Category: Food & Drinks
FOOD & DRINKS
A Three‑Day Coffee Wonderland Is Brewing in Helsinki
A three-day flavor festival is set to take place at the Helsinki Cable Factory.
Wolt Considers Cutting Dozens of Jobs in Finland Amid Rapid Growth
Wolt, the Finnish food delivery company with about 1,500 employees in Finland, has announced plans to reduce its Finnish workforce as part of an ongoing negotiation process.
Foodora to Cease Operations in Finland by February 2026, Affecting 80 Employees
Foodora announced on Friday that it will end its operations in Finland by the end of February. This decision impacts about 80 local employees.
Today We Celebrate J.L. Runeberg: Finland’s National Poet, His Legacy and the Beloved Runeberg’s Torte
Johan Ludvig Runeberg, Finland’s national poet, is celebrated not only for his literary contributions—most notably the lyrics to the national anthem ‘Maamme’ and ‘The Tales of Ensign Stål’—but also for his enduring cultural legacy, symbolized by the beloved Runeberg’s Torte.
Viet Nam Day 2025: Experience Finland’s First and Largest Vietnam Festival on Saturday in Helsinki
Viet Nam Day is anticipated to attract thousands of attendees through its rich cultural offerings, diverse food choices and networking opportunities.
Carrot is Veg of the Year in Finland
Carrots have been cultivated in Finland since the 17th century.
The Summer Events Began with Burgers, Whitefish and Jazz
To celebrate the beginning of the summer, we attended the earlier days of two festivals, which reach their climax on Saturday. Which one do we recommend? Both.
The Wine Village is Part of the Largest Public Event at Messukeskus Since 2020
The Helsinki Book Fair, the Wine Village and the Record Fair combined form the largest public event at the Helsinki fair center since 2020.
Merger Between Altia and Arcus Aims to Create Leading Wine and Spirits Brand in the Nordics
The two companies join forces to reach new markets.
Finland Aims to Halve Food Losses by 2030; Finnish Model on Display in Brussels
“In 2010–2016, food losses accounted for almost 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions.”
Here Are the Wine Trends For Autumn, According to a California Wine Expert; And 4 Great Wines Chosen by Us at the Wine Fair
View the video of our visit to the Wine and Food Fair in Helsinki.
PICTURES: Mall of Tripla Opens on Thursday in Pasila
Located in Pasila, Mall of Tripla will reportedly be the biggest shopping center in the Nordic countries, but also promises much more.
Here Are the Hottest Barbecue Trends for Midsummer, According to Finns
During Midsummer, food is prepared on the wood or gas fired grill.
Alko Starts Selling Space Water
According to Alko, the alcohol company wants to remind Finns about the importance of drinking water.
I Really, Really Miss ‘Karjalanpiirakka’
This is something I really miss about Finland, they were in every shop and every bakery.
We Tried Bug Bread!
The slices of bread, spread lightly with butter, were eaten with enthusiasm.
We Sampled Eight Dishes at the Taste of Helsinki Gourmet Food Festival – Here’s What We Thought
We explored the gourmet flavors of the city at the Taste of Helsinki culinary festival that opened on Thursday.
Low Use of Antibiotics and Pesticides Prove the Strengths of Finnish Food Production in International Comparison
The good situation in terms of animal and plant diseases is something quite unique as well.
Stronger Beer Will Arrive in Grocery Stores in 2018
The alcohol content of beer will be raised from 4.7% to 5.5%!
Cricket Chocolate to Arrive in Stores Before Christmas
It’s the first domestic commercial chocolate product made of whole crickets.