Arla raises milk price for June
Arla Foods UK is raising its price to Arla Foods Milk Partnership farmers (AFMP) and both groups of its direct suppliers, for conventional milk by 1.25ppl, and by 2ppl for organic milk, with effect from 1 June 2013.
Arla Foods UK is raising its price to Arla Foods Milk Partnership farmers (AFMP) and both groups of its direct suppliers, for conventional milk by 1.25ppl, and by 2ppl for organic milk, with effect from 1 June 2013.
Arla Foods amba is raising its on account price from April 29 by 1.06ppl, as a result of improved business performance and increases in global commodity prices which are having a positive impact on the retail market, globally. The price rise takes the Arla Milk Link standard litre to 30.21 pence.
Arla Foods amba and Arla Foods Milk Partnership (AFMP) farmer directors are in discussions to define the process of clarifying the roadmap for what is required for AFMP members to become owners of Arla.
Today, Arla Foods has published its Annual Report 2012 in addition to a separate CSR report which highlights how the company is fulfilling its social, ethical and economic responsibilities.
Mergers, acquisitions and strong brands were behind the significant rise in Arla's turnover in 2012. Despite significant price pressure on the global market in the first half of the year, Arla delivered results in line with expectations.
Arla Foods is leading the industry by launching what it believes is the first milk supply contract fully compliant with all aspects of the Dairy Industry Voluntary Code of Best Practice on Contractual Relationships.
During 2013, Arla will invest in a number of dairy expansions and new facilities in order to increase global production of its most profitable products. Arla also intends to increase efficiencies within production while also reducing its environmental impact.
Over the next five years Arla will increase its focus on Russia, China and the Middle East & Africa region and aims to double sales of ingredients to the food industry. On Arla’s core markets in Northern Europe the main focus will move from expansion to increased profitability and innovation.
Neil Kennedy is stepping down from his role at Arla, to pursue interests outside of the business, with effect from 31 March 2013. Neil was the CEO of Milk Link until the merger with Arla Foods amba and since October held the position of senior vice president for milk and member services.
Arla Foods amba has announced that the Arla Milk Link member milk price will increase by 1.33ppl with effect from 3 December. This latest increase will be applied by way of an adjustment to the Business Market Related element of the Arla Milk Link milk and take its standard litre price from 3 December to 28.83ppl.
Three Arla Foods creameries have been awarded a British Safety Council Sword of Honour, one of the most prestigious health and safety awards in the country.
The UK’s largest dairy company, Arla Foods, has driven forward a logistics first as its bespoke combination trailer takes to the road.
Arla Foods is a global dairy company and co-operative owned by 10,300 dairy farmers with around circa 2,500 of whom are British.
Dating back to 1881, Arla’s purpose is to secure the highest value for its farmers’ milk, while creating opportunities for their growth. With production facilities in 11 countries and sales offices in a further 30, Arla is the world’s fifth largest dairy company and largest supplier of organic dairy products. Arla has a total of more than 18,000 colleagues and its products are sold under the well-known brands Arla®, Lurpak® and Castello® in more than 100 countries.
Arla Foods UK is the largest dairy company in the country and is home to leading dairy brands Anchor®, Cravendale, and Lactofree® with a turnover of €2.2 billion. As well as being a leading supplier of fresh milk, number one in butter, spreads and cream, Arla is the UK’s largest cheese manufacturer. It has also built the world’s largest fresh milk facility located at Aylesbury and has plans for it to be the first zero carbon site of its kind. The UK business has a team of approximately 3,500 colleagues located at its dairies, distribution centres and head office.
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