Bama Husk Roasted and Salted Pistachios

Bama Husk (stylized as Husk!) is a brand of roasted and salted pistachios distributed by BAMA Gruppen AS, Norway's largest distributor of fresh produce. The product belongs to a category of health-conscious snacks under the Bama portfolio, often found in retail chains across Norway like Meny, Spar, and Joker.

While the branding and distribution are centered in Norway, the pistachios themselves are grown in major producing regions such as the United States (primarily California), Iran, or Turkey, as Norway does not have a climate suitable for commercial pistachio cultivation. The raw nuts are typically imported and then processed (roasted and salted) either in Norway or at specialized facilities in Europe before being packaged for the Norwegian market.

BAMA Gruppen AS, founded in 1886 as a timber business, has evolved into a dominant force in the Nordic food industry. As of 2026, the company remains under the ownership of three major Norwegian entities: NorgesGruppen (46%), the Nergaard family through Banan II AS (34%), and the Reitan family via Rema Industrier AS (20%). This unique ownership structure ensures the brand's stability and its widespread availability across competing retail networks.