Valio

Valio is Finland’s largest dairy cooperative and one of the most recognized food brands in the Nordic region, owned by approximately 4,000 Finnish dairy farmers. Headquartered in Helsinki, Valio processes a significant share of all milk produced in Finland and markets a wide range of dairy products domestically and internationally. The cooperative is deeply committed to sustainability, with ambitious targets to achieve carbon-neutral milk production by 2035 through its CARBO program. This initiative works directly with member farmers to implement carbon farming practices, improve manure management, increase energy efficiency, and reduce on-farm methane emissions. Valio invests substantially in research and development, collaborating with universities, research institutes, and technology companies to develop innovative solutions for sustainable dairy production. The cooperative has developed novel plant-based and low-emission products as part of its broader sustainability strategy. Through its cooperative structure, Valio ensures that farmer sustainability efforts are supported financially and technically, making environmental improvement both viable and economically rewarding for Finnish dairy farmers.