Case Study
Kotivara and TIPPER TIE: A Shared Vision for Quality.
Oulu lies on the Baltic coast and is Finland’s fifth most populous city. Family-owned sausage maker Kotivara has made its home in Oulu since opening its doors during the war time in 1943. The name Kotivara roughly translates to home storage. “It refers to keeping important food stuffs with you in case of emergencies,” explains Tomi Tanayama, Kotivara production and quality manager. Tanayama sees the essence for Kotivara summed up in one w