Gourmet Food Store Industry in Askøy: Current Status and Outlook

The gourmet food store industry in Askøy is currently in an early phase, with only three registered companies as of 2025. These companies, all founded between 2008 and 2023, report zero sales, zero employees, and no operational income. Despite this, the broader services industry in Askøy shows steady growth, with sales increasing from NOK 833.8M in 2016 to NOK 955.3M in 2025. This suggests potential for new entrants in the gourmet food sector to leverage the municipality's service-oriented economy, though challenges remain in establishing active operations.

Sales and employees in the gourmet food store industry in Askøy:

Data shows that the industry has been static since 2016, with no sales or employees recorded. This indicates that none of the registered companies have been operational in practice. There are no indications of economic activity in the industry in Askøy, even though three companies are registered.

There are three companies registered in the gourmet food store industry in Askøy:

1. Emilie Johansen (Svebrotet 39, Strusshamn) – Organizational form: ENK, founded 2022, 0 employees, no sales.
2. Hetlevik Soppglede (Maristien 6, Strusshamn) – Organizational form: ENK, founded 2023, 0 employees, no sales.
3. Nichapat Pator (Hauglandshella) – Organizational form: ENK, founded 2008, 0 employees, no sales.

All companies have zero income and zero employees, and none of them have reported operating results. This indicates that they have not been operational in practice, even though they are registered in the municipality.

The three companies in the industry are located in the following places in Askøy:

• Strusshamn: Emilie Johansen (Svebrotet 39) and Hetlevik Soppglede (Maristien 6)
• Hauglandshella: Nichapat Pator

Strusshamn therefore has two companies, while Hauglandshella has one. This may indicate that Strusshamn is a more central location for such companies in the municipality. No other companies in the industry are registered in other parts of Askøy.

Bankruptcies and operational activity:

• None of the three companies in the industry have been in bankruptcy (non-bankrupt).
• All companies have zero operating results, zero sales, and zero employees.

This indicates that the industry has not been active in practice in Askøy. There are no indications of operational challenges or bankruptcy, but there is also no activity. This could be a challenge for future entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in the industry.

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

For entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the gourmet food store industry in Askøy, the challenges are clear. There is no activity in the industry, and the registered companies have no sales or employees. This indicates a significant need for innovation and establishment of real operational models.

Nevertheless, there may be opportunities in connection with the broader services industry, which has shown stable growth. Entrepreneurs should consider combining gourmet food with services that can offer more than just the sale of food products, for example cooking courses, a grocery store with accompanying services, or consulting services in the food industry.

Services industry in Askøy has shown stable growth in recent years, with an increase in sales from NOK 833.8M in 2016 to NOK 955.3M in 2025. The number of employees has varied, but has on average been around 400. This shows that services are a stable and important part of the municipality's economy.

Peer companies in the services industry (not in gourmet food store):

These companies show that it is possible to run successful services in Askøy, and entrepreneurs in the gourmet food store industry can potentially benefit from this infrastructure.

The gourmet food store industry in Askøy is in an early phase, with no activity from the registered companies. This is a challenge, but also an opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to establish themselves in the municipality. The broader services industry shows stable growth, and this can give entrepreneurs in the gourmet food store industry a stable foundation to build on.

SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses and locations in Askøy to establish themselves in the industry. It is important to focus on innovation and to combine gourmet food with services to create a unique offering in the municipality.