Is TINE owned by the Norwegian government?

No. TINE is owned by TINE SA, a cooperative owned by Norwegian dairy farmers. TINE also performs certain milk market regulation functions on behalf of the Norwegian government.

Is TINE a cooperative?

Yes. TINE SA is a cooperative society. Norwegian dairy farmers who supply milk to TINE are the cooperative’s owners, and each member has one share.

Does TINE only sell dairy products?

No. TINE sells dairy products as well as juice, ice cream and fresh meals. Diplom-Is is TINE’s wholly owned ice cream business.

Where is TINE headquartered?

TINE is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. TINE’s products are made and sold through operations in Norway and international markets.

What is the relationship between TINE and Jarlsberg?

Jarlsberg is a cheese brand associated with TINE. TINE produces and markets Jarlsberg for the Norwegian and international markets.

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About TINE

What is TINE?

TINE is a Norwegian food company headquartered in Oslo. TINE SA is the parent company of the TINE Group, which produces and distributes dairy products and also offers non-dairy products, including juice, ice cream and fresh meals. TINE is one of Norway’s leading food companies.

Who owns TINE?

TINE is ultimately owned by TINE SA, according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. TINE SA is a cooperative owned by more than 7,000 Norwegian dairy farmers who supply milk to TINE. Each cooperative member owns one share and receives value through payments for supplied milk rather than through a conventional shareholder return.

Where does TINE come from?

TINE comes from Norway and has a corporate history dating back to 1856. TINE’s history is connected to Norway’s cooperative dairy movement and the establishment of Rausjødalen Setermeieri, described by TINE as Norway’s and northern Europe’s oldest cooperative dairy. TINE SA’s headquarters are in Oslo, Norway.

What products does TINE make?

TINE makes milk, cheese, butter, yoghurt and other dairy products. TINE also sells juice, ice cream and fresh meals. Named products and brands associated with TINE include Jarlsberg, Norvegia and Diplom-Is. TINE’s international business includes the production, distribution and marketing of Norwegian and international cheeses.

How is TINE structured?

TINE operates through TINE SA and subsidiaries and partly owned businesses. TINE SA wholly owns Diplom-Is, an ice cream producer, and holds a 51 percent stake in Fjordland, a food producer. TINE generates most of its revenue in Norway and also operates internationally, including in the United Kingdom, North America and Sweden.

Frequently asked questions about TINE

Is TINE owned by the Norwegian government?: No. TINE is owned by TINE SA, a cooperative owned by Norwegian dairy farmers. TINE also performs certain milk market regulation functions on behalf of the Norwegian government.
Is TINE a cooperative?: Yes. TINE SA is a cooperative society. Norwegian dairy farmers who supply milk to TINE are the cooperative’s owners, and each member has one share.
Does TINE only sell dairy products?: No. TINE sells dairy products as well as juice, ice cream and fresh meals. Diplom-Is is TINE’s wholly owned ice cream business.
Where is TINE headquartered?: TINE is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. TINE’s products are made and sold through operations in Norway and international markets.
What is the relationship between TINE and Jarlsberg?: Jarlsberg is a cheese brand associated with TINE. TINE produces and markets Jarlsberg for the Norwegian and international markets.

Sources: tine.no: about tine, tine.no: english, tine.no: om tine, tine.no: organisasjon, tine.no: rating rapport 2025, tine.no: Scope Ratings Tine SA Rating Report 2022 June.pdf, tine.no: TINE AR Engelsk LR.pdf, tine.no: the tine cooperative

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