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Established in 1934 , Helsinki Mills remains a family owned and operated business , with the current CEO , Niklas Kumlin , representing the fourth generation . “ I am proud to lead this company and play a part in a chain of generational management ,” Niklas opens . “ Food touches each and every one of our lives ; it is tangible and always needed . Also , as they are plant-based , grain products have a completely new appeal in the market today as they align with current trends and recommendations to consume more plant-based foods .”
Big-hearted business
The mill ’ s history can be traced back to the Estonian Puhk family , who , after successfully establishing a milling business in Estonia , moved to Helsinki to broaden operations . The business , then known as Helsinki Mill and Trading Ltd , was managed by one of five Puhk brothers , Eduard Puhk , until his death in 1943 . The company ’ s name was shortened to its current form in 1952 and although it remains under the Puhk family ’ s ownership , it has been led by external managers until
Left to right : Filip Kumlin , Maret Puhk ,
Niklas Kumlin
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