Health Food Stores in Bærum

Health Food Stores in Bærum: A Stable, Yet Dynamic Sector

Health food stores in Bærum constitute a small but important part of the municipality's economy. With five registered companies and a combination of stable and highly variable figures over time, the sector demonstrates both potential and challenges. The most significant companies operate in Rykkinn, Fornebu, and Bærums Verk, and have shown a tendency to remain afloat even during economic fluctuations. An important observation is that none of the companies in this sector have gone bankrupt, indicating a relatively stable sector. Nevertheless, the annual figures show that both sales and number of employees have been highly variable, which could be a challenge for new entrants.

Economic Overview: Stable Figures with Variations

Health food stores in Bærum have shown a complex development over the past years. Sales experienced a sharp decline of 34.5% from 2016 to 2017, but have since stabilized with an increase of 3.2% from 2024 to 2025. The number of employees has been even more variable, with a decline of 41% from 2017 to 2018 and an increase of 25% from 2022 to 2023. The table below shows the most important figures:

This variation suggests that the sector is sensitive to external factors, but has shown a degree of resilience, especially after 2020.

Companies in the Industry: AS as the Main Form

There are five companies registered in the health food store sector in Bærum. The most important companies are:

1. Life Rykkinn (Munins vei 1, Rykkinn) – AS, 11 employees, sales of 9.2M NOK
2. Stig A Dalen As Sunkost Fornebu (Snarøyveien 55, Fornebu) – AS, 4 employees, sales of 7.3M NOK
3. Stig A Dalen As Helsekosten Sunkost Bærums Værk (Vertshusvn 8, Bærums Verk) – AS, 3 employees, sales of 5.5M NOK
4. Life Thon Senter Sandvika (Brodtkorbsgate 7, Sandvika) – AS, 0 employees, sales of 0 NOK
5. Stig A Dalen As Sunkost Østerås (Otto Ruges vei 80, Østerås) – AS, 0 employees, sales of 3.6M NOK

All companies are organized as AS, indicating that this is the dominant organizational form in the sector. No companies are registered as sole proprietorships or other organizational forms.

Geographic Distribution: Rykkinn, Fornebu, and Bærums Verk

Health food stores in Bærum are distributed across three main areas: Rykkinn, Fornebu, and Bærums Verk. The table below compares the most important figures for each of these areas:

Rykkinn has the most developed company with the highest sales and EBITDA, while Bærums Verk has the smallest company with the fewest employees. Fornebu is in the middle with a balanced combination of sales and number of employees.

Operational Dynamics: No Bankruptcies, but Variations in Employees

Health food stores in Bærum have shown relatively stable operations over the past years, with no bankruptcy registrations. Nevertheless, the number of employees has been highly variable, with a decline of 41% from 2017 to 2018 and an increase of 25% from 2022 to 2023. This may indicate that the companies have been sensitive to external factors such as economic fluctuations and changes in customer behavior. Although no companies have gone bankrupt, the annual figures show that the sector has been marked by variations in operating results and number of employees.

Outlook for Entrepreneurs: Stable Figures and Potential Opportunities

For entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the health food store sector in Bærum, the figures show a sector that has proven to be relatively stable, even during economic fluctuations. With no bankruptcy registrations and a degree of resilience after 2020, this could be an attractive sector. Nevertheless, the annual figures show that the sector has been marked by variations in operating results and number of employees, which could be a challenge. Entrepreneurs should therefore consider carefully analyzing the market and be prepared for variations in operating results and number of employees.

Outlook for the Services Sector: A Larger and More Stable Sector

The services sector in Bærum is a much larger and more stable sector than health food stores. With 218 companies and a total sales of 4.74M NOK in 2025, the services sector shows a more stable development than health food stores. The most important companies in the services sector include supermarkets, shops, and other services. The table below shows the most important companies in the services sector:

The services sector has a much higher EBITDA and sales than health food stores, indicating that this is a more stable and more developed sector. Entrepreneurs should therefore consider carefully analyzing the services sector before making decisions to establish themselves in Bærum.

Conclusion: A Sector with Potential and Challenges

Health food stores in Bærum constitute a small but important part of the municipality's economy. With five companies and a combination of stable and highly variable figures over time, the sector demonstrates both potential and challenges. The most significant companies operate in Rykkinn, Fornebu, and Bærums Verk, and have shown a tendency to remain afloat even during economic fluctuations. An important observation is that none of the companies in this sector have gone bankrupt, indicating a relatively stable sector. Nevertheless, the annual figures show that both sales and number of employees have been highly variable, which could be a challenge for new entrants. Entrepreneurs should therefore consider carefully analyzing the market before making decisions to establish themselves in Bærum.