organization advocates for equal competitive conditions for Finnish retailers, emphasizing alignment with EU legislation. Key policy concerns include consumer safety, fair packaging recycling costs, and effective control of imports. Päivittäistavarakauppa ry actively influences regulations on alcohol sales, food taxation, and market competition. The association highlights the sector’s social responsibility, focusing on strict age controls, environmental impact reduction, and food waste minimization. It stresses the critical role of rural grocery stores in maintaining community vitality and food security. In the foodservice wholesale segment, it represents companies serving the horeca sector and public institutions. Tuula Elina Loikkanen has been the CEO of the Finnish company since 2024.

Publishes multichannel news

Develops a disposable test strip device for alcohol levels

Develops software tools

Offers food, real estate, cleaning and security services

Prepares vegetarian foods

Nordic FoodTech VC is an active manager that invests in companies located in Nordic and Baltics countries primarily in Finland. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of the food technology. It provides financing for early stage transactions.