VALIO EESTI AKTSIASELTS

What VALIO EESTI AKTSIASELTS does

Valio Eesti Aktsiaselts is an Estonian dairy processor and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Finnish Valio Group, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Tallinn. The company operates two production facilities: Laeva Meierei in Valmaotsa (Tartu Parish), which produces fresh dairy products including yogurt, kefir, quark, cream, butter, and curd-based snacks; and Võru Juustutööstus in Võru, one of the largest employers in the Võru region with approximately 180 employees, which produces hard cheeses (the Forte series aged using Italian methods partly in Parma), processed cheeses, Cheddar, and spreads. Combined, the two plants produce approximately 300 different dairy and cheese products annually, with Võru alone producing roughly 4 million kg of cheese per year including more than 2,800 tonnes of Forte hard cheese.

The company's product portfolio is anchored by the Alma brand (Estonia's most recognized and beloved dairy brand per Kantar Emor), with sub-brands targeting specific use cases: Valio Gefilus (LGG probiotic + vitamin D functional line), PROfeel (protein-focused products including lactose-free mousse), Valio Viola (processed cheese), and the foodservice bulk range. Underlying technology includes Italian-trained hard cheese aging expertise, integration of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) probiotic cultures with vitamin D, protein-concentrated yogurt processes requiring three times the milk of standard yogurt, and a newly constructed €7 million, 6,000 sqm robotic, climate-controlled cheese warehouse in Võru that expands storage from 500 sqm to capacity for 110,000 cheese wheels.

Valio Eesti generates revenue through three channels: domestic retail (Alma, Valio, Gefilus, PROfeel products sold through Estonian supermarket chains), B2B foodservice (bulk-format dairy for hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and caterers in 5–20L or 2–5kg packaging), and international export (cheese and dairy products distributed to 24+ countries including Finland, the Baltic states, Germany, Italy, the USA, Canada, Greece, India, and the UAE). Approximately half of Võru's cheese output is consumed in Italy for aging and repurchase, with the remainder exported through distributors.

Name

VALIO EESTI AKTSIASELTS

Legal name

Valio Eesti Aktsiaselts

Website

https://valio.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Valio Eesti Aktsiaselts is an Estonian dairy processor and subsidiary of Finland's Valio Group, producing approximately 300 fresh and cheese products across two plants for Estonian retail, foodservice, and export to 24+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Creamery Butter Manufacturing (311512)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drinkable Yogurt & Kefir Manufacturing (AFAHADAC), Dairy Spreads, Dips & Cream Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Fresh dairy products
• Cheese manufacturing
• Probiotic dairy
• Quark snacks
• Foodservice dairy supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dairy Product Sales (Domestic Retail): Valio Eesti generates revenue primarily through the sale of finished dairy products — milk, yogurt, kefir, quark, cream, butter, fresh cheese, sour cream, curd products, and cheese — to Estonian consumers via retail chains, supermarkets, and grocery stores throughout Estonia.
2. International / Export Sales: Valio Eesti exports cheese and dairy products to over 24 countries, including Greece, India, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, Italy, Germany, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, and the USA. Hard cheeses from the Võru plant (Gran Regale, Forte) and fresh dairy products under the Alma brand form the core of export revenue.
3. Foodservice / B2B Sales: Valio Eesti supplies bulk-format dairy products (10L and 20L milk, 5kg yogurt buckets, 2kg cheese, etc.) to foodservice operators, bakeries, restaurants, and catering companies in Estonia under the Foodservice section of its product range.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Valio Eesti produces and markets a wide range of fresh dairy products (milk, yogurt, kefir, quark, cream, butter, curd snacks) and cheeses (hard cheeses, processed cheeses, grated cheeses) under brands Alma, Valio Gefilus, PROfeel, and Valio Viola. The company operates two production facilities in Estonia (Laeva Meierei and Võru Juustutööstus), supplies Estonian retail and foodservice, and exports to 24+ countries.

Product overview

Valio Eesti AS is an Estonian dairy company with a diversified portfolio of consumer and foodservice dairy products. The company operates two production facilities - Laeva Meierei in Valmaotsa, Tartumaa and Võru Juustutööstus in Võru. Core consumer brands include Alma (wide-ranging dairy products including quark snacks/kohukesed, yogurts, puddings, cream products), Valio Gefilus (probiotic products with LGG bacteria and D-vitamin), and PROfeel (protein-focused supplements). The cheese portfolio features Valio Forte (Italian-style hard cheeses aged in Parma), Valio Atleet (Cheddar and sandwich cheeses), and processed cheese lines (Alma sulatatud juust and Valio Viola). The company also produces butter, sour cream, cooking cream, whipping cream, cottage cheese, and dip sauces under the Alma DIP! brand. Foodsafety bulk products are offered through the Foodservice division. The company produces approximately 300 different dairy and cheese products annually, exporting to over 24 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alma: Main consumer dairy brand in Estonia, includes milk, yogurt, cheese, curd snacks, butter, and cream products. Known as Estonia's most recognized and beloved dairy brand.
• Valio Gefilus
• PROfeel
• Valio Viola

Products and services

• Alma puding kohvi 230g Coffee pudding made from pure domestic milk with creamy consistency, sold in 230g packaging. Consumer dairy dessert product.
• Alma Kreeka stiilis proteiinijogurt Greek-style protein yogurt with the highest protein content on the Estonian market, requiring 3x more milk than regular yogurt to deliver 3x more protein. Available in 180g and 370g sizes.
• Alma Muah! koorejogurt vanilli 380g Silky vanilla cream yogurt with indulgent taste, 380g packaging. Part of the Alma Muah! premium cream yogurt line.
• Alma kohupiimahõrgutis ahjuõuna 150g Layered dessert-style quark snack with baked apple jam and light vanilla flavor, 150g packaging.
• Alma sulatatud juust Cheddari-tšilli 200g Rich-flavored creamy processed cheese combining Cheddar and chili flavors, produced at the Võru Cheese Factory. For spreading and cooking, 200g.
• PROfeel proteiini-mousse cappuccino 150g Silky protein mousse with cappuccino flavor and airy texture, made with high-quality milk protein, no added sugar, lactose-free, 150g.
• Valio Gefilus mango-apelsini keefir 1kg Tropical mango-orange flavored kefir containing LGG lactic acid bacteria and vitamin D, made from 100% Estonian pure milk in 1kg packaging.
• Alma vanilli kohuke (Alma vanilla quark snack) Quark-based curd snack with crispy glaze and soft quark interior in vanilla flavor. Named the most successful new product in the Estonian food market for 2024 by NielsenIQ.
• Valio Gefilus maitsestamata jogurt 2,5% 380g Lactose-free unflavored probiotic yogurt with LGG lactic acid bacteria and vitamin D, produced at Laeva Meierei.
• Valio Forte Classico kõva itaaliapärane juust 180g Italian-style hard cheese aged 10 months with piquant aroma, ripe slightly sweet taste, and grainy crumbly structure. Made at the Võru facility and aged in Parma cellars. Part of the Forte series (Forte Classico, Forte Superiore, Gran Regale).
• Alma sulatatud juust trühvlimaitseline 200g Truffle-flavored processed cheese produced at the Võru Cheese Factory using domestic-quality raw materials. Part of the new Alma sulatatud juust (processed cheese) series.
• Valio Atleet Cheddar riivjuust 200g Grated Cheddar-type cheese, the first Estonian-made milk-based Cheddar. Awarded 'Eesti Parim Piimatoode 2016' (Estonian Best Dairy Product 2016). For baking and cooking.
• Alma või 200g Traditional Estonian butter with 82% fat content, made from fresh pure domestic milk. Includes measuring marks on the packaging for baking convenience.
• Alma hapukoor 20% 250g Traditional 20% sour cream made from pure domestic milk, suitable for enhancing a wide range of dishes.
• Alma 20% toidukoor 400ml 20% fresh cooking cream suitable for cream soups, pasta dishes, sauces, and desserts. Balances richness and lightness.
• Valio Atleet riivjuust küpsetistele 200g Specialty grated cheese formulated for pastries and pasta dishes. Designed for use in pies and oven dishes.
• Alma vahukoor 35% 200ml Traditional 35% whipping cream made from pure domestic milk, suitable for desserts, creamy sauces, and soups.
• Valio Gefilus mustikakeefir 1kg Bilberry-flavored probiotic kefir with LGG lactic acid bacteria and vitamin D. A unique fermented dairy product on the Estonian market combining domestic bilberries with probiotic culture.
• Alma kohukesed (curd snack range) Curd snack (kohuke) line combining soft quark interior with crispy glaze. Available in four flavors: vanilla, cocoa, raspberry, and mango. Produced at the Laeva factory.
• Alma DIP! dipikastmed (dip sauce range) Multi-award-winning dip sauce range using quark cream as base ingredient. Contains 2.5x less fat and 2x more protein than competing dips.
• Valio Eesti Foodservice tooted (Foodservice bulk dairy range) Professional-grade dairy products for the foodservice sector: bulk milk, yogurt, sour cream, cream, quark, cottage cheese, cheese, and butter in large-format packaging (5kg, 10L, 20L formats). Targeted at hotels, restaurants, catering companies, and bakeries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alma vanilla quark captured second place in Estonia's quark market within 4 months of launch (September 2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mapri EhitusmoderateOthers · 19 November 2024Mapri Ehitus is the construction contractor building Valio Eesti's new 6,000 sqm high-tech cheese warehouse at the Võru production site. The building is scheduled for completion by summer 2025. Valio Eesti's management notes significant technical complexity in food industry construction, with Mapri contributing construction expertise while Valio provides specialized requirements for cheese aging.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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