Orkla

Orkla is a supplier of branded consumer goods to the grocery, out-of-home, specialised retail, pharmacy and bakery sectors. The company has a product portfolio including snacks, confectionery, biscuits and, outside food, health, personal care, textiles, detergents and painting equipment products. Orkla's main markets are the Nordic and Baltic regions and countries in Central Europe, although it also holds strong positions in selected product categories in India. Orkla is one of Norway’s oldest business conglomerates, as its history dates back to 1654, when it started as a mining company extracting ore at Løkken Verk in Sør-Trøndelag County.