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Calculating how much dairy, meat and veggies people in Finland consume

Stats compiled by the Natural Resources Institute Finland give us an estimate of the quantities Finnish people eat of different foods.

Life & society Cuisine

Only local sources: A Finnish chef creates acclaimed cuisine in a small town

When chef Remi Trémouille returned to his roots in Eastern Finland he discovered the importance of a strong local community. All ingredients in his kitchen come from nearby producers, which means the menu sometimes surprises even the chef himself.

Life & society Nature

5 reasons to love Finnish porcini mushrooms

The word porcini means “piglets” in Italian. In English they go by “penny bun” and “king bolete.” These are only a few of the many names people use to refer to this beloved wild mushroom. Here’s why you should love them too.

133 kilograms

Quantity of dairy products consumed annually per person

Source: Natural Resources Institute Finland

Life & society Nature

Discover the wild herbs growing across Finland

Finland’s forests are full of flavour. Meet the wild herbs hiding in plain sight.

Business & innovation Sustainability

Savouring sustainable eating in Finland

We visit two innovative Finnish businesses – a discount retailer and a Michelin Green Star restaurant – to see how food culture is shifting from consumption to conservation.

12 kg (26.5 lb)

Annual coffee consumption per person

Source: International Coffee Association

Life & society Cuisine

5 reasons to love potatoes like a Finn

In Finland, spuds and taters have no haters. There are countless reasons to love the humble potato – here are five.

Arts & culture Cuisine

Food first: Finnish festival cuisine emphasises sustainability and artisanal touches

The recipe for the perfect bite? Sustainable, local ingredients turned into world-class artisanal dishes, served with a smile in a laid-back festival setting.

Life & society Cuisine

Après-steam cuisine: 7 Finnish waterfront sauna restaurants serving delicious meals

Famous for its sauna culture, Finland continues to innovate in the sauna space. Sleek new sauna restaurants have cropped up around the country in recent years. A few have already become classics and local landmarks.

50 million kg (110 million lb)

Amount of wild berries gathered annually

Life & society Cuisine

We love Finnish rye bread: A baking story that stretches across borders and generations

A Finnish American reporter talks food and family history as he remembers his grandmother, and uncovers a long-lost rye bread starter dough in the process. The article includes a Finnish sourdough rye bread recipe, so do try this at home.