Tonsberg, Norway

Nortura SA

Norwegian meat cooperative HQ in Tønsberg with plants in Forus, Sarpsborg, Steinkjer, Otta and Sogndal under Gilde and Prior brands.

Nortura SA is one of Norway's largest food producers operating as a farmer-owned cooperative. The company operates 22 production facilities, of which 12 have achieved fossil-free status as of 2024. Nortura processes pork, beef, lamb, poultry (chicken and turkey) and eggs sourced from Norwegian farms. The company produces fresh meat, processed meat products, ready-to-cook poultry, charcuterie and egg-based products, marketed under the brand names Gilde (red meat), PRIOR (poultry and eggs), and Nortura PROFF (foodservice and industrial channels). The company reports recycling of raw materials as a circular economy measure and achieved a 56% reduction in food waste between 2017 and 2024. Nortura supplies retail chains, hotels, restaurants, canteens and the public sector including the armed forces. The cooperative emphasizes traceability to named Norwegian farms, antibiotic stewardship in animal production and food safety certifications.

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