Orkla ASA (0FIN)

Profile

https://www.orkla.no

Orkla ASA is a leading industrial investment company headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with roots tracing back to 1654. It focuses on owning and actively developing brands and consumer-oriented businesses, creating sustainable long-term value through expertise in brand-building and consumer insights. The portfolio comprises ten market-leading companies spanning food and ingredients, health, confectionery and snacks, home and personal care, and paints and coatings. Notable segments include Orkla Foods, offering branded products like frozen pizza, condiments, and ready meals in the Nordics, Baltics, and Central Europe; Orkla Confectionery & Snacks, a key player in snacking with brands like Nidar; Orkla Health, featuring supplements and oral care such as Möller’s and Jordan; and Orkla Home & Personal Care, with hygiene and cleaning products including Zalo and OMO. Operating in over 100 markets worldwide, primarily in the Nordic and Baltic regions and Europe, Orkla ASA employs around 19,500 people and reported 2024 revenues of approximately NOK 70.7 billion. Its flexible ownership model and commitment to sustainability underscore its pivotal role in the global consumer goods sector, influencing everyday consumer choices through innovation and strategic growth.