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Arla Kærgården is a popular dairy spread that combines the taste of butter with the spreadability of rapeseed oil. The brand belongs to Arla Foods, a massive European dairy cooperative. While the concept of the spread was originally developed and launched in Denmark as 'Kærgården' in 1990, it was introduced to the German market in 2006, where it has since become a household name.

Production for the German market primarily takes place at Arla's large-scale dairy facilities in Germany, such as the Upahl site in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This localized production ensures freshness and reduces transportation distances for one of their most significant markets. However, depending on supply chain needs, it can also be produced in Denmark.

Arla Foods is uniquely structured as a cooperative, meaning it is owned by thousands of dairy farmers across several European countries, including Denmark, Sweden, Germany, the UK, Belgium, and Luxembourg. This 'farmer-owned' status remains the core of their business model heading into 2026, with the ultimate headquarters located in Viby, Denmark.