This elephant played a vital role in Herkkumaa’s history. Our company got off to a rocky start, partly due to the devaluation of the Finnish markka, fierce competition, and a burst pipe in the production plant. Strong sales of Fantti juice helped Herkkumaa to get back on its feet and establish its place in the Finnish food industry. Thirty-six years on, Herkkumaa is going from strength to strength. This is thanks in large part to Fantti juice.
Unfortunately, high taxes on soft drinks and a drop in sales led Fantti into retirement, but its role in our company’s development is undeniable.
Thank you, Fantti!
Herkkumaa Group Oy has appointed Ilpo Mäkelä as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will assume the position on 17 August 2026.
Herkkumaa’s subsidiary Björnekulla Food AB is pleased to announce the appointment of David Bolin as the new Managing Director, effective 16.3.2026.
Herkkumaa will participate in Gastro Helsinki 2026, which will be held at the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre on March 11–12, 2026.