At Granö Beckasin, we have always worked for long-term sustainability and local growth. This means that our restaurant and Head Chef Michael Bonta, who welcomes guests from all over the world, collaborates with local food producers, growers, farmers, foragers, and hunters.

It can be anything from veal from animals grazing within sight of the Ume River to cloudberries picked in the nearby marshes. It can be game meat from the forests our guests hike through, or rhubarb grown by one of our staff members.

A Shower of Medals at the Swedish Artisan Food Championships

We’re also incredibly fortunate to be located in a region rich in outstanding artisanal food production. In mid-October 2025, the Swedish Championships in Artisan Food (SM i Mathantverk) took place, and several of our partners were awarded medals. Västerbotten won the most medals in the competition — and we’re not surprised!

Granö Gårdsbageri, our local sourdough bakery and supplier of breakfast bread and sweet treats, was awarded GOLD for its “Granö” bread and BRONZE for its cinnamon bun.

Tegsnäsets Musteri, a brewery whose products are always available here, was awarded GOLD for its “Rehn Blackcurrant Nectar” and SILVER for both the “Rehn Rhubarb Nectar” and “Rehn Kombucha Lingonberry.”

Svedjan Ost, an artisan cheese maker and another of our valued suppliers, won BRONZE for their cheeses Rustik and Kågedalen, and GOLD for Svedjan Kaffeost, Tarsmyran hard cheese, and Svedjan Gårdsost. Their grilled cheese “Löpeld” also received SILVER.

Next time you visit us, feel free to ask about our ingredients and sample drinks from our talented neighbours!