Orkla Group

Orkla Group is a Norwegian conglomerate operating in the fields of consumer goods, aluminium solutions, investments, and financial services. The company's headquarters are located in Oslo, Norway.

History

Orkla Group was founded in 1654 as a mining company, originally named Orkla Mining Company. The company transitioned into the consumer goods industry in the 20th century, and has since grown into one of the largest companies in Norway.

Operations

Orkla Group's operations are divided into four main sectors:

• Orkla Foods: This sector includes the production and distribution of a wide range of food products, including frozen foods, canned foods, and bakery products.

• Orkla Confectionery & Snacks: This sector focuses on the production and distribution of confectionery and snack foods.

• Orkla Care: This sector includes the production and distribution of personal care products, cleaning products, and health products.

• Orkla Food Ingredients: This sector is a leading supplier of bakery ingredients in the Nordic and Baltic regions.

Subsidiaries

Orkla Group has several subsidiaries, including:

• Sapa: A leading global provider of aluminium solutions.

• Jotun: A global manufacturer of paints and coatings.

• Elkem AS: A global leader in environmentally responsible production of materials.

See also

• List of companies of Norway
• Economy of Norway