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What makes The Kalevala important to Finnish foragers?
To celebrate this special day of Finnish folklore, Kalevala Day, we want to share some of Lönnrot’s insight on Finnish herbs and veggies that we will soon be teaching also in our workshops of the spring and summer 2019!
The New Nordic Food Brand METTÄ Aims to International Markets
Helsinki Wildfoods Oy upgrades all its current food products under the new METTÄ brand, which has been designed for international markets.
Don't Buy It: Black Friday Destroys Our Environment
Our consumption is resulting in massive losses: degraded and collapsing habitats and species. We recommend you NOT to shop on Black Friday.
8 Finnish Midsummer Magic Spells
Magic and spells have played a significant role in the Finnish midsummer traditions. In the old days, these spells were used in hopes of love and affection or to forecast a good harvest.
Eat the Seasons with the Healthy Nordic Diet
Nordic diet has been raising interest as a regional alternative for the Mediterranean diet as it highlights the use of healthy and seasonal foods.
Birch Water Season Starts Soon
Birch sap is a natural Finnish vitamin water, the perfect nordic alternative for detoxifying coconut water.
Finnish Wild Herbs and Berries Depend on Winter
In Finland, the effects of the climate change are double.
Our Hobby Became Our Business
2017– the year when we took our first steps towards becoming a recognized international natural food brand.
Have A Green Christmas!
With a little effort and imagination, we can reduce the environmental impact of the holiday season.
Fight the Plastic Invasion with Handmade Herbal Soaps
Making handmade soap and shampoo is one way to reduce plastic.
Transparently from the Field to Your Table
One step we see as crucial towards equal and fair food production is transparency.
How Are You, Finnish Forest?
Forests have played a major role in connecting Finns with nature. More sustainable options for the mass forest industry are needed.
Meatless or Less Meat?
Animal protein production together with food waste causes huge emissions that feed the climate change.
Bring On The Berries
In addition to cultivated berries, there are about 50 species of wild berries growing in Finland, of which 37 are edible.
Chokeberry Crush
In addition to its ready availability also in the urban areas, the chokeberry is a sometimes underestimated, surprising nutrient-bomb.
Mushroom GO!
There are more than 2,000 mushrooms species in Finland of which a couple of hundred are edible.
Healthy Step to Nature
To our luck, some of the invasive species are edible, such as the Japanese Rose – perfect in wild desserts.
Bitter Sweet Plastic
Pick wild vegetables and herbs, mushrooms and berries to live more more self-sufficiently and plastic free.
Have a Heart
Helsinki Wildfoods wants to change the way businesses tend to be focused only in numbers and money rather than overall health.
Finnish Herb Revolution
Wild food hobby flavours and nourishes your home cooking but it also nurtures your body with natural movement and instant relaxation.
Let the Leaves Turn
We are happy to tell you that the famous nettle pesto is finally on its way to your home kitchens and lunch breaks. And it's vegan too.
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