Sweden Faces Meat Supply Shortages Amid Long-Term Impact of Droughts

Swedish grocery stores are facing significant meat shortages during the summer of 2025, with many meat counters reported empty. The primary causes of this shortage trace back to a severe drought in 2018, coupled with persistently high prices that have adversely affected livestock farmers over the years. Viggo Meredith, a representative from Köttkompaniet in Stockholm, highlights the struggles of suppliers in maintaining usual meat quantities, indicating broader challenges within the Swedish meat supply chain. Despite these complications, Köttkompaniet has managed to keep their meat displays stocked with lamb, beef, pork, and various sausages, although it has required more effort than in typical circumstances. Meredith emphasizes the urgency of addressing these shortages and finding viable solutions, as they reflect the long-term effects of environmental challenges and economic pressures on Swedish agriculture.