Valio

Valio Oy is a Finnish dairy company and cooperative founded in 1905 to unite dairy farmers in processing milk into consumer products. Owned by its member dairy producers, Valio operates as Finland's largest dairy company and is headquartered in Helsinki, with production facilities and offices across the country. The company produces a wide range of dairy products, including milk, butter, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and lactose-free products. Its best-known consumer brands include Oltermanni cheese and Valio Eila, a line of lactose-free dairy products, among others distributed domestically and abroad.

Valio emphasizes quality, safety, and dairy science. It maintains extensive quality control, conducts research and development in collaboration with farmers and research institutions, and continually seeks to improve product quality, efficiency, and sustainability. The cooperative model ties its profits and strategy to the wellbeing of its farmer-members and rural communities.

Internationally, Valio exports dairy products to numerous countries and operates subsidiaries and distributors in selected markets, maintaining brand recognition in Europe and Asia and developing partnerships in global supply chains.

In addition to food products, Valio engages in sustainability programs aimed at reducing environmental impact, promoting responsible farming practices, animal welfare, and efficient resource use within its supply chain.