FISK IDAG acquired by JOHAN I HALLEN & BERGFALK

Johan i Hallen & Bergfalk (JHB) is a Nordic fresh protein distribution and processing platform serving the HoReCa sector, further strengthening its Food Service Distribution (FSD) capabilities through the acquisition of Fisk Idag, a Gothenburg-based seafood specialist. Since its integration into METRO AG in May 2023, JHB has operated as a regional consolidation infrastructure across Sweden and Finland, combining specialised distribution, integrated processing capabilities and a logistics footprint covering key Nordic metropolitan areas. The acquisition of Fisk Idag reflects a targeted deepening of high-expertise categories, particularly fish and seafood, while reinforcing operational density in Western Sweden. The transaction enhances access to local fisheries sourcing networks, increases product assortment depth and adds incremental processing capacity within the group’s integrated value chain. Beyond geographic and category expansion, the deal supports a broader strategy of upgrading service levels to HoReCa customers through more specialised distribution solutions and improved proximity in key regional markets. It contributes to the development of a fully integrated Northern European foodservice platform, designed to address market fragmentation through a combination of local expertise, industrial integration and scale efficiencies.