What does Arla Foods do?

Arla Foods is a farmer-owned international dairy cooperative based in Viby, Denmark. Established in 2000 through the merger of Swedish Arla and Danish MD Foods, it has become Europe's largest dairy company and ranks among the top producers globally. The cooperative has roots in 19th-century dairy initiatives in Scandinavia, with significant market shares in both Sweden and Denmark. Arla Foods specializes in a variety of dairy products, including butter, cheese, milk, fresh cream, crème fraîche, and cottage cheese. The company processes milk into numerous consumer and ingredient products, serving both domestic markets in Scandinavia and international exports, particularly to the UK. With operations in 12 countries and sales offices in 30 more, Arla employs over 18,000 people and is owned by nearly 15,000 dairy farmers.