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Gourmet Food Store in Horten: Current Status and Outlook
An Analysis of the Business Sector, Companies, and Development in 2025
At the Top of the List: Gourmet Food Store in Horten
Horten has a very small, but potentially interesting gourmet food store industry. In 2025, there are only two companies registered in this industry, and both were established within the last two years. No employees or sales data have been reported, which suggests the industry is in an early stage. Nevertheless, there are opportunities linked to Vestfold and Telemark's growth in the service sector, which could provide a basis for future development.
Economic Overview: Calm Waters in a Growing Municipality
Sales and Employees
From 2016 to 2026, gourmet food store companies in Horten have reported 0 sales and 0 employees. This shows that the industry has not been active in the municipality during this period. The table below shows sales and employee data per year:
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
Conclusion
There is no historical activity in this industry in Horten. This may be due to the industry being new, or there being no registered companies in this specific category. Nevertheless, there are potential opportunities in the broader service sector in the municipality.
Companies in the Industry: Two Companies, Two Years
There are 2 companies registered in the gourmet food store industry in Horten:
- Aashildrød Timefortea – Solerødveien 53, Skoppum. Established 2025-06-01. Sole proprietorship (ENK) organisation form. No employees. No sales.
- Products By Nordvik – Viulsrødveien 7, Skoppum. Established 2024-04-02. Sole proprietorship (ENK) organisation form. No employees. No sales.
Organisation Form Statistics
- ENK (sole proprietorship): 2 companies (100%)
- ANS (liability company): 0
- AS (limited company): 0
- SA (foundation): 0
Conclusion
Both companies are ENK organisations, which suggests they are small, start-up companies. There is no data on income or profit, which could be a challenge for future growth.
Industry Geography: Skoppum as the Centre
Both companies in the gourmet food store industry in Horten are registered in Skoppum. The table below shows the distribution:
| Location | Number of Companies | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Skoppum | 2 | Solerødveien 53, Viulsrødveien 7 |
Conclusion
Skoppum is the only location in Horten with activity in this industry. This could be an opportunity for local concentration of resources, but it is also a limitation in terms of reaching other parts of the municipality.
Industry Dynamics: Stable, but Quiet
Bankruptcies and Operational Statistics
No bankruptcies have been reported for gourmet food store companies in Horten during the period 2016–2026. This shows that the industry has not been in crisis, but there has also been no growth or activity.
Operational Statistics
- No sales or profit reported for any companies.
- No employees in all years.
Conclusion
The industry is stable in terms of bankruptcies, but there is no growth or activity. This could be a challenge for future development, but there are also opportunities in the broader service sector in the municipality.
Outlook: Potential in a Growing Industry
Conclusion for Entrepreneurs
Although there is no activity in the gourmet food store industry in Horten today, there are opportunities linked to the broader service sector in the municipality. The service sector has shown growth in recent years, especially in 2020 and 2021. This could provide a basis for future development in the gourmet food store industry, if new companies are established or existing ones expand.
Recommendation
Entrepreneurs should consider exploring opportunities in the broader service sector, as well as looking at how they can adapt to local needs in Horten. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses and develop strategies to create growth in this industry.
Outlook in the Service Sector: A Broader Perspective
The Service Sector in Horten
- Number of Companies: 57
- Sales in 2025: NOK 1,014.5 million
- Number of Employees in 2025: 473
Growth in the Service Sector
- Sales: Increased by +3.2% from 2024 to 2025
- Employees: Increased by +1.9% from 2024 to 2025
Peer Companies in the Service Sector
| Name | Address | Sales (NOK) | Number of Employees | EBITDA (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geo Varesenter As | Grev Wedels gate 46, 3179 Åsgårdstrand | 127.4M | 64 | 8.2M |
| Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 359 Grønligata | Grønligata 13, 3188 Horten | 103.9M | 18 | 5.3M |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 2629 Extra Horten Handelspark | Trimveien 41A, 3188 Horten | 112.1M | 33 | 5.2M |
Conclusion
The service sector in Horten has shown growth in recent years, which could provide a basis for future development in the gourmet food store industry. Nevertheless, there is a clear difference between the broader service sector and the specific gourmet food store industry, which is currently quiet.
Other companies in tjenester (not in gourmet food store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geo Varesenter As | supermarket chain | Grev Wedels gate 46, 3179 Åsgårdstrand | NOK 127.4M | 64 | NOK 8.2M |
| Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 359 Grønligata | supermarket chain | Grønligata 13, 3188 Horten | NOK 103.9M | 18 | NOK 5.3M |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 2629 Extra Horten Handelspark | supermarket chain | Trimveien 41A, 3188 Horten | NOK 112.1M | 33 | NOK 5.2M |
| Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 565 Holtandalen | supermarket chain | Gaupestien 1, 3188 Horten | NOK 84.7M | 18 | NOK 4.3M |
| Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 360 Torggata Horten | supermarket chain | Torggata 9-15, 3181 Horten | NOK 80.8M | 18 | NOK 4.1M |
| Mathuset Horten As | supermarket | Vektergården Senter|Langgata 2, 3187 Horten | NOK 59.8M | 27 | NOK 3.3M |
| Meny Dampejordet | supermarket chain | Dampejordet 1, 3189 Horten | NOK 101.2M | 38 | NOK 2.9M |
| Normal Norge As Avd No1100 Horten Sjøsiden | discount store | Teatergata 6, 3187 Horten | NOK 24.0M | 16 | NOK 2.7M |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 1186 Extra Holtandalen | supermarket chain | H B Haraldsens gate 36, 3188 Horten | NOK 47.6M | 16 | NOK 2.2M |
| Silje Bornø Andersen As | supermarket | Grønligata 21B, 3188 Horten | NOK 66.5M | 15 | NOK 1.2M |
| Life Sjøsiden | health foods store | Sjøsiden Kjøpesenter|Teatergata 6, 3187 Horten | NOK 9.2M | 10 | NOK 741.1K |
| Siddiqi As | supermarket chain | REMA 1000 Linden Park|Strandparken 3, 3187 Horten | NOK 20.3M | 13 | NOK 260.0K |
| Rørestrand Camping As | supermarket | Parkveien 34, 3186 Horten | NOK 30.0K | 0 | NOK 220.0K |
| Nykirke Mat As | supermarket chain | Kopstadveien 3, 3180 Nykirke | NOK 21.1M | 11 | NOK 84.0K |
| Løvmos Handel As | supermarket | Bakkegata 8, 3179 Åsgårdstrand | NOK 16.7M | 11 | NOK 57.0K |
| Al Musa Super Horten | supermarket chain | Apotekergata 16, 3187 Horten | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Alfred Berg | supermarket | Torget 2, 3181 Horten | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ann Cathrin Sande | other non-specialised store | Østre Braarudgate 7A, 3181 Horten | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Answul Holding As | other non-specialised store | c/o Henning Anson-Wulff|Kjærveien 28A, 3179 Åsgårdstrand | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Beachbar As | kiosk | c/o Jon Mørk|Øvre Keisemark 24A, 3183 Horten | NOK 0 | 9 | NOK 0 |
| Black Bay Spring Tea | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Hiorths gate 19, 3186 Horten | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Extra Bekkajordet | supermarket chain | Gamleveien 55, 3189 Horten | NOK 0 | 14 | NOK 0 |
| Grocery Lab Store As | supermarket | Anders Jørgensens gate 20, 3187 Horten | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Halvorsen Strandbu Da | supermarket | c/o Borre Familie Camping|Steinbrygga 30, 3184 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Henriksen Design Og Teknologi | other non-specialised store | Storgata 14, 3181 Horten | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Irmis Netthandelen Irmantas Diburys | other non-specialised store | Hallingstad 4B, 3184 Borre | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Johansen Growbees Store | other non-specialised store | Kirkebakken 13A, 3184 Borre | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Jota Handel Ans | supermarket | Storg 92, 3182 Horten | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Langøen Konsult | other non-specialised store | Dosent Brynildsens gate 7, 3188 Horten | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Marimont As | other non-specialised store | c/o Henning Anson-Wulff|Kjærveien 28A, 3179 Åsgårdstrand | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 556 Skoppum | supermarket chain | Reirveien 5, 3185 Skoppum | NOK 0 | 22 | NOK 0 |
| Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 966 Borre | supermarket chain | Gannestadveien 3, 3184 Borre | NOK 0 | 25 | NOK 0 |
| O'briens Retro & Vintage Netthandel | other non-specialised store | Apotekergata 16, 3187 Horten | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Products By Nordvik | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Viulsrødveien 7, 3185 Skoppum | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| R&r Party As | other non-specialised store | Jensebråten 15, 3189 Horten | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Rcø Dagligvare As | supermarket chain | REMA 1000 LYSTLUNDEN|Moloveien 1A, 3187 Horten | NOK 0 | 22 | NOK 0 |
| Serafin Apio Jørgensen | supermarket chain | Arne Beckers gate 44A, 3188 Horten | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Siams Line's As | supermarket | Storgata 56, 3182 Horten | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Siams Line's As Tvangsavviklingsbo | supermarket chain | Storgata 56, 3182 Horten | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Siddiquee Miljømart | other non-specialised store | Rådmann Knudsens gate 17, 3188 Horten | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion: A New Business Opportunity in a Growing Municipality
The gourmet food store industry in Horten is in an early stage, with only two companies and no activity in sales or employees. Nevertheless, there are opportunities linked to the broader service sector in the municipality, which has shown growth in recent years. Entrepreneurs should consider exploring opportunities in this industry, as well as looking at how they can adapt to local needs in Horten. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses and develop strategies to create growth in this industry.