Hälsans Kök plant-based foods

Hälsans Kök is a pioneer in the plant-based food industry, originally founded in Sweden in 1969. The brand focuses on vegetarian and vegan products designed to offer healthy and sustainable alternatives to meat, ranging from soy-based burgers to vegetable schnitzels. Its mission has historically been centered on providing nutritious meals that respect both animal welfare and environmental resources.

Over the years, the brand's ownership transitioned as the demand for plant-based foods grew globally. It was acquired by the Israeli food company Tivall, which was later fully absorbed by the Nestlé Group. Today, Hälsans Kök is the Scandinavian and European branding for Nestlé's 'Garden Gourmet' line.

While the brand maintains deep roots in the Swedish market, its manufacturing is primarily concentrated in specialized facilities in the Czech Republic to serve the broader European market. As part of Nestlé’s global portfolio, the brand benefits from extensive research and development in meat-imitation technology while operating under the umbrella of one of the world's largest food and beverage conglomerates headquartered in Switzerland.