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Valio Announces Leadership Transition with Matti Lehmus Appointed to Lead Next Phase of Growth and Renewal

Posted on 8, June 2026 by

(IN BRIEF) Valio has announced that long-time CEO Annikka Hurme will retire at the end of 2026, with Matti Lehmus appointed as the company’s new CEO from January 1, 2027. Hurme has worked at Valio since 1989 and has led … Read the full press release →

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Tetra Pak Demonstrates How Existing Dairy Infrastructure Can Deliver Significant Emissions Reductions

Posted on 8, April 2026 by

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has published a study showing that dairy producers can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve efficiency by upgrading existing processing equipment rather than replacing entire systems. The assessment, reviewed by the Carbon Trust, found that … Read the full press release →

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Bonafarm Group to Acquire FrieslandCampina’s Romanian Dairy Operations and Napolact Brand

Posted on 1, August 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina has signed an agreement to sell its Romanian subsidiary—including the Napolact brand and production sites in Cluj-Napoca and Târgu Mureș—to Bonafarm Group. The divestment stems from a strategic evaluation aimed at focusing on core European markets, high-margin … Read the full press release →

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Valio Expands Sustainability Bonus Program to Support Finnish Dairy Farms in 2025

Posted on 29, April 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Valio’s updated sustainability bonus program for 2025 will distribute nearly EUR 60 million to its dairy farms, rewarding actions that improve animal welfare, reduce carbon footprints, and support biodiversity. With an emphasis on climate actions such as carbon … Read the full press release →

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Alfa Laval’s Extend™ Technology Boosts Sustainability in Dairy Processing with Significant Resource Savings

Posted on 21, January 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has introduced Extend™, a pioneering technology that revolutionizes dairy processing by reducing water, chemical, and energy consumption during pasteurization. The system, which can be easily installed on existing heat exchangers, reduces bacterial buildup, extends the cleaning … Read the full press release →

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Arla Foods to invest over half a billion euro in 2018 to deliver on its 2020 growth ambition

Posted on 1, February 2018 by

The farmer-owned dairy cooperative Arla Foods has announced a plan to invest over half a billion euro in 2018 as the company continues to deliver on its 2020 growth ambition. Viby J, Denmark, 01-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The executive management’s … Read the full press release →

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