It was established in 1883 by Hans Otto Røhr at Sætre farm in Heggedal.

In 2000 the production at Kolbotn was discontinued, moving to Kungälv.

The company was owned by Borregaard from 1984 to 1986 and the Orkla Group since 1986.

[1] Sætre produces the majority of cookies sold in Norway.

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