Arla merger set to bring together more than 11,000 dairy farmers

European Commission approval seals deal between dairy cooperative and DMK Foods

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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The European Commission had raised concerns ahead of the Arla-DMK Group merger
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The European Commission had raised concerns ahead of the Arla-DMK Group merger

The merger between Arla Foods and DMK Group has been launched today (June 1) after the deal, which will form Europe's leading farmer-owned dairy cooperative, was approved by the European Commission...

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