ARCTIC APPETITES

WHAT WE DO FOR REGIONS FOR PRODUCERS MARKET PRESENCE ABOUT REQUEST A CONVERSATION TRADE PORTAL ↗

NORWAY ↔ INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

Norwegian gastronomy. International markets. Real connections.

Arctic Appetites connects Norwegian producers, regions and destinations with HoReCa, travel trade, MICE, distribution, media and professional networks across Europe.

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International gastronomy professional evaluating Norwegian cider in market

THE GAP

World-class.
Still underexposed.

Norway has exceptional produce, distinctive regions and a strong international reputation. But quality alone does not create demand.

International demand requires presence in the market.

WHAT WE DO

We build demand where the customers are.

Arctic Appetites works inside international markets and connects Norwegian gastronomy with the people who influence what gets eaten, bought, visited and talked about.

PRESENCE → DEMAND → NORWAY → BUSINESS

THE ARCTIC APPETITES MODEL

Market. Relationships. Experience. Commercial development.

Arctic Appetites builds professional relationships inside international markets, connects them with products, places and qualified visits to Norway, and follows the relationship toward market learning and commercial opportunity.

Market presence

Build qualified relationships inside relevant international markets.

Demand creation

Create interest through gastronomy, context and targeted activation.

Norway activation

Bring the right professionals closer to producers, place and source.

Commercial follow-through

Develop relationships toward repeat activity, partnerships, trade and market learning.

FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS

Access Norwegian gastronomy through one coordinated market partner.

For HoReCa, travel trade, MICE, distributors, media and professional networks seeking producers, places, experiences or market collaboration.

EXPLORE INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS

01 Qualified international visitors

02 Year-round activity

03 Stronger regional positioning

04 International relationships

05 Producer opportunities

06 Commercial development

Apal Sideri Elysian presented in an international hospitality setting

FOR NORWEGIAN PARTNERS

Build international relevance without committing to export first.

For producers, regions, destinations, food networks and tourism organisations seeking international positioning, stronger brand attention, market learning, sales exploration or a combination.

Market presence Professional relationships Market feedback Commercial infrastructure

EXPLORE NORWEGIAN PARTNERS

NORWEGIAN GASTRONOMY

Raw materials, seasons, producers and place.

Norwegian gastronomy is shaped by coastal waters, agriculture, climate, preservation traditions and people working close to the source. Arctic Appetites connects this origin with professional markets and qualified experiences in Norway.

SEAFOOD · CIDER · CHEESE · MEAT · PRODUCE · CRAFT BEVERAGES · REGIONAL FOOD

Apal Sideri Solvsider in an international market setting

MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Built on both sides of the market.

The Norwegian and European companies are designed to work as one connected commercial structure — from origin and regional development to market operations and trade.

NORWAY

Arctic Appetites AS

Norwegian relationships
Regional and producer development
Project development
Norway-side activation

EUROPEAN MARKET

Arctic Appetites SL

International market operations
Commercial development
European trade
Import and distribution where relevant

Professional gastronomy activity inside the international market

CASES & DOCUMENTED MARKET PRESENCE

Real activity. Clear status. Useful learning.

Arctic Appetites documents activity by status and role. These cases show what has been done, what is being tested and what it demonstrates — without invented results or implied endorsements.

CASE 01 · ACTIVE / DELIVERED

Challenge · Create professional relevance for Norwegian gastronomy in Spain.
Activity · Barcelona HoReCa introductions, tastings and product presentations.
Market · Spain.
Arctic Appetites role · Local market development, presentation and follow-up.
Result / learning · Documented professional dialogue and market feedback; no sales outcome is claimed.
Demonstrates · Sustained presence turns origin into professional contact.

CASE 02 · PROJECT / PILOT

Challenge · Test a selected Norwegian product category in hospitality.
Activity · Market introduction of selected Norwegian cider and cross-border hospitality testing.
Market · Spain and selected European contexts.
Arctic Appetites role · Product positioning, activation, trade infrastructure and follow-up.
Result / learning · Cider provides documented proof of market work, but does not define the platform.
Demonstrates · Test before scale.

CAPABILITY · IN DEVELOPMENT

Challenge · Link regional gastronomy, visits and market development in one model.
Activity · Platform development with defined partners and roles.
Market · Norway ↔ international markets.
Arctic Appetites role · Connect producers, places, professional relationships and commercial follow-through.
Result / learning · In development; no outcome is claimed.
Demonstrates · Market development and inbound activity can reinforce each other.

FOUNDER

Jon Magnus Solgaard

Founder & Market Developer

One point of responsibility.
A specialist network built around the assignment.

Jon Magnus connects Norwegian regions and producers with relevant international market relationships. Projects are developed with selected advisors, market specialists, creative partners and project collaborators according to the work required.

MARKET · GASTRONOMY · COMMUNICATION · CONTENT · PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

LET'S TALK

Explore a collaboration with Arctic Appetites.

Tell us what you want to explore — in Norway, in international markets, or across both sides of the platform.