Pohjolan Peruna

Pohjolan Peruna is a domestic food company whose mission is to create better dining table experiences responsibly and with respect for Finnish primary production.

Perunapelto ja perunoita kapassa
Pohjolan perunan tuotantolaitos ilmasta kuvattuna

The operations of Pohjolan Peruna Oy, which manufactures Mestari potato products, began already in 1962.

Raisio’s Pohjolan Peruna factories, as the grand-sounding nickname went, were Finland’s first potato processor and one branch of Raisio’s business. Raisio’s era continued until 2007, when it gave up the potato industry. The company received a new ownership base and the name Profood Oy. These were times when many traditional operators forgot their original roots. Even Posti changed to Itella in 2007.

The Profood name served from 2007 to 2013, after which it was time to return to the traditional Pohjolan Peruna name. That’s the path that has been taken. The factory operates and thrives in Vihanti, Northern Ostrobothnia, on its roughly one-hundred-hectare scenic site. The potatoes come from local contract farmers, as they have since 1962. Cooperation with many farmers has continued for several years and even decades, across generations. About 40 million kilos of potatoes are handled and processed annually at the Vihanti factory.

The name Pohjolan Peruna doesn’t mean much to consumers. However, it is quite likely that everyone has eaten Mestari-brand potato products designed for the horeca and large-scale kitchen sector in restaurants.

Let’s eat Finnish potatoes. They are versatile.

Pohjolan Peruna Oy is implementing an investment project to develop product safety with support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. The project will introduce a quality and food safety system in accordance with the BRC standard, which supports business continuity in Vihanti as well as growth in Finland and nearby areas. The goal is GFSI-certified product safety and a stronger market position. Implementation period: 2025–2027. The EU’s and the state’s funding share is 25%.

Pohjolan Peruna Oy is implementing an investment project to increase the capacity of the production freezer with support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. The project will streamline the production of frozen products, which supports business continuity in Vihanti as well as growth in Finland and nearby areas. The aim is to increase production volume in an energy-efficient manner. Implementation period: 2025–2027. The EU’s and the state’s funding share is 25%.