Arla Buko Toskana cream cheese

Arla Buko is a historic cream cheese brand that originated in Denmark in 1932. The name 'Buko' was originally an acronym for 'Bukkehave' and 'Kolding', where the first production site was located. While the brand has expanded its presence across Europe, particularly becoming a staple in German households, its production remains deeply tied to its Danish roots.

Today, Arla Buko products are primarily manufactured at the Holstebro Creamery in Denmark, which is one of the largest cream cheese production facilities in the world. The brand is part of the extensive portfolio of Arla Foods, a major international dairy cooperative.

Arla Foods is unique in its ownership structure as a cooperative owned by approximately 8,500 dairy farmers across several European countries, including Denmark, Sweden, Germany, and the UK. This means the brand is not owned by a private corporation but by the farmers themselves, with profits reinvested or distributed back to the members. The 'Toskana' variety shown is one of many flavored spreads that utilize the cooperative's high-quality milk and cream.