The 2024 fresh berry season in Poland faced major challenges from bad weather, labor shortages, and dynamic market conditions. A severe late April frost caused significant crop damage, especially to black current, strawberry, sour cherries, and raspberries, and which in turn reduced harvest volumes.
The Lapland District Court has initiated preliminary proceedings in a human trafficking case. As part of these proceedings, pre-investigation materials, the indictment, and the defence’s initial responses have been made public. Jukka Kristo, the former CEO of Polarica Marjanhankinta Oy, has...
Polarica is pleased to announce the publication of its sustainability report for the fiscal year 2023-2024. This is the second annual report detailing our initiatives and progress since the launch of our sustainability program in 2023. This year, we have made great progress in our strategy,...
Polarica Berry Group has received notice of the charges brought against Jukka Kristo, former CEO of Polarica Marjanhankinta Oy for aggravated bribery and against the company’s current CEO for aiding in crime.
Fairtrade Finland has initiated a pilot project in collaboration with Polarica, Arctic International, Kesko and Valio, involving the entire supply chain of the wild berry industry. The aim of the pilot project is to create local certification criteria for wild berries to solve the challenges...
On 26.2.2024, the Northern Finland Prosecution District announced charges against Jukka Kristo, former CEO of Polarica Marjahankinta Oy, for aggravated human trafficking.
Polarica, a leading supplier of frozen berries and fruits, is taking significant steps to enhance transparency in its operations. This initiative comes as part of Polarica's commitment to sustainability, and it aims to provide stakeholders with a more comprehensive view of the company's efforts to...
Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority has carried out an inspection in Polarica AB and its group companies in Finland and Sweden. Polarica cooperates with the authority in investigating the matter and provides the information needed by the authority. Polarica denies that it acted in any way in...
Polarica, a leading berry and fruit supplier, announces the release of its inaugural Sustainability Report, showcasing the company's dedication to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
Based on our recent reviews berry harvest is anticipated to be unpredictable in the Nordic and Polish regions this season.