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Heart Symbol products were chosen more frequently in 2025 – K Group expands its selection of Heart Symbol products

Sales of Heart Symbol products in K-food stores grew by around 5 per cent in 2025. The K Group’s own-brand ranges – Pirkka, Pirkka Parhaat and K-Menu – will soon offer 250 Heart Symbol products across different product groups. The Heart Symbol is one of the ways retailers can help customers make choices that support their wellbeing.

27.03.2026 12:58

Europe’s 50 most sustainable companies listed, Kesko again ranks highest among ‘Grocery Stores’

Kesko ranks as the most sustainable company in the European ‘Grocery Stores’ peer group in the new ‘Europe 50 Most Sustainable Corporations’ listing. Kesko ranks the highest of Finnish companies on the list, which also include Kone and Nokia.

25.03.2026 12:18

Pirkka Parhaat small producer project is seeking new Finnish products again

The Pirkka Parhaat small producer development project, now being organised for the second time, once again opens the door for Finnish small producers to K-stores and into consumers’ hearts. Applications for the new programme are now being accepted.

23.03.2026 07:54

Jan-Erik Fredriksson appointed Kesko’s CIO

03.03.2026 10:05

Kesko’s 2025 Annual Report has been published

27.02.2026 09:00

Financial statements release 2025: Kesko’s result improved, net sales grew in all divisions

05.02.2026 08:00

Kesko’s new science-based emission targets approved

The international Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated Kesko’s new near term and long term science-based emission reduction targets, extending to 2034 and 2050, respectively. Kesko is set to reduce emissions from its own operations through, for example, increased use of electric transportation and improved energy efficiency. Emissions from products sold will be reduced in close cooperation with suppliers.

27.01.2026 11:33

Kesko ranks sector-best globally in sustainability on the ‘Global 100’ list

The Canadian Corporate Knights has published its ’Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World’ listing for 2026. Kesko is the highest ranking company globally in the Consumer Staples sector for the third consecutive year. Other Finnish companies on the 2026 list were Kone, Neste and Nokia.

21.01.2026 08:59

Kesko’s own brand clothes and textiles undergo rigorous screening before reaching store shelves

Kesko requires high quality and product safety from its own brand clothes and textiles. Kesko’s chemical guideline sets requirements for chemical use that are in some cases stricter than the EU legislation. Compliance with product quality and safety requirements is monitored through laboratory tests both in Finland and abroad.

05.01.2026 09:23

Reusable takeaway containers introduced in grocery stores – trial underway at K-Supermarket Ratina

Customers at K-Supermarket Ratina in Tampere can now pack their salad bar and service counter portions in a reusable takeaway container. K-food stores will be trialling new solutions to replace single-use packaging during the autumn and in early 2026. K Group’s goal is to reduce packaging waste and promote the circular economy.

24.11.2025 09:14