Nidar Moves Iconic Candy Production Out of Norway

Confectionery giant Orkla is moving the production of several classic Norwegian sweets, including Smørbukk and Laban Seigmenn, out of Norway to factories in Sweden and Denmark. According to Nettavisen, the restructuring involves transferring well-known brands from the Nidar facility in Trondheim to international production lines.

## Production Shifts to Sweden and Denmark

The manufacturing changes affect major mainstays of the Norwegian candy market. Smørbukk, Laban, and pastilles like Extra will now be produced outside of Norway, shifting operations to Orkla facilities in Sweden and Denmark. According to Nettavisen, the move is part of a broader consolidation strategy by the Nordic branded consumer goods company.

## Facility Impacts in Trondheim

The relocation of these classic product lines impacts operations at the Nidar factory in Trondheim, where the sweets have traditionally been manufactured. According to Nettavisen, the transfer of production lines to neighboring countries forms part of Orkla’s operational adjustments for its confectionery division, altering the long-standing domestic footprint of these Norwegian pantry staples.