The rapeseed germ oil adventure first began at the Lehnsgaard farm. Lehnsgaard is one of the oldest and most beautiful farms in Denmark. The farm is located on the Danish island of Bornholm. The farm looks out on the Baltic Sea, with views of the beautiful east coast of Bornholm. Lehnsgaard has an exciting history, and at one time belonged to the crown, the noble Gagge family, and none other than Danish national hero, Admiral Niels Juel. You can read more about the exciting history of Lehnsgaard, now a B&B, at www.lehnsgaard.eu
Hans Hansen bought Lehnsgaard in 1983, and after farming for 20 years, his desire and interest in developing an agricultural commodity led him to establish Lehnsgaard Rapsolie. All the rape is still grown and processed on Bornholm.
On 1 January 2018, Henrik Kai Hansen became the official co-owner of Lehnsgaard Rapsolie and joined forces with Hans to pass on the craft of producing oil and mustard to the next generation. Henrik Kai Hansen is also a native of Bornholm and grew up at Kildesgaard in Nylars. He worked in the fields from an early age, and his 16th birthday gift was naturally a tractor driver’s licence. After completing his education and a long career in business, Henrik had a dream of running his own business on Bornholm. That dream came true on 1 January 2023, when Henrik became the sole owner of Lehnsgaard Rapsolie. At that time, Hans Hansen took up the post of Chairman of the Board.
At Lehnsgaard, our mission is clear: Our mission is to show the way to sustainable food production and promote the use of healthy fats with our cold-pressed rapeseed oil.
Our work is based on three core values:
quality, sustainability and local commitment.
Quality is always in focus – we never compromise.
From selecting the finest Danish raw materials to our gentle production methods, we ensure that every single product lives up to our high standards.
Sustainability is a cornerstone in everything we do.
We take responsibility for both the environment and our community and strive to minimise our footprint throughout the production process. We also support local farmers and producers who share our passion for sustainability and quality.
With a strong local commitment, we work closely with our local partners. We are proud to contribute to securing both local jobs and the availability of quality raw materials from the island, strengthening both the community and the authenticity of our products.
At Lehnsgaard, sustainability and responsibility are not just values, but cornerstones in our day-to-day operations. We strive to deliver the highest quality products while taking active responsibility for the environment and the local community of which we are part. Our CSR strategy is based on a long-term commitment to sustainable production, local support and social responsibility. Through close cooperation with local farmers, renewable energy supply and a circular production model, we work purposefully to create a greener and fairer future.
Sustainable production is a cornerstone of Lehnsgaard’s business. Our rapeseed and mustard seeds are grown locally. By working closely with local farmers, we reduce transport distances and reduce our CO2 footprint. We have implemented a circular economy model where nothing goes to waste, which is a significant factor behind our low CO2 emissions. Husks and other plant-based residual products are turned into pellets in a small press and then used for heating and hot water at the factory.
We are proud to say that our factory is 99.91% CO2 neutral and we are working towards full CO2 neutrality. In addition to using the pellets from the residual product for heating and hot water at the factory, we have 300 solar panels on the roof that provide our electricity. The remaining electricity is 100% certified electricity from solar panels, wind turbines and biomass supplied by Bornholms Energi A/S. With our current progress, we are close to achieving our ambitious goal. Every decision, investment and production change is made with due consideration for the environment and with a focus on minimising our carbon footprint.
At Lehnsgaard, we are proud of our strong collaboration with local farmers and producers who share our dedication to quality and sustainability. Our partnerships ensure the best raw materials and contribute to strengthening the local business community.
However, our commitment to the local community goes far beyond the financial aspect. We are proud to sponsor local sports teams and initiatives that promote sustainability and community on the island. We actively participate in projects such as Bornholm’s Regional Municipality’s Bright Green Island strategy, which aims to make Bornholm a sustainable and circular economy. In addition, we are members of Gourmet Bornholm and Bornholms Landbrug & Fødevarer (Bornholm’s Farming & Foods), to further strengthen our relationship with the local food community.
Our commitment to responsibility applies not only to the environment and the local community, but also to our employees and partners. We ensure good and ethically responsible working conditions for everyone involved in our value chain. This includes our own employees, but also the farmers and producers we work with.
We strive for a high degree of transparency in our production processes. At Lehnsgaard, we want our customers to have full confidence in our products and methods. We are therefore open about how we produce our oil and mustard, how we reduce our CO2 emissions, and how we ensure that our business remains economically and environmentally sustainable.
Financial responsibility goes hand in hand with our sustainability initiatives. We continuously invest in new technologies and production methods that help us reduce our environmental impact. Our goal is not just to run a financially sound business, but to ensure that future generations can also benefit from a clean and healthy planet.
At Lehnsgaard, our sustainability work does not stop here. We work continuously to develop new sustainable initiatives that can make our production even more environmentally friendly and responsible. Our ambition is to be a leader in the food industry when it comes to sustainability and health, while maintaining and strengthening our ties to the local community.
When you choose Lehnsgaard’s products, you are not just choosing quality and flavour – you also choose a company that takes responsibility for the environment, its employees and the community around it. For us, sustainability and responsibility are not just our ambition – they are a way of living and doing business every day.
We are proud of the certifications we have achieved over the years, which confirm our commitment to sustainability and quality.
This includes IFS certification and VLOG certification (Non-GMO)
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