Arla Milk & Cultured Dairy

Arla Foods is one of the world's largest dairy cooperatives, with origins tracing back to the late 19th century. The modern company was formed through the historic merger of the Swedish dairy cooperative Arla and the Danish dairy giant MD Foods in 2000. This union created a powerhouse in the European dairy market, deeply rooted in the traditional farming cultures of Scandinavia.

As a cooperative, Arla is uniquely structured; it is owned by thousands of individual dairy farmers across several European countries, including Denmark, Sweden, Germany, the UK, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. This ownership model ensures that the profits are reinvested back into the farming community and used to advance sustainable agricultural practices. Looking toward 2026 and beyond, Arla remains committed to its farmer-owned structure while expanding its global footprint in the professional and consumer dairy sectors.

Manufacturing takes place predominantly in the countries where the cooperative members are located, with major production facilities in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Because the milk is sourced locally from member farms, the product's origin is closely tied to the specific region of sale.