Los Angeles-based Fika Ventures, a B2B-focused early-stage fund, has announced the close of its $160-million Fund IV. The new fund brings Fika’s total assets under management to over half a billion ...

It's hard to live in Sweden for more than a few months without adopting some of the local food habits, with meatballs, fredagsmys, A-fil and even aberrations like tuna paste among the foods foreigners ...

The concept of ‘fika’ is a natural part of Swedish everyday life. Fueled by images of beautiful pastries shared on social media, the concept of Swedish ‘fika’ is gaining traction around the world. But ...

One of the best parts about being a freelance journalist is that I have the freedom to pace my own day and choose my work environment. I'm able to spend a leisurely morning tapping out stories at a ...

You might be familiar with “hygge” (hoo-gah), the Danish term for coziness and conviviality in the depths of winter. But the Swedes have an equally cozy practice we’re embracing this season: Fika, ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. And in their new book, Kindvall, along with Anna Brones of Foodie Underground, explore the Swedish notion ...

Autumn marks the end of Sweden’s brief but glorious summer, yet it’s still a great time to visit. Despite the notoriously fickle weather, moody skies provide an excellent excuse for hanging indoors, ...

Swedish-inspired cafe and bakery Fika closed all of its New York City locations late last week following its recent bankruptcy filing. A spokesperson says the closure was “unexpected,” and a statement ...