Martin & Servera Group Acquires Björk & Magnusson

4/29/2025

Martin & Servera continues to strengthen its position in fresh food through the acquisition of Björk & Magnusson, one of Sweden’s oldest fresh food wholesalers, founded as early as 1878. Through the acquisition, Björk & Magnusson will become a subsidiary within Sorundahallarna, which today includes Kötthallen, Grönsakshallen, and Fiskhallen.

Martin & Servera Group is Sweden’s leading fresh food wholesaler for restaurants and large-scale kitchens. With the acquisition of Björk & Magnusson, the group strengthens its local presence in Skåne, with production facilities and a fresh goods warehouse in Helsingborg.

“We are very pleased to welcome Björk & Magnusson into the Martin & Servera Group. It is a company with incredibly high service levels and extensive experience, complementing Sorundahallarna and the entire Martin & Servera Group with a strong offering in fish and meat. With Björk & Magnusson, we also strengthen our presence in Skåne and southern Sweden – a strategically important region for our continued development,” says Liv Forhaug, CEO of Martin & Servera Group.

“Our daily driving force is to be a reliable supplier with high service levels and satisfied customers. Becoming part of the Sorunda family means we can continue focusing on that mission within an organization that shares our high ambitions, giving us the security and strength to keep developing,” says Anders Magnusson Sergel, CEO of Björk & Magnusson.

The acquisition will be finalized no later than May 7, 2025.

Facts – Björk & Magnusson

  • Number of employees: 24
  • Revenue: SEK 173 million (April 2023 – April 2024)
  • Operations: Warehouse, production, and office in Helsingborg. Distribution in Västra Götaland and Skåne, primarily in and around Malmö.
  • Founded: 1878

Facts – Martin & Servera Group

  • Number of employees: approx. 3,300
  • Revenue: SEK 19.9 billion (2024)
  • Operations: Martin & Servera Group provides products, services, and expertise to restaurants and large-scale kitchens across Sweden. The group includes Martin & Servera Restauranghandel, Martin & Servera Logistik, Galatea, Grönsakshallen Sorunda, Fiskhallen Sorunda, Kötthallen Sorunda, and Martin & Servera Restaurangbutiker. The group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Axel Johnson.
  • Founded: 2012, through the merger of Martin Olsson and Servera R&S