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Arla and DMK to merge into European dairy heavyweight

Last updated: April 8, 2025 5:48 am
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Arla Foods, an international dairy giant, is poised to merge with German dairy cooperative DMK Group, forming a powerhouse entity comprising more than 12,000 farmers across seven countries. This strategic move is set to create the largest dairy cooperative in Europe, with members hailing from Denmark, Sweden, the UK, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. The merger, subject to regulatory approval and board backing from both cooperatives in June, is expected to bring a combined pro-forma revenue of €19bn ($20.75bn) to the newly formed entity, which will bear the Arla name and be headquartered in Viby J, Denmark. Ingo Müller, CEO of DMK Group, will lead the Arla executive management team as EVP of post-merger integration.

This significant development follows a trend of major dairy group consolidations in Europe, with Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina recently announcing plans to merge with Belgian peer Milcobel in December. Jan Toft Nørgaard, the chair of Arla, described the merger as a “win-win” for both cooperatives, emphasizing their shared commitment to quality and innovation. MĂĽller echoed this sentiment, noting that the merger would open up new markets and enhance business resilience through Arla’s global reach.

The two cooperatives have a history of collaboration, including the ArNoCo joint venture, which processes whey from DMK’s cheese production into whey protein concentrate and lactose for Arla’s global ingredients business. The merger is seen as a strategic move to navigate an anticipated decline in the overall European milk pool and provide resilience in the face of market challenges.

Despite the proposed merger, Arla remains focused on its offer for a majority stake in Egyptian food-and-beverage company Arabian Food Industries, known as Domty. In 2024, Arla generated revenues of €13.8bn ($14.39bn), with a production volume of 13.7bn kilograms of milk per year, under brands like Arla, Lurpak, Puck, and Castello. DMK, on the other hand, employs around 6,800 staff at over 20 locations primarily in Germany and the Netherlands, with a revenue of €5.1bn in 2024.

See also  European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen's Horrible July: a No-Confidence Vote, a Budget Debacle, and Humiliations Both in the EU-China Summit and the US Trade Agreement |

The merger of Arla and DMK signifies a significant shift in the European dairy landscape, positioning the combined entity as a dominant player in the industry. This article was originally published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData-owned brand, and serves as a valuable resource for industry insights and updates.

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