Norwegian gastronomy, connected to international markets.
Arctic Appetites develops market relationships for Norwegian producers, regions and destinations — and gives international buyers, hospitality and travel trade one coordinated way into Norway.
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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.
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.
Choose the route that matches your role.
Arctic Appetites connects Norwegian producers, regions and destinations with international demand. Select the route that matches where you enter the platform.
Regions & destinations →
Build a market-ready regional proposition and connect it with relevant international networks.
02 · NORWAYNorwegian producers →
Explore market relevance, positioning and commercial pathways before committing to export.
03 · INTERNATIONALBuyers & HoReCa →
Access curated Norwegian producers, products and market support through one coordinated partner.
04 · INTERNATIONALTravel trade & MICE →
Develop food-led programmes, professional visits and partnerships connected to Norway.
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.
Arctic Appetites AS
Norwegian relationships
Regional and producer development
Project development
Norway-side activation
Arctic Appetites SL
International market operations
Commercial development
European trade
Import and distribution where relevant
Real activity. Clear status. Useful learning.
Delivered work, pilots and capabilities in development are shown separately — so activity is visible without overstating results.
Spain · Barcelona HoReCa introductions, tastings and product presentations.
Role · Local market development, presentation and follow-up.
Outcome · Documented professional dialogue and market feedback; no sales outcome is claimed.
Spain + selected European contexts · Market testing of selected Norwegian cider.
Role · Positioning, activation, trade infrastructure and follow-up.
Purpose · Test before scale.
Norway ↔ international markets · A model connecting regional gastronomy, professional visits and market development.
Status · In development; no outcome is claimed.
Jon Solgaard
Founder & Market Developer
One point of responsibility.
A specialist network built around the assignment.
Jon Solgaard 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
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.
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