What Naturmælk does

Naturmælk is a farmer-owned cooperative dairy processor headquartered in Tinglev, Southern Jutland, Denmark, founded in 1994 and operating under the combined entity 'De Økologiske Mejerier' following the January 2017 merger with Øllingegaard Mejeri. The cooperative is owned by approximately 30 organic family farms operating roughly 3,500 dairy cows, supplying raw milk under organic (Økologikontrol) and Demeter biodynamic standards, with additional certification under IFS and Dyrenes Beskyttelse.

The product portfolio spans more than 35 milk varieties and over 53 cheese SKUs, supplemented by yogurt, cream, butter, and specialty items including barista milk variants, oat drink, ice cream mix, and lactose-free products. Processing emphasizes gentle, non-homogenized handling to preserve the milk's natural composition. The technical footprint is conventional dairy manufacturing rather than software or platform-based, with the cooperative's differentiation resting on certification stack, supply control, and gentle processing methods.

Naturmælk sells through multiple channels: three of Denmark's largest grocery chains (Bilka, Føtex, Rema 1000), B2B ingredient supply to meal kit companies (Retnemt, Aarstiderne, Skagen Food), a direct farm shop in Tinglev, and the naturbost.dk / naturost.dk e-commerce platform. Revenue mechanics are standard wholesale dairy pricing at a premium tier justified by organic and biodynamic certification, supplemented by higher-margin specialty SKUs and direct-to-consumer sales that capture retail margin. The customer base spans mainstream Danish grocery shoppers, premium meal kit subscribers, and direct consumers seeking traceable organic and biodynamic dairy.

Name

Naturmælk

Legal name

Naturmælk A.M.B.A.

Website

https://naturmaelk.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Naturmælk is a Danish farmer-owned cooperative dairy processor producing organic and Demeter-certified milk, cheese, yogurt, cream, and specialty items from approximately 30 member farms, distributing through Danish retail chains, meal kit operators, and direct-to-consumer channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Yogurt & Cultured Dairy Products Manufacturing (Kefir, Sour Cream, Labneh) (AFAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic Dairy Cattle Farming (AFAEACAJ), Skyr & Icelandic-Style Cultured Dairy Manufacturing (AFAHADAI), Organic Dairy & Eggs Wholesale (AFAIAJAC), Dairy Alternatives (Plant-Based Milk, Yogurt, Creamers) (CRADACAF)

Keywords

• Organic dairy products
• Organic milk
• Biodynamic dairy
• Specialty cheese
• Farmer-owned cooperative

Headquarters

HQ city

Tinglev

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dairy Product Sales: Naturmælk generates revenue through the production and sale of organic and biodynamic dairy products including milk, cream, butter, cheese, yogurt, kærnemælk, skyr, and specialty products. Products are sold through retail chains, their farm shop, and e-commerce platform.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Naturmælk produces and sells a wide range of organic and biodynamic (Demeter-certified) dairy products including fresh milk, specialty hay milk (hømælk), cheese, butter, cream, crème fraîche, buttermilk (kærnemælk), yogurt, skyr, koldskål, fermented drinks, and ice cream mixes. Products are processed gently without homogenization to preserve natural fat structure and taste. The cooperative is owned by approximately 30 organic family farms in Southern Jutland with around 3,500 cows, and sells through its own farm shop, e-commerce platform, major Danish retail chains, and meal kit companies.

Product overview

Naturmælk is a small, farmer-owned organic dairy cooperative operating under the umbrella of 'De Økologiske Mejerier' following a 2017 merger with Øllingegaard Mejeri. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of organic and biodynamic dairy products across multiple categories including fresh milk (standard, barista, and lactose-free variants), cheese (with 53+ varieties including GouDan, Cumulublu, Høost, Gyldenbjerg, Havkrog, Hassel, Hodde, and specialty selections), cream and butter products, fermented dairy (yogurt, skyr, kærnemælk, ymer, tykmælk), and specialty offerings like hay milk (Hømælk), biodynamic products, and ice cream mixes. The product range includes conventional organic options, lactose-free alternatives, and premium biodynamic products certified by Demeter. Naturmælk emphasizes traditional craftsmanship, animal welfare (with Dyrenes Beskyttelse certification), and sustainability, with products sold through retail chains, their own farm shop, and online via naturost.dk.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Øllingegaard: Separate organic dairy brand that merged with Naturmælk in 2017 under 'De Økologiske Mejerier' umbrella. Based in Skævinge, North Zealand.

Products and services

• Organic Fresh Milk

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 liter of organic milk protects 200 liters of groundwater from pesticide contamination
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Aarhus UniversitetminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Research partner in the Kalv-ved-Ko (calf with cow) project 2019-2022, investigating how stall systems can be developed to keep calves with cows longer after birth.
• Øllingegaard MejericoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017In January 2017, Øllingegaard Mejeri (a North Zealand organic dairy) merged with Naturmælk, consolidating activities under 'De Økologiske Mejerier'. Both dairies continue to operate - Øllingegaard in Skævinge and Naturmælk in Tinglev. The merger created a stronger family of smaller organic companies while maintaining local milk production for both Sjælland and Sønderjylland regions.
• Økologisk LandsforeningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating partner in the Kalv-ved-Ko project focusing on organic farming practices and animal welfare improvements.
• SEGESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural research and advisory organization partnering with Naturmælk on the 'Den Røde Ko' (The Red Cow) project to preserve old Danish livestock genetics and develop sustainable dairy production.
• BilkamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Danish retail chain distributing Naturmælk dairy products in stores across Denmark.
• FøtexmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish retail chain distributing Naturmælk products through their supermarket locations.
• Rema 1000majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish discount retail chain making Naturmælk products accessible to value-conscious consumers.
• RetnemtminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish meal kit company using Naturmælk products in their recipe boxes.
• AarstiderneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganic meal kit subscription service featuring Naturmælk dairy products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jörd: Swedish organic and biodynamic farm producing dairy including raw milk and cheese. Comparable artisanal organic/biodynamic positioning with farmer-owned narrative, though smaller scale and direct-to-consumer led.
• Thise Mejeri: Danish farmer-owned organic dairy cooperative producing milk, cheese, and yogurt with nationwide retail distribution. Closest structural and product analogue to Naturmælk — both are mid-sized Danish organic cooperatives with multi-product portfolios and farmer ownership models.
• Øllingegaard Mejeri: North Zealand organic dairy that merged with Naturmælk in 2017 under 'De Økologiske Mejerier'. Operates as a sister dairy brand from Skævinge with overlapping organic product range and identical cooperative philosophy.

Broad incumbents

• FrieslandCampina: Dutch farmer-owned dairy cooperative and one of the world's largest dairy processors with organic and conventional product lines. Comparable as a European dairy cooperative model with organic portfolio exposure.
• Arla Foods: Denmark-Sweden-headquartered dairy giant and farmer cooperative producing conventional and organic dairy across Europe. Competes with Naturmælk in Danish organic dairy retail shelf space and food-service channels but at vastly larger scale across a much broader portfolio.
• Lactalis: French-headquartered global dairy giant producing organic and specialty dairy across Europe. Competes in the broader European organic and specialty cheese/dairy category where Naturmælk participates.

Emerging players

• Naturli' Foods: Danish producer specializing in plant-based and organic alternatives (oat, pea, soy-based products) with strong Scandinavian retail presence. Comparable in organic positioning and Denmark market focus, but operating on the plant-based side of the dairy aisle.

Regional players

• Norrmejerier: Swedish farmer-owned dairy cooperative producing organic and conventional dairy across northern Sweden. Comparable as a Nordic farmer cooperative with multi-product dairy portfolios, though operating in a different national market.
• Valio: Finnish dairy cooperative producing organic and conventional dairy including cheeses, yogurts, and milk. Comparable in farmer-cooperative structure and Nordic organic dairy focus, though serving primarily the Finnish market.

Others

• Müller: German dairy company with broad dairy portfolio including yogurts and dairy drinks, with growing European retail presence. Adjacent competitor in European dairy aisles where Naturmælk's retail customers also source.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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