Arla to merge with Germany's largest dairy coop

The dairies said the merger would bring together more than 12,000 farmers creating the largest dairy cooperative in Europe

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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Arla to merge with Germany's largest dairy coop

Arla Foods and DMK Group have announced their intention to merge to create the strongest dairy cooperative in Europe. The merged entity will carry the Arla name. READ NOW: Cost of President Donald...

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