Orkla ASA is a Norway-based industrial investment company focused on branded consumer goods and food ingredients. Headquartered in Oslo and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, Orkla operates through portfolio companies in categories such as packaged foods, confectionery and snacks, health and personal care, home and laundry products, and bakery and ice cream ingredients. Its businesses serve grocery, foodservice, pharmacy, and bakery channels primarily in the Nordics and Baltics, with additional activities in Central Europe and India.
Within the broader chemical value chain, Orkla is active through its food ingredients operations and holds a significant minority ownership in Jotun, a global paints and coatings company. The group manages manufacturing and sourcing across multiple countries, with an emphasis on product development, packaging, and supply chain capabilities for consumer and professional markets.