Oatly Havredrik (Oat Drink)

Oatly is a pioneering Swedish brand that specialized in oat-based dairy alternatives. Originally founded in the early 1990s based on research from Lund University, the company has grown into a global leader in the vegan and plant-based beverage sector.

While the company's roots and primary manufacturing facilities remain in Sweden (specifically Landskrona), Oatly has expanded its production footprint significantly to meet international demand, opening factories in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Ownership of Oatly has evolved over the years. Once a private Swedish entity, it received major investments from the Belgian family-owned company Verlinvest and the China Resources regional conglomerate. In 2021, Oatly Group AB went public on the NASDAQ, meaning it is now owned by a various group of institutional and private shareholders, though the founding values and headquarters remain firmly situated in Malmö, Sweden.