Orkla

Orkla ASA is a leading industrial investment company headquartered in Oslo, Norway. It has a presence in over 100 markets globally. The company specializes in brands and consumer-oriented businesses. Its focus is on creating sustainable value through active ownership.

Investment Approach and Portfolio

Orkla's investment strategy centers on acquiring and developing companies. These companies have strong brand identities and consumer appeal. The portfolio includes ten market-leading companies across various sectors.

• Orkla Foods: A leading branded consumer goods company in the Nordics, Baltics, and Central Europe. They offer products like frozen pizza, condiments, bread toppings, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Orkla Confectionery & Snacks: A prominent player in the Nordic and Baltic snacking category. Operating in seven markets with an annual turnover of approximately 9.7 billion NOK (2024).
• Orkla Health: Provides consumer health products including food supplements, oral care, and personal care items. Brands include Möller’s and Jordan.
• Orkla Food Ingredients: Supplies ingredients for bakery, ice cream, and plant-based markets. Focuses on margarine, butter blends, and ice cream ingredients.
• Orkla Home & Personal Care: Offers personal care, hygiene, laundry detergent, and cleaning products. Brands include Zalo, OMO, Blenda, Jif, and Define.
• Orkla House Care: Provides painting tools and accessories, basic and wool garments, and professional cleaning products.
• Orkla Investments: Includes investments in Sapa and Jotun as well as hydropower, real estate, and financial assets.

Global Presence

Orkla operates in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, the Baltics, the rest of Europe, and internationally. The company has a significant presence in the Nordic and Baltic regions. It holds strong positions in multiple local markets.

Financial Performance

In 2024, Orkla reported revenues of approximately NOK 70.7 billion. Net income stood at NOK 6.4 billion. The company employs around 19,500 people worldwide.

Recent Developments

In 2023, Orkla ASA transformed into an industrial investment company. Its new focus is owning strong brands and consumer-oriented companies. In 2024, the company sold Lilleborg. In 2025, it sold its hydropower portfolio and the Pierre Robert Group.

Office Locations

Orkla's headquarters are located in Oslo, Norway.

Besides operating in over 100 markets globally, Orkla has a significant presence in the Nordic and Baltic regions.

Additional office location:

• New Orleans, LA, USA