måltidsløsning

Måltidslösning is a term used to describe a comprehensive approach to providing meals, combining planning, procurement, preparation and distribution to meet nutritional needs. The concept is applied in households, institutions and healthcare settings, and can encompass both physical meal products and digital services that aid in meal design and coordination.

In practical use, måltidslösningar can take several forms. For households, they include meal plans, subscription services for ready-made meals or meal kits, and apps that tailor menus to personal preferences and dietary requirements. In institutional contexts such as schools, workplaces, hospitals and elder care facilities, a måltidslösning refers to an integrated foodservice program that covers menu design, ingredient sourcing, cooking or assembly, portion control, delivery or service at point of use, and nutrition monitoring.

Key components often found in a måltidslösning are nutrition design and personalization, supply chain management, food safety and quality control, packaging and logistics, and, in digital formats, user interfaces for ordering, tracking, and reporting. Benefits commonly cited include time savings, improved consistency and nutritional balance, greater flexibility to accommodate dietary restrictions, and potential reductions in food waste and operational costs.

Challenges can include higher upfront costs, coordination across partners, ensuring sustainability and dietary accuracy, plus considerations around packaging waste and data privacy in digital solutions. The term is widely used in the foodservice and wellness industries to describe scalable, user-centered meal provision.