Orkla ASA is a Norway-based conglomerate specializing in branded consumer goods, with a strong foothold in the Nordic region and expanding operations across Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltics and India. The company’s origins date back to the mid-17th century as a mining venture, and over the centuries Orkla has evolved into a diversified industrial group. Today, it is headquartered in Oslo and employs approximately 18,000 people worldwide, delivering a broad portfolio of products to consumers and professional customers.
Orkla’s core activities are organized into several business areas. Its Consumer & Branded Products division develops and markets a wide range of food, snacks and confectionery brands—such as Grandiosa, Stabburet, Kims and Toro—while its Home & Personal Care arm offers household cleaning, laundry and personal hygiene items under brands like Jif, Zalo and Jordan. The company also operates an Ingredient Solutions unit supplying bakery and confectionery ingredients to food manufacturers, as well as an Industrial Investments area that includes aluminum solutions and other industrial holdings.
Geographically, Orkla focuses on the Nordic home market, leveraging longstanding retailer relationships, but it has also pursued growth through targeted acquisitions in Poland, the Baltics and India to tap into emerging demand for branded consumer and health products. Distribution channels include major grocery chains, pharmacies and foodservice providers, supported by a manufacturing network of factories and R&D centers across Europe and Asia.
Under the leadership of CEO Jaan Ivar Semlitsch and an experienced executive team, Orkla maintains a strategic emphasis on innovation, operational efficiency and sustainability. The company has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental footprint, promoting responsible sourcing and supporting local communities. With a history spanning more than 350 years and a focused portfolio of market-leading brands, Orkla ASA continues to pursue profitable growth in its core sectors.
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