Gjende Turkjeks biscuits

Gjende is one of Norway's most iconic biscuit brands, famously named after the Gjende lake in Jotunheimen and known for the reindeer motif on the biscuits which references Henrik Ibsen's Peer Gynt. Originally created by Sætre, the brand has been a staple in Norwegian households and hiking packs since the mid-20th century.

The product is manufactured in Norway, specifically at the production facilities in Ski. Over the decades, the ownership of the Sætre brand has transitioned through various corporate mergers. Today, Gjende is part of the Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Norge portfolio, which is owned by Orkla ASA, a leading industrial conglomerate headquartered in Oslo, Norway. This ensures that the brand remains under Norwegian ownership and continues its tradition as a local favorite.