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.

Arla Foods is an international dairy company owned by more than 7,600 farmers from Denmark, Sweden, the UK, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Arla Foods is one of the leading players in the international dairy arena with well-known brands like Arla®, Lurpak®, Puck® and Castello®. Arla Foods is focused on providing good dairy nourishment from sustainable farming and operations and is also the world's largest manufacturer of organic dairy products.

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.

Arla Foods is an international dairy company owned by more than 7,600 farmers from Denmark, Sweden, the UK, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Arla Foods is one of the leading players in the international dairy arena with well-known brands like Arla®, Lurpak®, Puck® and Castello®. Arla Foods is focused on providing good dairy nourishment from sustainable farming and operations and is also the world's largest manufacturer of organic dairy products.

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.

Arla Foods is an international dairy company owned by more than 7,600 farmers from Denmark, Sweden, the UK, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Arla Foods is one of the leading players in the international dairy arena with well-known brands like Arla®, Lurpak®, Puck® and Castello®. Arla Foods is focused on providing good dairy nourishment from sustainable farming and operations and is also the world's largest manufacturer of organic dairy products.