Join us for a special edition of Arla Unplugged, where we delve into the Future26 Strategy with our CEO, Peder Tuborgh. In this episode, Peder reflects on the essence and development of Future26, our achievements halfway through the strategy period, and the challenges faced along the way. Discover how Future26 is guiding Arla towards becoming an industry leader and what it takes to steer a global team through uncertain times.

Stay tuned for more conversations with our Executive Management Team as we continue to explore the key elements of our Future26 Strategy

In this episode of Arla Unplugged, we take you on an exciting journey to Nigeria, where we are making a significant impact on the local dairy industry. Join us as we welcome Snorri Sigurdsson, Senior Manager in Raw Milk Supply and Production, who leads the only Arla Farm of its kind in Nigeria.
Snorri shares his fascinating journey and offers insights into how Arla's Good Growth DNA, particularly the Responsible pillar, guides his work and daily operations.

Discover why Arla is present in Nigeria, the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly growing market with a huge potential, and what we bring to the table to transform the local dairy farming. From increasing local milk production to empowering local farmers through training and capacity building, Snorri reveals the stories behind our mission to create a sustainable and thriving dairy industry in Nigeria. 

Tune in to uncover the challenges, triumphs, and future goals that define Arla's path to responsible growth in Nigeria.

In this fifth episode of Arla Unplugged, we dive deeper into the Responsible pillar of our Good Growth DNA.

Join us as we welcome Susanne Andersen, Senior Manager for Human Rights at Arla.

Susanne shares her journey at Arla, offering insights into how we are addressing critical issues such as employer housing, human rights, and avoiding modern slavery across the cascade of different markets and countries we operate. 

She'll share how these initiatives are not just policies, but integral parts of our mission to create a sustainable and ethical business environment.

Tune in to learn more about our commitment to responsible growth and how these on paper small efforts are making a significant difference in communities around the world.

In this fourth episode of Arla Unplugged, we dive deeper into the Responsible pillar of our Good Growth DNA. 

Join us as we welcome Yvette Kaster, Senior Director for Business Excellence and Compliance and Levinia Scotti, Sustainability Program Manager from Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI).

Yvette and Levinia share their journeys at AFI, offering insights into how the company over the years continuously has transformed whey from a waste product into specialized nutrition for infants and clinical use.  

They also discuss the innovative ways AFI is wokrking on reducing their environmental impact, aligning with Arla's broader sustainability goals.

Tune in to learn more about AFI as a company and it's commitment to quality, food safety, and sustainability, and how these efforts are making a significant difference.

In this third episode of Arla Unplugged, we continue our exploration of the Good Growth DNA principle of Cooperation.

Join us as we sit down with Siavash Leyh Mirshahi, Director for Democratic Bodies and Cooperative Processes at Arla Foods. Siavash offers a unique perspective, balancing his role between our farmer owners in the cooperative democracy and the corporate side of Arla.

Siavash dives into the intricacies of his role, sharing how he bridges the gap between the cooperative's democratic values and the operational needs of the corporation. Hear more about his insights into how these dual responsibilities shape our cooperative culture and drive our collective success.

Tune in to discover how Siavash navigates this dynamic role, the challenges he faces, and his insights of what it really means to be part of a cooperative.

In this episode of Arla Unplugged, we dive deeper into our Good Growth DNA principle on Cooperation - this time though the art and necessety of innovation. 

We sit down with Julian Reisz, Head of Open Innovation and Lab at Arla Foods, who has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of what's possible within our cooperative framework.

Julian and his former team in Sweden have spearheaded a plethora of initiatives  to enhance our approach to innovation and to discover how we can enable more teenagers to eat breakfast. 

Now, heading a brand new global innovation team, Julian and his colleagues are in the process of discovering and testing new avenues for Arla to try out in the future. 

Tune in to hear how Julian navigates the challenges of fostering innovation in a cooperative environment, the impact of these efforts on our business, and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way.

In this debut episode of Arla Unplugged, we dive into the foundation of our Good Growth DNA principle on Cooperation.

We sit down with Jørgen Greve, Senior Site Director and Head of MENA Production, and Mona Alsari, Head of HR MENA Supply Chain, who have been at the forefront of a significant transformation at Arla's Bahrain site. 

Following Arla's acquisition from Mondelez in 2019, Jørgen and Mona focused on local hiring, achieving over 40% local employment in a market that typically opts for expatriates. 

This shift, driven by Arla's cooperative and responsible values, took place amidst the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tune in to hear how Jørgen and Mona navigated these hurdles, the impact of their cooperative culture, and the lessons they've learned along the way.