Oatly! Vanilla Oat Drink

Oatly is a pioneering Swedish food company that specializes in oat-based dairy alternatives. Originally founded in the early 1990s by researchers at Lund University, the brand became a global sensation by offering sustainable, vegan, and lactose-free products like oat milk, yogurt, and ice cream.

While the brand maintains its creative roots in Sweden, it has expanded its production capabilities significantly. Oatly products sold in Europe and North America are manufactured in multiple countries, including Sweden, the Netherlands, and the United States, to reduce transportation emissions and meet local demand.

Starting as a small research-led startup, Oatly Group AB is now a publicly traded entity on the NASDAQ. While it remains headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, its ownership has evolved to include major international investors, including the Blackstone Group and the Belgian investment company Verlinvest, alongside a minority stake held by an entity backed by the Chinese state-owned enterprise China Resources.