Raisio

Raisio Food Solutions is the food ingredients and solutions business of Raisio, a Finnish food company founded in 1939. It focuses on healthy oat-based ingredients for the food industry, serving manufacturers, distributors, and food service customers with gluten-free and functional oat solutions. The company positions itself as an expert partner for healthier food development, combining Finnish oats, long-standing gluten-free know-how, and modern production capabilities. It also serves consumers through its own oat brand, Elovena®, and supports brand owners through private label manufacturing and Benecol licensing. Core Values Health and well-being : The company consistently frames its products around healthier eating, with oats used to support fibre intake, protein enrichment, and heart-health-oriented product development. Quality and safety : Raisio emphasizes strict quality standards, traceability, gluten management, and certified production facilities to deliver consistent and safe ingredients. Finnish origin and traceability : The business highlights Finnish oats, local contract farming, and short supply chains as a foundation for dependable quality and transparency. Sustainability : Sustainability is presented as part of the growth strategy, with renewable energy use, responsible sourcing, and resource-efficiency initiatives such as side-stream valorisation. Innovation and collaboration : Raisio stresses continuous product development, modern technology, and close cooperation with customers, farmers, and research partners. Unique Aspects Deep gluten-free oat expertise : Raisio says it has been a leading expert in gluten-free oats for more than 20 years and began developing gluten-free flour mixes in 1979. Finnish oat supply chain : The company sources oats from trusted Finnish contract farmers, often within 100 kilometres of its mill, and controls the chain from field to finished product. Modern oat production base : Raisio operates highly automated mills and factories in Finland, including a gluten-free oat mill in Nokia and a dairy-alternative factory in Raisio, both highlighted for traceability and product safety. Consumer brands and licensing : Beyond ingredients, Raisio owns well-known brands such as Elovena® and Benecol®, giving it both B2B ingredient expertise and consumer-brand credibility. Recent portfolio focus : KNOWN NEWS indicates Raisio sold its plant protein business, including Härkis and Beanit, to Valio for EUR 7 million in early 2025, leaving gluten-free oats as a core focus in its ingredients portfolio. International reach and scale : Raisio reports around 350 employees, exports to more than 40 markets, and has operations in several countries, supporting its role as an international oat supplier.