Hailia Nordic Oy

Hailia Nordic Oy, based in Finland, specializes in transforming underutilized fish sidestreams into innovative seafood products, including their flagship Pulled Rainbow Trout, addressing food waste while offering convenient meal solutions. Founded in 2021, Hailia Nordic Oy is a food technology company focused on seafood innovation. The company has engaged in one known funding round, raising EUR 1. 75 million on June 12, 2025, from investors Holdix and Ikorni Invest.

Hailia operates from its headquarters in Karkkila, Finland. Hailia specializes in innovative seafood products that utilize underutilized fish sidestreams, transforming them into high-quality, mainstream food items. Their flagship product, Pulled Rainbow Trout, is crafted from nutritious portions typically discarded during the filleting process. This product not only addresses the issue of food waste but also offers consumers a convenient option for preparing healthy meals, suitable for various culinary applications such as pasta, sauces, and fillings.

The production technology is patent-pending, allowing for industrial-scale manufacturing at their facility in Karkkila, Finland. Hailia's products are primarily available across Finland, having established partnerships with prominent entities such as Kalavapriikki and S Group, which contribute to both distribution and branding under a trusted private label. Hailia's revenue model is predominantly driven by partnerships with retailers and food producers, facilitating the sale of their products through established distribution channels. The company collaborates with partners like Kalavapriikki, who supplies high-quality raw materials, and S Group, one of Finland's largest retail chains, to market their products.

This B2B relationship allows Hailia to focus on the production and innovation of their seafood offerings while leveraging the existing customer base of their partners. Transactions typically involve orders placed by retailers for products such as Pulled Rainbow Trout, which are then marketed to consumers seeking convenient and nutritious meal options. As a food tech company, Hailia aims to maximize resource efficiency in the seafood sector, which adds to the strategic appeal of their business operations within the growing blue food market. In June 2025, Hailia Nordic Oy raised EUR 1.

75 million in funding to scale international licensing, enhance its seafood processing technology, and expand production of ready-to-eat products from fish side streams. The company is focused on designing and launching new products that cater to market demands, as well as planning to expand into additional European markets by 2026. This funding will support these initiatives, allowing Hailia to further develop its innovative seafood offerings and reach a broader consumer base.