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Meet Gunleik Mæland, a farmer from lush Telemark who sells almost all of his produce to two nearby hotels. He doesn't get rich, but the collaboration ensures his existence. Then it's not the dream of money that drives him.
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HANEN launches "Norwegian Drinks - From Earth to Table", a trade magazine that gathers knowledge about Norwegian malt, kveik, cider and aquavit. The goal is to strengthen consumer knowledge and the visibility of producers.
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Behind every meal there are people, ingredients and stories. On this page we highlight examples of how farmers, producers, chefs, restaurants and farm shops collaborate to bring local ingredients all the way from the soil and fjord to the plate. Here you will find inspiration, good examples and stories about value creation, food enjoyment and collaboration that strengthen both Norwegian…
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HANEN and the Norwegian Food Foundation invite Norwegian local food and beverage producers to a record-breaking, professionally arranged common area at UMAMI Arena 2027. Here you will meet buyers, build relationships and showcase your products at Norway's most important meeting place for the food and beverage industry. Why participate in the Local Food Area? UMAMI Arena brings together buyers, chefs, wholesalers, grocery players and decision-makers from all over the country.…
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Meet Nicolai Lundsgaard at the Royal Court. He explains why Norwegian raw materials, farmers and small producers play an important role in the Palace's kitchen.
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Local Food Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 went to Ødhumbla in Gudbrandsdalen. At Uppigard Skoe, the milk bottles are ready in the 24-hour milk booth, with the cream naturally on top – just like many remember milk from the past. For customers, the visit is about more than buying milk. It's about the taste of real ingredients, closeness to the animals and the feeling…
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The world of beer can be vast and confusing. A beer flavor wheel can help you navigate the world. It gives you a visual overview of the most common flavors and aromas in beer, and helps you understand what sets different types apart. HANEN has developed a beer tasting wheel for everyone who is…
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Lisbeth Seppola at Marmelkroken has been named Golden Rooster of the Year 2026. GoldHANEN is an annual award given by HANEN to a member who has distinguished himself in work related to the principles and values HANEN sets for its members through our core values. Read the story behind the winner.
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Hardanger International Cider Festival 2026 will be held May 7–9 and invites you to three days of tasting experiences, knowledge and meetings with some of Norway's leading cider producers. For those of you who are interested in local food, drink and real farm experiences, this is a festival well worth the trip. Hardanger is known as Norway's most important cider region, and during the festival you will experience…
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April 18th is hosting HANEN and farm sales in Oslo and Akershus to "A farm sale near you". Open day at farm sales in Oslo and Akershus. Buy local food directly from the producer. See which farms are participating.
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A record number of entries and high quality characterize Norway's Best Drink 2026. See who won and discover the best of Norwegian drinks from all over the country.
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Interest in Norwegian drinks is increasing. We can clearly see this in this year's entries for Norway's Best Drink 2026. A total of 353 products have been entered into the competition. This is an increase of over 22 percent from last year. The number of producers is also increasing. This year, 98 producers are participating, up from 81 in 2025. This shows that Norway's Best Drink…
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