Arctic Food Lab is the Oulu2026 region’s own brand, highlighting the uniqueness of ingredients grown under the northern skies of Finland and the food traditions shaped by Arctic conditions. The Arctic Food Lab label is awarded to companies whose food products combine local ingredients, sustainable traditions, and bold creativity. On this page, you can find food producers and operators from the Raahe region who have been granted the Arctic Food Lab label.
Trade House of Lang
Trade House of Lang is an 19th‑century café-restaurant, shop, and boutique hotel that tells the story of the Lang merchant estate, located by Pekkatori Square in Old Town Raahe.
Trade House of Lang’s event concept Brahe Afternoon Tea has been granted the Arctic Food Lab label. The event combines local flavours from Raahe with the traditional English afternoon tea experience. Afternoon tea is especially well suited to be enjoyed at the Trade House of Lang, as in the 19th century the ladies of the house gathered for afternoon tea in the winter garden room of Lang’s main building.
In the shop of the Trade House of Lang, you will find the Huushollerska products, which have also been awarded the Arctic Food Lab label. The Huushollerska range highlights the authentic flavours of the Raahe region, as the products are made from local ingredients. Each item is crafted with love and precision in the kitchen of the Trade House of Lang. The Huushollerska selection includes long‑standing favourites at the Trade House of Lang—such as Huushollerska’s salad dressing and rhubarb jam—as well as new innovations like sea buckthorn fudge and tar mustard. These new products bring a fresh twist to traditional Finnish flavours while offering something new and exciting.
Törmälä Farm
Törmälä Farm offers year‑round accommodation and dining services on the banks of the Siikajoki River. The Arctic Food Lab‑awarded Pyjama Brunch invites you to Törmälä Farm as if you were at home—so put on your pyjamas, bathrobe, sweats or whatever outfit feels best on a slow morning! The brunch table features products made locally and in the surrounding region. The Pyjama Brunch can also be booked for groups!
Kurikka Sheep Farm
Kurikka Sheep Farm, located in Siikajoki, sells lamb meat and lamb products such as hides, raw wool for items like bedding, and handmade crafts including machine‑felted slippers. Their selection of lamb meat products is extensive, offering items such as grill sausages, salami, lamb kebab, raw cuts, and sautéed lamb. The lamb products from Kurikka Sheep Farm are high‑quality, locally produced, and made from pure lamb—nothing else.
Järvelänjärvi Grill-Café
Järvelänjärvi Grill-Café is an atmospheric rest stop along Highway 8, about six kilometres south of Raahe. The café operates in a log building on the shore of Lake Järvelänjärvi, offering visitors a beautiful lakeside view and a relaxed place to pause—whether you’re traveling by car or by bike.
Järvelänjärvi Grill-Café is especially known for its Salme’s burgers, which have been awarded the Arctic Food Lab label. In addition to Salme’s burgers, the menu offers a wide selection of grilled dishes and café products. All ingredients are produced in Finland, and Järvelänjärvi Grill-Café also prioritises locally sourced food.
Pulla-Pirtti
Pulla-Pirtti is one of the oldest bakery–confectioneries in Northern Finland, known for its heartfelt baking and strong craftsmanship. At Pulla-Pirtti’s bakery in Raahe, the ovens are hot six days a week. The selection includes all traditional bakery products—from flatbreads to doughnuts—as well as the famous seasonal classics: Runeberg pastries and Shrove buns. Pulla-Pirtti’s breads and sweet buns are known throughout Finland, and in addition to the shop located next to the bakery, they can be found on the shelves of grocery stores.
Long Table Dinner Raahe
Long Table Dinner is part of the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture programme and the main event of Arctic Food Lab. The Long Table Dinner Raahe will be held during the cultural celebration year 2026 on Friday, 14 August, from 5 pm to 9 pm. The event invites people to gather around a shared table to enjoy offerings from local food producers or their own picnic baskets, along with a warm sense of community and accompanying programme.
