Is Lurpak a Danish brand?

Yes. Lurpak originated in Denmark in 1901, and Lurpak products are produced in Denmark from Danish milk.[1]

Is Lurpak owned by Arla?

Yes. Lurpak is owned by Arla Foods amba, the farmer-owned dairy cooperative headquartered in Viby J, Denmark.[1][4]

Does Lurpak make plant-based products?

Yes. Lurpak Plant Based was launched by Arla Foods in the United Kingdom and Denmark in 2024.[4]

Where is Lurpak butter made?

Lurpak butter is made in Denmark from Danish milk, according to Lurpak's official history page.[1]

How long has Lurpak existed?

Lurpak was founded in 1901, when Danish dairy farmers created a shared quality mark for butter.[1]

Who owns Lurpak?

Lurpak

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About Lurpak

What is Lurpak?

Lurpak is a Danish dairy brand best known for butter and spreadable products. Lurpak is produced in Denmark from Danish milk and is part of Arla Foods' portfolio.[1][4]

Who owns Lurpak?

Lurpak is ultimately owned by Arla Foods amba, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. Arla Foods is a farmer-owned dairy cooperative headquartered in Viby J, Denmark.[1][6] Arla Foods and DMK Group completed a merger effective 1 June 2026, with the combined cooperative operating under the Arla name.[7]

Where does Lurpak come from?

Lurpak originated in Denmark in 1901, when Danish dairy farmers created a shared butter mark. The mark was introduced as a Danish quality seal, and the name Lurpak refers to the lur, a Bronze Age musical instrument depicted in the logo.[1] The Lurpak name replaced Lurmark Danish Butter in 1957.[14]

What products does Lurpak make?

Lurpak makes butter blocks, spreadable butter, lighter spreadable products, unsalted butter, garlic butter, olive oil spread and plant-based spread.[1][11] Arla Foods launched Lurpak Plant Based in the United Kingdom and Denmark in 2024.[4] Lurpak products are sold in 75 countries, according to Arla Foods.[14]

Frequently asked questions about Lurpak

Is Lurpak a Danish brand?: Yes. Lurpak originated in Denmark in 1901, and Lurpak products are produced in Denmark from Danish milk.[1]
Is Lurpak owned by Arla?: Yes. Lurpak is owned by Arla Foods amba, the farmer-owned dairy cooperative headquartered in Viby J, Denmark.[1][4]
Does Lurpak make plant-based products?: Yes. Lurpak Plant Based was launched by Arla Foods in the United Kingdom and Denmark in 2024.[4]
Where is Lurpak butter made?: Lurpak butter is made in Denmark from Danish milk, according to Lurpak's official history page.[1]
How long has Lurpak existed?: Lurpak was founded in 1901, when Danish dairy farmers created a shared quality mark for butter.[1]

Sources: lurpak.com: our story, lurpak.com: vores historie, arla.com: eng 2006 our brands.pdf, arla.com: lurpak introduces plant based as number one dairy brand brings its taste and quality into new category, brandtree.org, arla.com: arla foods and dmk group officially unite to create europes leading dairy cooperative, arla.com: surging brands and strong protein demand drive arla foods to a standout first half, arla.com: arla foods posts strong results in a record year

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