01-09-2010 10:00

Solid interim results ahead of a challenging autumn

Arla Foods has today posted a profit of DKK 697 million (£81.2 million) based on a turnover of DKK 23.8 billion (£2.77 billion) for the first half of 2010. Both turnover and earnings increased - but a challenging autumn awaits. 

20-08-2010 11:01

AFMP farmer board in discussions to further invest in Arla Foods UK

Arla Foods amba has this week confirmed that it is to invest over £150 million in Arla UK’s new dairy on the outskirts of London. At the same time the farmer board of Arla Foods Milk Partnership, Arla UK’s direct milk supply group, has confirmed it is in discussions with the board of Arla Foods amba about making a further investment in the UK business. A final decision will be made following dialogue with farmer members of AFMP, in September 2010.

30-04-2010 09:30

Arla Foods increases price paid to AFMP members

Arla Foods UK is to pay an additional 0.5ppl for milk supplied by members of its dedicated supply group, Arla Foods Milk Partnership (AFMP), from 1 June 2010, taking Arla’s standard litre price* to 24.5 pence.

08-04-2010 11:00

Starbucks Coffee and Arla Foods launch new premium chilled coffee drinks in retail stores across the UK

Today Starbucks Coffee and Arla Foods announced the launch of Starbucks Discoveries® chilled coffees and Starbucks Doubleshot® Espresso & Milk drink across the UK. The two new ready-to-drink coffee ranges will hit the shelves in April across retail outlets and in every Starbucks coffeehouse throughout the UK from May.

04-03-2010 08:00

Arla Foods amba delivers 2009 profit ahead of expectations and the UK business makes strong progress against its strategy

The global recession has impacted on the entire dairy industry, however, Arla Foods amba’s successful cost reduction programme and a rise in the price for bulk industrial products at the latter end of the year resulted in the company’s 2009 profit totalling DKK 971 million, DKK 71 million higher than budget, exceeding the expectations of the business.

04-03-2010 07:03

Arla Foods signs Courtauld Commitment

Arla Foods has joined 27 other food manufactures and retailers in signing a grocery industry agreement which aims to cut food and packaging waste and carbon missions.

14-01-2010 09:11

Budget increased in 2010

In 2009, the economic situation forced Arla Foods to make cuts across the business.  A new and increased budget for 2010 focuses on marketing, an increase in capacity, as well as efficiency measures.

05-01-2010 13:00

Future of Claymore Dairies secured

Arla Foods, Claymore Dairies and North Milk Coop have today reached an agreement whereby Arla and North Milk Coop will sell Claymore Dairies to a management buyout team based at the Nairn facility, for an undisclosed sum, with effect from 1 February 2010.

20-11-2009 08:31

Arla Foods acquires Fonterra’s stake in joint venture

Following a decision by Fonterra to dispose of its minority interest in a joint venture with Arla Foods amba, Arla, the majority stakeholder, has acquired the 25 per cent share that it did not already own.

16-11-2009 10:03

Arla Foods UK to invest in world’s largest fresh milk dairy

Arla Foods UK has today (16 November 2009) confirmed it is to invest in building a new one billion litre liquid milk processing facility on the outskirts of London. Today’s announcement follows a previous intention from Arla Foods amba that it would make significant further investment in the UK business as part of its UK growth strategy.