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Sweden: Arla to invest 300 million SEK to expand organic range

September 10, 2021
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Europe, Manufacture & Distribution, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Arla, the Danish dairy firm, has announced an investment of 300 million SEK (approximately $35 million) in its dairy facility in Gotene, Sweden, to expand its organic range, according to a FoodBev report. The investment, which follows a previous investment of 95 million SEK ($11 million) in Gotene to expand its butter capabilities, will allow the firm to double the capacity for handling organic milk. “We are constantly looking into …

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Sweden: Arla to close Gefleortens dairy business

November 29, 2019
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Europe, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

Arla, the Danish milk processor, is to shut its Gefleortens business in Sweden, according to a FoodBev report, in a further sign of the pressures facing the global dairy sector. Gefleortens, which Arla acquired in 2017, is based in Gavle, north of Stockholm, and produces a range of dairy products including milk, cream and yoghurt. Arla reportedly cited increased competition as a reason for its decision, in addition to increased …

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Denmark: Arla to invest $55 million in Bahrain factory

October 25, 2019
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Europe, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

Arla, the Danish dairy co-operative, has announced plans to invest $55 million in its factory in Manama, Bahrain, with a view to making the plant its key strategic manufacturing hub in the Middle East & North Africa. The dairy giant took over the plant as part of its acquisition of the Mondelez branded cheese business in the Middle East. The majority of Arla’s products sold in the region will now be …

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Germany: Arla sells plant to Vache Bleue

January 10, 2019
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Europe, Food, Manufacture & Distribution, Mergers & Acquisitions

The German division of Danish dairy giant has announced it has sold its plant in Bad Worishofen to the Belgian cheesemaker Vache Bleue. Arla said it decided to take the step of seeling the plant as production and distribution of the speciality cheeses produced there were no longer in line with the strategic orientation of the stores it supplies in Germany and Europe. The transaction includes the sale of all shares in the French …

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Denmark: Arla acquires Kraft branded cheese business in Middle East and North Africa

January 7, 2019
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Arla, the Danish dairy giant, has announced the acquisition of Mondelez’s processed cheese business in the Middle East region, which is currently licensed under the Kraft brand. Arla said the deal was set to significantly strengthen its position in the Middle East and North Africa, giving access to new product categories, new markets and a state-of-the-art production site. The company said that, up till now, most of its products sold in …

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Denmark: Arla to open €36.3 million innovation centre

August 30, 2018
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Europe, Food, Manufacture & Distribution, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Arla Foods, the Danish dairy firm, will invest €36.3 million ($41.4 million) to build an innovation centre in Denmark focusing on research and development within whey and milk-based ingredients. The new facility will be part of Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI), an Arla subsidiary, and will “discover and deliver new ways of using milk and whey to serve the needs of the world’s growing population,” according to a company statement. “The …

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Cream cheese innovation looks to the skyr

July 20, 2018
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Food, Innovations, North America

The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 20th July 2018: For this month’s Innovation Insight we turn our attention to the dynamics of the yoghurt category, and in particular the growth of the skyr segment, as we cast an eye over a new fresh cheese launch from Arla in the USA – Arla Skyr Cream Cheese Spread. Marketed as having a “rich, tangy flavour”, Arla Skyr Cream Cheese Spread …

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UK: Arla to close production and packing sites

May 30, 2018
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Europe, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

Arla, the Danish dairy firm, has announced plans to close a number of UK operations as part of an efficiency-saving programme. In a bid for “optimised UK cheese production”, the cooperative said it was proposing to cease production at its Llandyrnog creamery in Wales, consequently moving cheddar cheese volumes to creameries in Taw Valley in south-west England and Lockerbie in Scotland. In addition, Arla said it intended to integrate all of its …

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Germany: Arla to sell cheese plant to Allgauer Hof-Milch

April 3, 2018
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

European dairy co-operative Arla has announced its intention to sell cheese plant in Sonthofen, Germany to the dairy company Allgauer Hof-Milch. Arla said the decision was taken as the speciality cheese produced in Sonthofen no longer followed the strategic plan of its businesses in Germany and Europe. “All of our production sites in Germany are focused on supplying both the German market and our export markets, playing a crucial role …

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UK: Arla announces licensing partnership with Yeo Valley

February 8, 2018
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Global dairy company Arla has announced a licensing agreement with UK firm Yeo Valley Dairies, a subsidiary of the Yeo Valley Group, which will give Arla the right to use the Yeo Valley brand for milk, butter, spreads and cheese products. Yeo Valley is the UK’s largest organic brand and the largest family-owned dairy business, with a range of products that includes yoghurt, milk, butter, cream, ice cream and compote. …

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Denmark: Arla to close Braband site

January 29, 2018
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Europe, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

Multinational dairy firm Arla has announced plans to close a fermented milk factory in Braband, Denmark, in a rejig of its production operations. In a statement, Arla said that “an increasing demand for yogurt products from European consumers and a lack of expansion options” at the Braband site meant that production would need to be shifted elsewhere. The factory is set to close by mid 2019. Commenting on the move, …

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Indonesia: Arla to establish joint venture with Indofood

January 3, 2018
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Asia Pacific, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

Arla, the Danish dairy business, has announced that it is seeking to expand its footprint in south-east Asia via a joint venture with local player Indofood (ICBP). Describing southeast Asia as “a strategic growth region in Arla Foods’ strategy, Good Growth 2020”, the cooperative said that the new joint venture would handle sales, distribution and production of dairy products, but did not disclose further details about product portfolio, production or launch …

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Denmark: Arla opens innovation centre

May 18, 2017
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Europe, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

Danish dairy cooperative Arla Foods has opened a new innovation centre situated in Aarhus, Denmark as part of its growth plans for the next decade. The innovation centre, which will employ 150 specialists from different countries, will work with scientists and universities on research within several different areas. “It is in our DNA to collaborate to achieve better results”, Arla Foods CEO Peder Tuborgh said. Our new global innovation center will …

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Denmark: Arla to invest €335 million

February 7, 2017
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Financial, Global

Denmark-based dairy specialist Arla Foods has revealed that it is expecting to invest €335 million ($361 million) in its production sites around the world. The plan has been made as part of the company’s global strategy of making Arla a household brand by 2020, as well as increasing revenue by almost a third. According to sources, the main focus of investments is to upgrade production and increase profitability and growth, …

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UK: Arla Foods launches Arla Quark

October 31, 2016
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Food, Products

Danish dairy cooperative Arla Foods has announced the launch of Arla Quark, a new line of products based on the “relatively unknown” fat-free soft cheese, for the consumers in the UK. Offered in the varieties Plain (500g), Garlic & Herb (250g) and Cherry Tomato & Basil (250g), the new product is described as ideal for cooking. Arla describes Quark as being very well-known in Europe, and having now taken hold …

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UK: Arla launches fruit & vegetable yoghurts for children

August 11, 2016
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Food, Products

Arla, the Danish dairy cooperative, has announced the introduction of fruit & vegetable yoghurts for children called Arla Big Yogs. Described as being made from 3% fat whole milk yogurt, natural fruit and vegetables, the new product is also said to be enriched with Vitamin D and calcium needed for normal growth and development of bones in children. It is advertised as being naturally sweetened with fruit juice concentrate and comes …

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UK: Arla launches Farmers Milk

July 15, 2016
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Europe, Food, Products

The UK division of Danish dairy firm Arla has announced the launch of Arla Farmers Milk, a new product that “give[s] shoppers the opportunity to pay a little extra on each bottle to help Arla farmers”. Arla Farmers Milk is being made available in Asda stores in semi-skimmed and whole milk varieties, selling at an RRP of £1.20 ($1.60)  for four pints – 25p ($0.33) more than the Asda branded …

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Germany: Arla opens new distribution facility in Germany

June 10, 2016
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Europe, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

Arla Foods, the Danish dairy cooperative, has opened a new distribution facility of 10,000 sq m near Hamburg ,which will supply the northern and eastern regions of Germany. The distribution centre, which was completed last January, is operated by DSV Solutions. Warehouse capacity is already being expanded and is expected to be ready for regular operation by October 2016, according to Arla. The new facility will store products from about 30 …

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Denmark: Arla sells Rynkeby Foods to Eckes-Granini

May 24, 2016
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Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Danish dairy cooperative Arla has announced that it is selling its Rynkeby Foods division to German juice firm Eckes-Granini. Rynkeby is the largest manufacturer of juice and cordials in the Nordic region, selling more than 130 million litres of beverages for consumers primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland under the brands Rynkeby and God Morgon. Arla had previously announced that it was putting Rynkeby Foods up for sale “to focus its future …

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Denmark: Arla Foods opens facility in Senegal

May 23, 2016
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Denmark-based dairy producer Arla Foods has officially opened a new milk powder packaging facility in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. According to Arla Foods, the new site is an important step for the company as it pursues its 2020 Strategy, with Senegal said to be a significant gateway to further expansion in the West African region. “The facility is the latest milestone in Arla’s ambition to actively take part in …

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UK: Arla launches Lurpak Infusions

April 29, 2016
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Europe, Food, Products

The UK arm of Danish dairy cooperative Arla has announced the launch of Lurpak Fusions, a new butter-based spread that claims to be “redefining the role for spreadables amidst changing consumer food preferences”. Lurpak Spreadable Infusions are described as a blend of Lurpak butter and rapeseed oil with added herbs and spices, lightly whipped for ease of spreading, promoted as “the perfect solution to a range of new host occasions, …

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USA: Arla Foods and Dairy Farmers of America to open cheddar plant

April 15, 2016
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

Arla Foods, the Danish dairy cooperative, is to collaborate with its US counterpart Dairy Farmers of America to open a cheddar cheese plant in the USA, according to a report in Co-operative News. Located in Linwood, NY, the plant will source up to 70,000 tonnes of raw milk from eight DFA members situated locally. Arla will invest 20% of the required capital of $53 million and will also own 20% of …

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Denmark: Arla Foods sees revenue drop in 2015

March 1, 2016
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Europe, Financial, Food, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Danish dairy cooperative Arla Foods claimed to have “delivered a robust performance” despite a “tough year for the global dairy industry”, as it announced its latest financial results. According to a press release, the company “came out of 2015 with US11.25 billion (EUR€10.3 billion) in revenue”, which was a 3.3% decline compared to 2014. The firm noted that increased milk supply in Europe combined with China’s slowdown in demand and …

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UK: Arla launches “Best Of Both” milk

January 13, 2016
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Europe, Food, Products

Dairy firm Arla has announced the launch of a new product under the name Best of Both that promises the benefits of fat-free milk with the taste of a semi-skimmed milk. According to Arla, Best Of Both involves collecting some of the naturally occurring protein in milk and adding more of it back into skimmed milk to deliver a taste and texture that is as good as semi-skimmed. In addition, …

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Denmark: Arla puts juice subsidiary Rynkeby Foods up for sale

November 11, 2015
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Mergers & Acquisitions, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

In line with a stated strategy “to focus its future investments on its core business of dairy production”, Danish milk producer Arla has announced its decision to sell its juice subsidiary Rynkeby Foods. Rynkeby Foods is the last remaining company in the group not producing milk based products. According to a company press release, the decision was taken after four months’ strategic analysis. The company will “now initiate a sales …

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Nigeria: Arla to expand through joint venture

September 11, 2015
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, Middle East & Africa

Arla has announced plans to expand in Africa through new joint ventures in Nigeria and Senegal. In Nigeria, it will be partnering with Tolaram to provide the distribution backbone that will help Arla grow and develop its business in West Africa, the company said, adding that the move was part of Arla’s strategy to develop new markets outside the EU. The two new joint ventures are described by Arla as …

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Egypt: Arla Foods and Juhayna form joint venture

May 26, 2015
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Food, Middle East & Africa

Arla Foods and Egypt’s leading dairy firm Juhayna Food Industries have agreed to form a joint venture to sell Arla’s products across Egypt, Arla has announced. Juhayna is a major producer of UHT milk, yoghurt and juice but has a “very limited production” of butter, cheese and cream, Arla said in a statement. Arla has specialised in these categories across the Middle East and Africa, the company added. Rasmus Malmbek …

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UK: Arla to launch ‘Icelandic’ yoghurt skyr

March 20, 2015
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Europe, Food

International dairy cooperative Arla Foods is launching a version of skyr, the Icelandic style yoghurt, for the UK market. Arla Skyr – which is fat free, low in sugar and high in protein- represents the next step in Arla’s  expansion in the UK yoghurt market and forms part of the company’s to make Arla a leading household brand name in the UK over the coming years, the company said in …

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Denmark: Arla forms joint venture in Australia

February 9, 2015
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Europe, Food

Danish dairy group Arla has announced plans to boost its business in Australia through a new joint venture. The partnership with F. Mayer Imports, Australia’s largest cheese importer, is designed to promote Arla’s speciality cheese brand Castello and will go by the name of Arla Foods Mayer Australia Pty Ltd. The company is set to market, sell, and distribute imported and local dairy specialty products in addition to specialty dairy …

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Denmark: Arla to establish new business unit in Asia

January 21, 2015
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Europe, Food

Arla has announced that it is to establish a new division called Business Unit Asia to integrate its business in China and East Asia. The company said that it had identified China as a strategic growth market, while South East Asia had been identified as a region which could potentially become a new strategic growth market. Arla said that its expectation was that revenue for the region would exceed €1 …

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Denmark: Arla Foods Ingredients opens new lactose factory

November 19, 2014
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Europe, Food

Arla Foods Ingredients has opened a new lactose manufacturing factory in Denmark, targeting the infant nutrition sector, New Food Magazine reports. The new €120 million ($150 million) facility based in Jutland will produce 80,000 tonnes of lactose every year and is situated adjacent to Arla Foods Ingredients’ existing whey processing facility, Denmark Protein. Luis Cubel, Sales Director for Arla Foods Ingredients, said “Our new lactose factory in Jutland is part …

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Egypt: Arrow Food Distribution enters race to acquire Arab Dairy Products

November 10, 2014
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Food, Middle East & Africa

Arrow Food, a partnership between the Saudi Bin Laden Group and Foodstuff Group, has entered the race to acquire Arab Dairy Products, offering to buy 100% of the company. Arrow Food has made an offer for EGP57.12 ($7.98) per share, beating the offer from Pioneers  Holdings. The latter, which already holds a 25% stake in Arab Dairy, made an offer of EGP56 a share to buy 60.2% of the company. …

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Denmark: Arla Foods to acquire cheese company Falbygdens Ost

October 23, 2014
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Europe, Food

Arla Foods has announced that it is acquiring cheese company Falbygdens Ost from the food company Atria Scandinavia for an undisclosed amount. Falbygdens Ost matures and processes cheese by flavouring and packaging. The company has approximately 100 employees and sales of around SEK 470 million ($65 million). Henri de Sauvage, Executive Vice President of Arla Foods in Sweden said: “Falbygdens Ost is a strategic complement to Arla’s own cheese business. …

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Belgium: Arla Foods and EGM Walhorn to merge

May 20, 2014
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Europe, Food

Arla Foods and the Belgian dairy cooperative EGM Walhorn  have reached an agreement which will see the two outfits merge, following approval from the respective boards. The deal will see Arla increases its total members to 13,500, including 795 in the Netherlands where the company will establish a presence for the first time. Representation in the Netherlands will increase to seven the number of countries where the dairy cooperative is …

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Denmark: Arla announces investment plans for 2014

February 4, 2014
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Europe, Food

Arla has announced plans to invest DKK2.2bn ($397m) into 10 of its dairy sites of the course of 2014, with the aim of boosting production, targeting emerging markets and becoming more environmentally -friendly. The dairy manufacturer hopes to double exports of its products to growth markets outside the EU by 2017, including Russia, China, the Middle East and Africa. Other investments include a new lactose production site in Denmark. The …

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Denmark: Arla triples sales in Russia

December 30, 2013
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Europe, Food

Arla has announced that it has tripled its sales in Russia since 2008, recently surpassing the milestone of 20,000 tonnes per year. Arla, Denmark’s leading producer of dairy products including milk, cream and cheese, claimed the growth had been achieved despite a challenging macro-economic picture.  The Russian ruble fell more than 10% against the euro in summer 2013, increasing the price of imported goods. In spite of this Arla managed …

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