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Arla UnpluggedNavigating Change x Coffee Break: Integrating AFI FelinfachWelcome to another episode of Arla Unplugged: Navigating Change—a coffee talk podcast series where we get real about the changes shaping our business and how we can turn them into opportunities for growth.In this episode, host Jóhann Thór sits down with Helena Grøn Kähler to dive into one of the biggest change journeys in Arla Foods Ingredients’ history: the integration of turning Volac Whey Nutrition to AFI Felinfach in Wales.With over 250 colleagues involved and months of hard work, this integration has been about much more than systems and processes—it’s about...2025-07-0311 minArla UnpluggedNavigating Change x Coffee Break: The E2E case w. Wendy BulderWelcome to the first episode of Arla Unplugged: Navigating Change—a new coffee talk podcast series where we get real about the changes happening around us and how we can turn them into opportunities for growth.In this episode, host Jóhann Thór sits down with Wendy Bulder to talk about a real-life change journey at Arla, using the End2End Planning transformation as a lens. In just 13 minutes, Wendy shares which change she’s navigating right now, the biggest challenges she’s faced, her most important learnings, and her best advice for anyone going through change.2025-06-2714 min
Arla UnpluggedInclusive business means sustainable growth - w. Lillie Li Valeur and David BoulangerJoin us for a new episode of Arla Unplugged: Inclusive Business Means Sustainable Growth. Host Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen sits down with David Boulanger (EVP & CSO, Supply Chain) and Lillie Li Valeur (EVP & CCO International) to explore how inclusion and diversity drive business growth, innovation, and everyday success at Arla.Hear personal stories, practical examples, and honest reflections on building inclusive teams across cultures, making inclusion part of daily operations, and why it matters for our future. Whether you’re curious about leadership, supply chain, or simply want to help create a more inclusive cult...2025-06-1120 minArla UnpluggedCreating Purpose: Our DNA and the Future of DairyCreating Purpose: Our DNA and the Future of Dairy with Peter Tuborgh and Ola ArvidssonGet ready for a captivating episode of Arla Unplugged, where we dive into the heart of what makes Arla tick. Joining us are CEO Peter Tuborgh and CHRO Ola Arvidsson as they wrap up our focus on Good Growth in 2024 by sharing their insights on our Good Growth DNA - a set of guiding company culture principles that define our path to success.In this episode, discover how being Cooperative, Natural, Healthy, and Responsible isn't just a mantra but a way...2024-12-1620 minArla UnpluggedNatural Growth #1: Arla Buko's Journey in GermanyJoin us for an engaging episode of Arla Unplugged as we explore the Natural Good Growth DNA priciple with two of our German colleagues, Martina Stindt, Cheese/BSM Director, and Fabian Temming, Customer Director RTG.Martina and Fabian share insights into the challenges and opportunities faced in Europe's largest and fiercely competitive retail market. We dive into the story of Arla Buko, a brand with over 70 years of market presence in Germany, renowned for its commitment to natural ingredients and quality. Discover how Arla Buko exemplifies natural growth and what it means for consumers and the market.2024-12-1124 min
Arla UnpluggedHealth #4 - Gut Health and Good Growth: A Perfect MatchJoin us for an insightful episode of Arla Unplugged as we sit down with Priscila Espinal Amante, Innovation Director and Scientist for Yoghurt and Fermented at Arla Foods. In this episode, we delve into the significance of gut health, an emerging megatrend in the food industry and a key focus in our health strategy.Priscila shares how dairy foods like milk, yogurt, and cheese play a crucial role in supporting a healthy gut through their unique dairy matrix, rich in essential nutrients and bioactive compounds.As we explore the journey into the gut health category, Priscila...2024-12-0426 minArla UnpluggedHealth #3 - Marketing with Integrity: Protecting the Next GenerationWe're thrilled to announce our latest episode of the Health series of Arla Unplugged, featuring James Prentice, Associate Director for Marketing Transformation, as he delves into the world of responsible marketing. Discover why having a Responsible Marketing Policy is crucial for companies today and how ours stands out by exceeding regulatory requirements. James takes us on a journey through our robust policy, highlighting how we ensure that unhealthy products are not marketed to children, a vital step in combating rising child obesity and nutritional deficits.Learn how our commitment to responsible marketing aligns perfectly with our G...2024-11-2829 minArla UnpluggedHealth #2 - How we are reducing sugar and elevating healthJoin us for Episode 2 of our Health Series on Arla Unplugged, where we explore the work of the Centre of Excellence for sugar reduction. This episode features insights from Anja Serena, Chief Scientist in Nutrition, and Nikoline Hyldelund, Consumer Scientist from the Arla Innovation Centre.Discover how we are leading the charge in bringing health to the world through innovative sugar reduction strategies. Anja and Nikoline share their expertise on the Centre's goals, the sensory methods being developed to evaluate sweet taste, and the consumer insights driving our strategies.Learn about the challenges and opportunities in...2024-11-2022 minArla UnpluggedHealth #1 - Dairy's Nutritional PowerJoin us for the first episode in our Health series of Arla Unplugged, where we shift the narrative around dairy from carbon footprints to it's vital role in nutrition and health. In this episode, nutrition scientists Lea Brader and Elin Boll take us on a journey through the overall food system anno 2024, the nutritional benefits of dairy and its place in healthy and sustainable diets. Discover how we are are leading the way by working proactively with dietary guidelines, our product portfolio and the Access to Nutrition Index (ATNi).This conversation is essential for anyone looking t...2024-11-1329 min
Arla UnpluggedFuture26 Special #5 - How digital and innovation have helped us raise the barTune into the fifth and final Future26 special episode, where we're talking tech and creativity with Torben Dahl Nyholm, CFO, and Patrik Hansson, EVP of Marketing and Innovation. Discover how digital and innovation are not just buzzwords but the power tools we're using to raise the bar during our Future26 Strategy. From personal tech wins to blockbuster dairy products and digital game changers, get the inside track on how we're turning ideas into action.Join us as we look ahead at the digital dreams and innovative realities shaping Arla's future. Don't miss this episode...2024-10-0720 minArla UnpluggedFuture26 Special #4 - How we are outperforming the marketCatch the latest Arla Unplugged episode where we tackle the big question: How are we outperforming the market during Future26?Peter Giørtz-Carlsen, head of our European market and Simon Stevens, head of our International markets, are here to break down the winning strategy. From volume to value, they're sharing how we are not just keeping up, but setting the pace. Get the scoop on the challenges, the triumphs, and the strategies that keep us ahead in a competitive world. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be a market leader.2024-09-2930 minArla UnpluggedFuture26 Special #3 - How we are leading sustainable dairyTune in to the third episode of Arla Unplugged, where sustainability takes center stage in our Future26 Strategy conversation. Hanne Søndergaard, EVP for Sustainability, Agriculture, and Communications, and Arla farmer owner Thomas Poulsen join us to chat about what it really takes to lead the charge in sustainable dairy.Hear straight from the field and the forefront of our strategy how we're turning sustainability goals into reality. This episode is all about the people and the passion driving our Future26 vision forward. Tune in for an engaging conversation that's as much about the big picture as it i...2024-09-2426 minArla UnpluggedFuture26 Special #2 - How we have built new capabilitiesDive into the second episode of the special edition of Arla Unplugged focused on the Future26 Strategy. This episode features insights from CHRO Ola Arvidsson and EVP of Supply Chain David Boulanger on how we're building new capabilities to shape the future of dairy.Learn about the innovative steps we're taking in the strategy period to enhance our operations and the strategic advancements driving us forward. Join the conversation and discover how Arla is evolving to meet the challenges of a dynamic industry.Stay tuned for more from our Executive Management Team as we delve deeper...2024-09-1821 minArla UnpluggedFuture26 Special #1 - How Future26 has helped us create the future of dairyJoin us for a special edition of Arla Unplugged, where we delve into the Future26 Strategy with our CEO, Peder Tuborgh. In this episode, Peder reflects on the essence and development of Future26, our achievements halfway through the strategy period, and the challenges faced along the way. Discover how Future26 is guiding Arla towards becoming an industry leader and what it takes to steer a global team through uncertain times.Stay tuned for more conversations with our Executive Management Team as we continue to explore the key elements of our Future26 Strategy2024-09-1316 minArla UnpluggedEpisode #6 - Empowering Local Farmers: Arla's Mission in NigeriaIn this episode of Arla Unplugged, we take you on an exciting journey to Nigeria, where we are making a significant impact on the local dairy industry. Join us as we welcome Snorri Sigurdsson, Senior Manager in Raw Milk Supply and Production, who leads the only Arla Farm of its kind in Nigeria.Snorri shares his fascinating journey and offers insights into how Arla's Good Growth DNA, particularly the Responsible pillar, guides his work and daily operations.Discover why Arla is present in Nigeria, the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly growing market with a huge potential...2024-08-1233 minArla UnpluggedEpisode #5 - Driving Change: Arla's Commitment to Responsible GrowthIn this fifth episode of Arla Unplugged, we dive deeper into the Responsible pillar of our Good Growth DNA.Join us as we welcome Susanne Andersen, Senior Manager for Human Rights at Arla.Susanne shares her journey at Arla, offering insights into how we are addressing critical issues such as employer housing, human rights, and avoiding modern slavery across the cascade of different markets and countries we operate. She'll share how these initiatives are not just policies, but integral parts of our mission to create a sustainable and ethical business environment.Tune i...2024-07-1626 minArla UnpluggedEpisode #4 - From Landfill to Lifesaver: AFI's Responsible GrowthIn this fourth episode of Arla Unplugged, we dive deeper into the Responsible pillar of our Good Growth DNA. Join us as we welcome Yvette Kaster, Senior Director for Business Excellence and Compliance and Levinia Scotti, Sustainability Program Manager from Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI).Yvette and Levinia share their journeys at AFI, offering insights into how the company over the years continuously has transformed whey from a waste product into specialized nutrition for infants and clinical use. They also discuss the innovative ways AFI is wokrking on reducing their environmental impact, aligning with Arla's bro...2024-07-0236 minArla UnpluggedEpisode #3 - Connecting Cooperative Values with Corporate Strategy w. Siavash MirshahiIn 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...2024-06-2027 minArla UnpluggedEpisode #2 Cooperative Innovation: Insights from Julian ReiszIn 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 inn...2024-06-1130 minArla UnpluggedEpisode #1 - Starting from scratch in BahrainIn 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 plac...2024-05-3025 min