Arla Foods

Arla Foods is a multinational cooperative based in Viby J, Denmark, and the largest producer of dairy products in Scandinavia. Arla Foods was formed as the result of a merger between the Swedish dairy cooperative Arla and the Danish dairy company MD Foods on 17 April 2000.

History

Arla Foods was formed from a 2000 merger between Arla Ekonomisk Förening, a Swedish dairy cooperative, and MD Foods, a Danish dairy company. The name "Arla" comes from the same word in both Swedish and Danish, meaning "early morning".

Operations

Arla Foods operates in several countries worldwide. It is the seventh largest dairy company in the world, measured by turnover. Among its key products are milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and cream. It also produces a variety of specialty products, such as lactose-free and organic dairy products.

Brands

Arla Foods owns several well-known brands, including Arla, Lurpak, and Castello. The Arla brand is used on dairy products, including milk, cheese, and yogurt. Lurpak is a brand of butter and spreadable products, while Castello is a brand of specialty cheeses.

Sustainability

Arla Foods has a strong focus on sustainability, with a goal to reduce its overall carbon footprint and become carbon-neutral by 2050. The company has implemented several initiatives to achieve this, including improving energy efficiency in its operations and increasing the use of renewable energy.

See also

• List of dairy product companies in the United States
• Dairy farming
• Cooperative