Welcome to our Knowledge Hub

Explore insights, reports, and real-life cases that shed light on how industrial symbiosis can drive the transition toward a sustainable and resilient food system in northern Sweden.

Four sections to explore:

Reports and insights

Here you'll find a collection of reports and analyses that Arctic Food Arena has developed or commissioned. Together, they highlight opportunities, challenges, and new directions for circular and resilient food production in the North.

Take a look, download what interests you, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or thoughts!

Report: Value Creation in Circular Food Production

At Arctic Food Arena's first co-creation workshop in Gällivare (2024) our network came together to explore the potential of diversified food production including the residuals from green industries.

One outcome of the workshop is the report by Macklean, focused on 4 key sectors with strong potential for circular value chains in the north of Sweden.

Summary of report: Circular Food Production by 180 Degrees Consulting Milan

The report, prepared by 180 Degrees Consulting for Arctic Food Arena, explores innovative circular economy models in food production.

It presents six case studies of companies that successfully integrate sustainability, waste reduction, and resource efficiency into their business models.

Summary of value chain analysis by Atacama

Based on the value chain overviews in the Green Cluster Pre-Study in 2023, Atacama established a baseline value chain for greenhouse horticulture to study the crop-specific applications of greenhouse horticulture residuals.

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Investment Models for Industrial Symbiosis

A Macklean report outlining investment models for industrial symbiosis, including financing, partnerships and policy frameworks that support circular value creation.

It highlights how industrial collaboration in Northern Sweden can attract sustainable investment and enable long-term, cross-sector innovation.

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Real-life cases

Explore our growing collection of real-life cases showcasing industrial symbiosis and circular food production in action. Updated regularly with new examples from both physical and digital study visits.

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Händelö Eco-Industrial Park
– From Collaboration to Circular Synergy

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From Fish to Biochar – How Pond Reinvents Aquaculture

Sotenäs Symbioscentrum - From local partnerships to a circular blue economy

Study visit: Iceland – Blue Economy & Greenhouse Innovation

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Learnings from DC Farming in Northern Sweden

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Workshop results

Results from Co-creation workshop 2024, Gällivare

Together with our fantastic co-creators at the workshop held in Gällivare, March 2024, we explored five critical focus areas that are shaping the future of food production in the North of Sweden.

Summary of workshop for investors in 2024, Luleå

In November 2024, together with Invest in Norrbotten, we co-hosted a workshop for progressive nvestors explore opportunities for sustainable food production in the Arctic.

Key Takeaways from workshop 2025, Boden

On March 19, 2025, around 80 passionate participants gathered in Boden for the "Symbiosis - From Waste to Resource" workshop, where we explored the exciting potential of turning waste streams into valuable resources in Norrbotten.

Our foundations

Dig deeper into our foundations. Here we have compiled information around three different knowledge areas relevant for the project Arctic Food Arena. The content is providing an introduction to some of the most important insights that guide our work and our aims.

Knowledge material has been developed by Coest AB, September 2023.

Sustainable business

In just a few decades, the metabolism of the global economy will be fundamentally changed, as fossil fuels are replaced by renewable energy.

And the whole paradigm of take – make – waste, will need to be replaced by circular models.

This is at the same time an immense challenge, and an unprecedented business opportunity.

The prospects of new industrial clusters in Gällivare and other places in Norrbotten are rooted in the possibilities of industrial symbiosis.

It´s all about making the most out of the resources that become available by the diversity of new operations developing.

Since food production is the initial focus in building a new cluster of industries working in symbiosis, knowledge and insights around the sector at large are pivotal.

The ability to grow and produce healthy and tasty food with locally sourced inputs, will be increasingly decisive for local and national welfare.

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Curious to learn more?

If you’d like to explore any of the reports or summaries in more detail, feel free to get in touch. We’re happy to share the full materials or answer any questions you might have.

Welcome to our Knowledge Hub

Reports and insights

Report: Value Creation in Circular Food Production

Summary of report: Circular Food Production by 180 Degrees Consulting Milan

The report, prepared by 180 Degrees Consulting for Arctic Food Arena, explores innovative circular economy models in food production.

It presents six case studies of companies that successfully integrate sustainability, waste reduction, and resource efficiency into their business models.

Summary of value chain analysis by Atacama

Based on the value chain overviews in the Green Cluster Pre-Study in 2023, Atacama established a baseline value chain for greenhouse horticulture to study the crop-specific applications of greenhouse horticulture residuals.

Investment Models for Industrial Symbiosis

Real-life cases

Händelö Eco-Industrial Park
– From Collaboration to Circular Synergy

From Fish to Biochar – How Pond Reinvents Aquaculture

Sotenäs Symbioscentrum - From local partnerships to a circular blue economy

Study visit: Iceland – Blue Economy & Greenhouse Innovation

Learnings from DC Farming in Northern Sweden

Workshop results

Results from Co-creation workshop 2024, Gällivare

Together with our fantastic co-creators at the workshop held in Gällivare, March 2024, we explored five critical focus areas that are shaping the future of food production in the North of Sweden.

Summary of workshop for investors in 2024, Luleå

In November 2024, together with Invest in Norrbotten, we co-hosted a workshop for progressive nvestors explore opportunities for sustainable food production in the Arctic.

Key Takeaways from workshop 2025, Boden

On March 19, 2025, around 80 passionate participants gathered in Boden for the "Symbiosis - From Waste to Resource" workshop, where we explored the exciting potential of turning waste streams into valuable resources in Norrbotten.

Our foundations

Sustainable business

Industrial symbiosis

The prospects of new industrial clusters in Gällivare and other places in Norrbotten are rooted in the possibilities of industrial symbiosis.

It´s all about making the most out of the resources that become available by the diversity of new operations developing.

The food system

Curious to learn more?

Connect with us on LinkedIn

Partners in Sustainable Innovation

Welcome to our Knowledge Hub

Reports and insights

Report: Value Creation in Circular Food Production

Summary of report: Circular Food Production by 180 Degrees Consulting Milan

The report, prepared by 180 Degrees Consulting for Arctic Food Arena, explores innovative circular economy models in food production. It presents six case studies of companies that successfully integrate sustainability, waste reduction, and resource efficiency into their business models.

Summary of value chain analysis by Atacama

Based on the value chain overviews in the Green Cluster Pre-Study in 2023, Atacama established a baseline value chain for greenhouse horticulture to study the crop-specific applications of greenhouse horticulture residuals.

Investment Models for Industrial Symbiosis

Real-life cases

Händelö Eco-Industrial Park – From Collaboration to Circular Synergy

From Fish to Biochar – How Pond Reinvents Aquaculture

Sotenäs Symbioscentrum - From local partnerships to a circular blue economy

Study visit: Iceland – Blue Economy & Greenhouse Innovation

Learnings from DC Farming in Northern Sweden

Workshop results

Results from Co-creation workshop 2024, Gällivare

Together with our fantastic co-creators at the workshop held in Gällivare, March 2024, we explored five critical focus areas that are shaping the future of food production in the North of Sweden.

Summary of workshop for investors in 2024, Luleå

In November 2024, together with Invest in Norrbotten, we co-hosted a workshop for progressive nvestors explore opportunities for sustainable food production in the Arctic.

Key Takeaways from workshop 2025, Boden

On March 19, 2025, around 80 passionate participants gathered in Boden for the "Symbiosis - From Waste to Resource" workshop, where we explored the exciting potential of turning waste streams into valuable resources in Norrbotten. ​

Our foundations

Sustainable business

Industrial symbiosis

The prospects of new industrial clusters in Gällivare and other places in Norrbotten are rooted in the possibilities of industrial symbiosis. It´s all about making the most out of the resources that become available by the diversity of new operations developing.

The food system

Curious to learn more?

Connect with us on LinkedIn

Partners in Sustainable Innovation

The report, prepared by 180 Degrees Consulting for Arctic Food Arena, explores innovative circular economy models in food production.

It presents six case studies of companies that successfully integrate sustainability, waste reduction, and resource efficiency into their business models.

Händelö Eco-Industrial Park
– From Collaboration to Circular Synergy

On March 19, 2025, around 80 passionate participants gathered in Boden for the "Symbiosis - From Waste to Resource" workshop, where we explored the exciting potential of turning waste streams into valuable resources in Norrbotten.

The prospects of new industrial clusters in Gällivare and other places in Norrbotten are rooted in the possibilities of industrial symbiosis.

It´s all about making the most out of the resources that become available by the diversity of new operations developing.