Arla Foods
Arla Foods is a multinational cooperative owned by more than 8,000 dairy farmers based in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. It is one of the world's largest dairy companies, producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products including milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Denmark
HQ City
Viby
Founded
2000
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
cooperative
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
DK
Ultimate Parent
Arla Foods amba
Data Hosting
DK
AI Trains on User Data
false
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
high
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
ISO 14001, ISO 50001
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
2000
Arla Foods merger
The Swedish Arla and Danish MD Foods merged to form Arla Foods.
2012
Milk Link merger
Arla Foods merged with the British cooperative Milk Link.