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April 2026

Food waste reduced by one million kilograms – K-food stores’ order volumes managed through forecasting

The product selection available on the shelves of K-food stores at any given time is no coincidence. Accurate demand-based forecasting is used to plan the selection and orders – this is the K-food stores’ most important tool for minimising food waste. During 2025, K Group succeeded in reducing food waste by approximately one million kilograms.

Sustainability, Media

23.04.2026 12:03

Reusable containers for takeaway food – unique trial under way in the Helsinki region

During the spring, Kesko, S Group and nine other companies are jointly testing reusable takeaway containers with a deposit and related return system. During the pilot, customers at four stores can choose a reusable container for takeaway food instead of a single-use one. The Kiertis pilot is linked to the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), and one of the aims of this is to promote the reuse of packaging.

Media

07.04.2026 15:45

March 2026

Heart Symbol products were chosen more frequently in 2025 – K Group expands its selection of Heart Symbol products

Sales of Heart Symbol products in K-food stores grew by around 5 per cent in 2025. The K Group’s own-brand ranges – Pirkka, Pirkka Parhaat and K-Menu – will soon offer 250 Heart Symbol products across different product groups. The Heart Symbol is one of the ways retailers can help customers make choices that support their wellbeing.

Sustainability, Media

27.03.2026 12:58

Europe’s 50 most sustainable companies listed, Kesko again ranks highest among ‘Grocery Stores’

Kesko ranks as the most sustainable company in the European ‘Grocery Stores’ peer group in the new ‘Europe 50 Most Sustainable Corporations’ listing. Kesko ranks the highest of Finnish companies on the list, which also include Kone and Nokia.

Sustainability, Media

25.03.2026 12:18

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