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Jämtland artisan food at the top of the Swedish Championship in Artisan Food
12 October 2026
Jämtland continues to distinguish itself as one of Sweden's premier food regions! When this year's Swedish Championship in Artisan Food was decided in Kristianstad on October 8–9, the county's producers brought home a total of 15 medals: five gold, nine silver, and one bronze. Several products were also named "Best in Class," an award given to the highest-rated product in its category.

Folk Festival with Local Food, New Discoveries and Encounters Behind the Cuisine
24 September 2026
Between September 5–6, Harvest Festival Jämtland Härjedalen offered a weekend filled with flavors, encounters and discoveries. Throughout the region, farms, restaurants, breweries and other local businesses opened their doors and welcomed visitors who wanted to get closer to the food, the people and the places behind the products.

Japanese delicacy gets its own premiere in Klövsjö
2 September 2026
In Japan, matsutake has been a prized autumn mushroom for centuries. In Klövsjö, the same mushroom has grown more quietly, hidden in the pine heaths and unknown to many. On September 5, the first Matsutake Premiere will be held in Klövsjö.

Jämtland flavors took center stage in Switzerland during the Ice Hockey World Championship
24 August 2026
When the Ice Hockey World Championship was held in Fribourg, Switzerland, Daniel Lumb from restaurant Slaktarn in Östersund had the opportunity to represent Jämtland's culinary culture and cook alongside local partners.

From Ås to Asia – Petra and Ulrika brought Jämtland’s flavors to the world
15 May 2026
Torsta Farm Restaurant in Ås has put Jämtland Härjedalen on the international gastronomy map. When Petra and Ulrika represented the region in Macao, the trip was both intense and educational – and the food was a success.

Lena participated in a food festival in Dénia, Spain – gained a broader network
4 May 2026
Lena Flaten runs Flammans skafferi in Storlien. She has always been curious about food from other cultures. When she was given the opportunity to attend UNESCO's DNA festival in Dénia, Spain, she did not hesitate.

Manne wants to create a Jämtland Gastronomy Visitor Center
7 April 2026
Manne Mosten runs Norra Station in Östersund and also organizes various food and cultural experiences together with local food artisans and restaurateurs. He sees the designation as a great asset for Östersund and Jämtland and has himself participated in several trips organized by the network, including to China and Scotland.

Gastronomy education at MIUN thanks to collaboration with Italy’s Parma
29 March 2026
Wilhelm Skoglund is a lecturer at Mid Sweden University and teaches, among other things, social entrepreneurship. He is also one of the dedicated enthusiasts who were involved from the very beginning, when Östersund and Region Jämtland Härjedalen applied to become a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.





