BUKO smøreost

Brand origin and history

BUKO began as an independent Danish smøreost (processed/cream cheese) producer in 1932 and grew into a well-known Danish spreadable-cheese brand. (arkiv.dk)

Manufacturing and product type

Today BUKO is marketed as a range of smøreoste (spreadable and melting/processed cream cheeses) across the Nordic region and beyond; production is primarily carried out in Denmark although Arla Foods also manufactures BUKO-branded products in other national plants when deployed for local markets. (arla.dk)

Ownership and trademark

The BUKO brand and associated trademarks are owned and managed by Arla Foods amba, the Danish dairy cooperative that acquired/centralized the brand under its portfolio (BUKO is listed under Arla and registered to Arla in EU trademark records). Arla Foods is the ultimate owner and distributes BUKO through its national divisions. (trademarkelite.com)

Practical summary

• Product: BUKO smøreost — a Danish-style spreadable cheese (smøreost/cream cheese and smelteost variants). (arla.dk)
• Origin: Brand originated in Denmark (BUKO Ostefabrik founded 1932). (arkiv.dk)
• Current owner: Arla Foods amba (Danish cooperative). (arla.com)