Arla Foods delivered a strong first half of 2026, with global demand for nutritious dairy products and a recovery across the strategic brands resulting in volume-driven revenue growth of 6.7%, the company says. A normalisation of prices lifted demand for the cooperative’s brands, and the appetite for protein continued to grow.

In the first half of the year, Arla also completed its merger with DMK, marking the start of a new chapter. The results are a significant improvement compared to the same period last year. The group’s revenue reached €7.6 billion, while net profit increased to €213 million from €158 million in the first half of 2025.

The result was driven by renewed consumer demand as prices normalised across markets while global appetite for milk protein accelerated. The strategic brands grew across regions, with particularly strong progress in protein and sports nutrition.

The strong performance has enabled Arla’s board of directors to approve a semi-annual additional payment to farmers of 1 euro cent/kg milk delivered during the period. “We have entered 2026 in formidable shape. Demand for dairy products is strong all over the world, our brands have made up for lost time and added extra and consumers are responding positively to getting more value for money. This six months is the cooperative movement at its very best, we are translating strong consumer demand into real growth for our brands,” says Peder Tuborgh, CEO of Arla Foods.