Orkla Food Ingredients
Orkla Food Ingredients
Orkla Food Ingredients (OFI) is a leading European supplier of food ingredients, with a well-established footprint and deep expertise across local markets. With a strong platform for expansion in the United States, OFI is building on decades of experience to support customers with tailored, high-quality solutions. The company's portfolio spans a wide range of categories within the bakery, ice cream, and plant-based sectors, serving both artisanal and industrial players.
Driven by a clear vision – Be the leading supplier of tasty and innovative food solutions, enabling our customers to win – OFI's main focus is on close collaboration, product excellence, and continuous innovation to help customers succeed in a competitive and evolving market.
Ownership
59.4%
Ownership since
1999
Markets served
22
Employees
4,007
Revenues
NOK 19.4 bn
CEO
Johan Clarin
Ownership view
The ingredients market is large, diverse, and characterised by attractive underlying growth. Orkla Food Ingredients is a leading European and US supplier with a competitive advantage through a multilocal model that integrates production, sales, and distribution. The company has a strong track record of continuous structural and organic growth, led by an experienced and motivated management team. Orkla Food Ingredients has completed more than 50 acquisitions the last 25 years.
The company is executing a clear plan for value creation, targeting organic and structural growth with improved profitability. The 2024 partnership with Rhône strengthens this ambition, positioning Orkla Food Ingredients to become a market-leading ingredients business.
”Well-positioned for growth, with a continuous focus on delivering value to our customers.”
At Orkla Food Ingredients, we are focused on long-term value creation. With strong local presence, trusted customer relationships, and the backing of two strong owners, we are well positioned to grow across our core categories and beyond. As consumer expectations evolve, we continue to expand our offering with high-quality, relevant, and forward-looking food solutions. By combining deep industry knowledge with a passion for innovation and close collaboration, we aim to be the preferred partner for customers across the bakery, ice cream, and plant-based markets - helping them succeed and grow in an ever-changing food landscape.
Johan Clarin – CEO
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