Arla Milk & Dairy Products

Arla is a premier international dairy brand with a heritage rooted in the Scandinavian agricultural cooperatives of the late 19th century. Originally founded as a cooperative movement among farmers in Denmark and Sweden, the brand evolved through numerous mergers to become the global powerhouse it is today.

Production is decentralized, occurring primarily in northwestern Europe. While its largest production hubs remain in Denmark, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Germany, Arla operates facilities in several other international markets to maintain freshness and local supply chains. This cooperative model ensures that the farmers who produce the milk also share in the profits and strategic direction of the company.

Now operating as Arla Foods amba, it is one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the world. Headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, the company remains owned by thousands of dairy farmers across Europe, ensuring a farm-to-table cooperative structure that prioritizes sustainable agriculture and high dairy standards into the future.