Jalostajalle

Jalostajalle is the allative form of the Finnish noun jalostaja, meaning "to the processor" or "for the processor." A jalostaja is a person or company that processes raw materials into finished products, most commonly in the food industry but also in forestry, chemistry, and other sectors. The term points to the recipient of inputs within a supply chain.

The form jalostajalle is used to express that something is sent to or intended for a processor, for example, raaka-aineet lähetettiin jalostajalle. In contracts or logistics, it marks the recipient of goods or services and indicates the destination within a transaction or workflow.

Industry role: Jalostajat add value by applying processing steps such as cleaning, refining, mixing, cooking, or packaging. They work under safety and quality regimes such as HACCP, traceability requirements, and labeling laws, in line with EU and national regulations.

Etymology and related terms: The word comes from jalostaa "to process" with the agent suffix -aja and the directional suffix -lle indicating destination. Related terms include jalostus (processing) and jalostuslaitos (processing plant).