Valio is a dairy cooperative owned by Finnish milk producers since 1905. It takes responsibility seriously in its operations through ensuring the traceability and quality of its products from farm to store, prioritizing animal welfare and environmental sustainability, and caring for the well-being of its employees and customers.

1. Responsibility is the core of
Valio’s operations

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Owned by milk producers since 1905
Valio is the pioneering dairy industry player
owned by Finnish milk producers.
The company pays its entire profit to its owners
i.e. Valio Group milk producers.

3. Responsibility at Valio comes in many forms
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FINNISHNESS
QUALITY
TRACEABILITY
CLEANNESS RECYCLABLE
PACKAGESCOWS
WELL-BEING
NO GMO
ENVIRONMENT
RESEARCH
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
IN-HOUSE CONTROL
ORIGIN
EMPLOYER
COUNTRYSIDE
SAFETY
ETHICAL PURCHASING
INVESTMENT
WELL-BEING AT WORK
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

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Valio’s value is We Make the Best
Responsibility relates to
consumers, customers,
personnel, animals and
the environment.

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Valio knows the origin of its products
We use high-quality milk in our
products at all times. Those
manufactured in Finland are made
from clean Finnish milk collected at
our dairy farms every other day.
We know where our raw material
comes from.

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We supervise product quality from farm to dairy
As well as several times in production.
We run an uninterrupted distribution cold chain.
Securing tasty, safe products for consumers.

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The work of Valio dairy farms in Finland is
guided by our Quality Manual
Almost all our dairy farms operate a
quality agreement with Valio.
It promotes cows’ well-being and milk quality.

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Taking good care of our cows
Almost half of Finland’s cows live in
free stall barns. Valio cows get no GMO
feed. Valio and our dairy farmers work
together to improve cows’ well-being.

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Valio R&D follows in the footsteps of
Nobel laureate A.I. Virtanen
Valio has more than 100 years of experience as a
developer and manufacturer of tasty products.
Valio products are made by skilled professionals to
meet consumer needs and wishes. Well-being is key.

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Milk combines natural ingredients
making the environment important to us
We organise efficient milk collection and product
distribution. We make expert use of raw materials.
We increase energy efficiency and the share of
renewable energy employed in production.
We reduce waste water load and water consumption.
80% of Valio packages can be recycled.
Our products are delivered to shops and
other customers on trays that are 85% recyclable.

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Valio’s customers are highly satisfied with the
service they receive
We are acclaimed for Valio brand quality
products, our reliability and professional
co-operation. Valio’s supply chain
performance runs at nearly 100 per cent.

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Valio cares for well-being at work
Our goals are zero accidents, with
encouraging supervisors and skilled
personnel. Good results are rewarded.

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