Oatly! Barista Edition Oat Drink

Oatly! is a leading Swedish food brand that specializes in oat-based dairy alternatives. Originally founded in the early 1990s following research at Lund University, the brand became a global phenomenon specifically known for its Barista Edition, which is engineered to foam like dairy milk.

While the brand originated in Sweden and maintains historical production facilities there, its rapid global expansion has led to the establishment of manufacturing sites across the Netherlands, the United States, Singapore, and China to meet regional demand. The brand is owned by Oatly Group AB.

In recent years, the ownership structure evolved as the company went public on the Nasdaq (OTLY). Significant investment has come from a consortium including Blackstone, as well as the Belgian family-owned investment company Verlinvest and the Chinese state-owned enterprise China Resources, through a joint venture, making its corporate identity truly international while maintaining its Swedish headquarters.