--- title: "News archive" date: 2023-11-08 author: "Mikko Mustalampi" --- # News archive ## News archive 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 May[St1 and Valio establish Ekviton Oy to advance emission reductions in Finland ](https://www.valio.com/news/st1-and-valio-establish-ekviton-oy-to-advance-emission-reductions-in-finland/)(27.05.2026) [Valio’s sustainability bonus encourages dairy farms to improve animal welfare and reduce the climate impact of milk production](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-sustainability-bonus-encourages-dairy-farms-to-improve-animal-welfare-and-reduce-the-climate-impact-of-milk-production/)(21.05.2026) [Valio plans to relocate production of Oulu factory to Riihimäki, Jyväskylä and Joensuu – change negotiations to begin](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-plans-to-relocate-production-of-oulu-factory-to-riihimaki-jyvaskyla-and-joensuu-change-negotiations-to-begin/)(18.05.2026) April[Two new dairy farmer members to Valio’s Supervisory Board ](https://www.valio.com/news/two-new-dairy-farmer-members-to-valios-supervisory-board/)(29.04.2026) [Valio’s Sustainability Report 2025 published](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-sustainability-report-2025-published/)(29.04.2026) [Valio’s business grew steadily in 2025 in a challenging operating environment](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-business-grew-steadily-in-2025-in-a-challenging-operating-environment/)(29.04.2026) [Food 2.0 research program expands: Business Finland provides significant additional funding to Valio and the ecosystem](https://www.valio.com/news/food-2-0-research-program-expands-business-finland-provides-significant-additional-funding-to-valio-and-the-ecosystem/)(21.04.2026) February[Valio invests €120,000 in student employment in the food sector](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-invests-e120000-in-student-employment-in-the-food-sector/)(11.02.2026) [MERI-NEWS project – Fertilisers from ship emissions](https://www.valio.com/news/meri-news-project-fertilisers-from-ship-emissions/)(04.02.2026) January[MetaFerm project develops new fermented plant based food solutions – EUR 1.5 million funding from Business Finland](https://www.valio.com/news/metaferm-project-develops-new-fermented-plant-based-food-solutions-eur-1-5-million-funding-from-business-finland/)(26.01.2026) [Valio and Saga Vanninen begin a partnership](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-and-saga-vanninen-begin-a-partnership/)(14.01.2026) December[Valio invests in Melt&Marble: new openings for tasty food of the future](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-invests-in-meltmarble-new-openings-for-tasty-food-of-the-future/)(08.12.2025) [Suomen Lantakaasu withdraws from Säkylä biogas plant project](https://www.valio.com/news/suomen-lantakaasu-withdraws-from-sakyla-biogas-plant-project/)(03.12.2025) November[Annikka Hurme has been awarded the title of Industrial Counsellor by the President of Finland](https://www.valio.com/news/annikka-hurme-has-been-awarded-the-title-of-industrial-counsellor-by-the-president-of-finland/)(28.11.2025) [Future Valio Farmers programme was awarded as the best cooperative innovation in Europe](https://www.valio.com/news/future-valio-farmers-programme-was-awarded-as-the-best-cooperative-innovation-in-europe/)(20.11.2025) [Elli Siltala has decided to leave her position and pursue new opportunities outside Valio](https://www.valio.com/news/elli-siltala-has-decided-to-leave-her-position-and-pursue-new-opportunities-outside-valio/)(12.11.2025) October[Timo Pajari appointed as a member of Valio’s Executive Board responsible for Sales and Commercial Operations function ](https://www.valio.com/news/timo-pajari-appointed-as-a-member-of-valios-executive-board-responsible-for-sales-and-commercial-operations-function/)(01.10.2025) September[ Valio is updating the composition and responsibilities of its Executive Board](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-is-updating-the-composition-and-responsibilities-of-its-executive-board/)(30.09.2025) [Brand Finance 2025: Valio is the strongest brand overall in the Nordic countries and the strongest food and dairy brand in the world](https://www.valio.com/news/brand-finance-2025-valio-is-the-strongest-brand-overall-in-the-nordic-countries-and-the-strongest-food-and-dairy-brand-in-the-world/)(02.09.2025) June[Suomen Lantakaasu Oy advances development of a new biogas plant in Säkylä ](https://www.valio.com/news/suomen-lantakaasu-oy-advances-development-of-a-new-biogas-plant-in-sakyla/)(18.06.2025) [Suomen Lantakaasu Oy invests in Nurmes biogas plant](https://www.valio.com/news/suomen-lantakaasu-oy-invests-in-nurmes-biogas-plant/)(09.06.2025) [Valio relocates production of Kauhava factory to Joensuu – factory to close earliest in the end of the year ](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-relocates-production-of-kauhava-factory-to-joensuu-factory-to-close-earliest-in-the-end-of-the-year/)(04.06.2025) May[Valio’s Food 2.0 Project Advances in Building a Sustainable Food System – Strong Commitment from the Food Sector](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-food-2-0-project-advances-in-building-a-sustainable-food-system-strong-commitment-from-the-food-sector/)(22.05.2025) [Valio investing EUR 30 million in cheese maturation warehouse and automation at Joensuu production plant](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-investing-eur-30-million-in-cheese-maturation-warehouse-and-automation-at-joensuu-production-plant/)(12.05.2025) April[Valio’s sustainability programme focuses on climate work and animal welfare ](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-sustainability-programme-focuses-on-climate-work-and-animal-welfare/)(28.04.2025) [Four new dairy farmer members to Valio’s Supervisory Board ](https://www.valio.com/news/four-new-dairy-farmer-members-to-valios-supervisory-board/)(24.04.2025) [Valio’s business developed steadily in 2024 ](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-business-developed-steadily-in-2024/)(24.04.2025) [Valio planning to relocate production of Kauhava factory – change negotiations to begin ](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-planning-to-relocate-production-of-kauhava-factory-change-negotiations-to-begin/)(15.04.2025) [Suomen Lantakaasu Oy’s biogas plant planned for Lapinlahti receives environmental permit – construction to start immediately](https://www.valio.com/news/suomen-lantakaasu-oys-biogas-plant-planned-for-lapinlahti-receives-environmental-permit-construction-to-start-immediately/)(14.04.2025) [Valio is ahead of its target for the reduction of plastic used for single-serve packaging set in the Green Deal](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-is-ahead-of-its-target-for-the-reduction-of-plastic-used-for-single-serve-packaging-set-in-the-green-deal/)(11.04.2025) [Esko tool helps Valio dairy farms with sustainability reporting](https://www.valio.com/news/esko-tool-helps-valio-dairy-farms-with-sustainability-reporting/)(08.04.2025) March[Carbo® Farm calculator helps reduce emissions from domestic milk and beef production – common calculation model covers almost 90% of Finnish cattle farms](https://www.valio.com/news/carbo-farm-calculator-helps-reduce-emissions-from-domestic-milk-and-beef-production-common-calculation-model-covers-almost-90-of-finnish-cattle-farms/)(25.03.2025) February[Härkis® changes ownership: Valio acquires Raisio’s plant protein business](https://www.valio.com/news/harkis-changes-ownership-valio-acquires-raisios-plant-protein-business/)(13.02.2025) January[Valio and Melt&Marble to Develop Next-Gen Food Products](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-and-meltmarble-to-develop-next-gen-food-products/)(30.01.2025) [New biogas-fuelled milk truck started operating in Pedersöre, Ostrobothnia ](https://www.valio.com/news/new-biogas-fuelled-milk-truck-to-start-operating-in-pedersore-central-ostrobothnia/)(08.01.2025) December[New members of the Board of Directors and the Supervisory Board of Valio](https://www.valio.com/news/new-members-of-the-board-of-directors-and-the-supervisory-board-of-valio/)(23.12.2024) [Vantaa plant and Pitäjänmäki warehouse to close in coming years – operations to be relocated to Joensuu and Riihimäki](https://www.valio.com/news/vantaa-plant-and-pitajanmaki-warehouse-to-close-in-coming-years-operations-to-be-relocated-to-joensuu-and-riihimaki/)(12.12.2024) November[Valio Akatemia® programme stipends for 2025: 307 stipends, over 124,000 euros for sports for children and young people in Finland](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-akatemia-programme-stipends-for-2025-307-stipends-over-124000-euros-for-sports-for-children-and-young-people-in-finland/)(19.11.2024) [Suomen Lantakaasu investing more than EUR 80 million in Kiuruvesi biogas plant project](https://www.valio.com/news/suomen-lantakaasu-investing-more-than-eur-80-million-in-kiuruvesi-biogas-plant-project/)(11.11.2024) October[Oddlygood acquires Rude Health – on its way to become one of the leading plant-based companies in Europe](https://www.valio.com/news/oddlygood-acquires-rude-health-on-its-way-to-become-one-of-the-leading-plant-based-companies-in-europe/)(29.10.2024) [Valio planning to relocate Vantaa plant and Pitäjänmäki warehouse operations – change negotiations are starting](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-planning-to-relocate-vantaa-plant-and-pitajanmaki-warehouse-operations-change-negotiations-are-starting/)(17.10.2024) [Valio launches the Carbon-Neutral Dairy Farm pilot: target is to reduce carbon footprint of milk to zero in five years](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-launches-the-carbon-neutral-dairy-farm-pilot-target-is-to-reduce-carbon-footprint-of-milk-to-zero-in-five-years/)(04.10.2024) September[Valio is investing EUR 70 million in Seinäjoki production plant](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-is-investing-eur-70-million-in-seinajoki-production-plant/)(12.09.2024) [Suomen Lantakaasu and Atria Finland invest in biogas plant in Nurmo](https://www.valio.com/news/suomen-lantakaasu-and-atria-finland-invest-in-biogas-plant-in-nurmo/)(09.09.2024) June[Valio to transfer production of juices and plant-based snack and cooking products to Riihimäki plant – Helsinki and Turku plants to close in upcoming years](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-to-transfer-production-of-juices-and-plant-based-snack-and-cooking-products-to-riihimaki-plant-helsinki-and-turku-plants-to-close-in-upcoming-years/)(19.06.2024) [Valio’s new biogas-powered milk truck on the road in the Riihimäki and Jyväskylä regions](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-new-biogas-powered-milk-truck-on-the-road-in-the-riihimaki-and-jyvaskyla-regions/)(10.06.2024) [Suomen Lantakaasu Oy moves forward with the development of two new biogas plants in Ostrobothnia](https://www.valio.com/news/suomen-lantakaasu-oy-moves-forward-with-the-development-of-two-new-biogas-plants-in-ostrobothnia/)(06.06.2024) May[Valio’s new heat pump system in Seinäjoki factory promotes energy recycling](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-new-heat-pump-system-in-seinajoki-factory-promotes-energy-recycling/)(30.05.2024) [Valio invests over EUR 60 million in Lapinlahti plant cheese manufacturing](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-invests-over-eur-60-million-in-lapinlahti-plant-cheese-manufacturing/)(28.05.2024) [Valio’s leading project, Food 2.0, is progressing – presenting the key personnel and research themes](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-leading-project-food-2-0-is-progressing-presenting-the-key-personnel-and-research-themes/)(21.05.2024) April[Valio’s sustainability programme is updating on 1.5.2024: sustainability bonus actions increase emphasis on grazing and dairy farm climate work](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-sustainability-programme-is-updating-on-1-5-2024-sustainability-bonus-actions-increase-emphasis-on-grazing-and-dairy-farm-climate-work/)(30.04.2024) [New chairman and four new dairy farmer members to Valio’s Supervisory Board](https://www.valio.com/news/new-chairman-and-four-new-dairy-farmer-members-to-valios-supervisory-board/)(25.04.2024) [Valio in 2023: Valio defended its position in a challenging operating environment](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-in-2023-valio-defended-its-position-in-a-challenging-operating-environment/)(25.04.2024) [Valio’s Sustainability Report compiles sustainability work achievements, goals and development targets](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-sustainability-report-compiles-sustainability-work-achievements-goals-and-development-targets-2/)(25.04.2024) [Valio planning to transfer production of juices and plant-based snack and cooking products to Riihimäki plant – change negotiations to start at Helsinki and Turku plants](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-planning-to-transfer-production-of-juices-and-plant-based-snack-and-cooking-products-to-riihimaki-plant-change-negotiations-to-start-at-helsinki-and-turku-plants/)(09.04.2024) March[Valio’s change negotiations ended](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-change-negotiations-ended/)(19.03.2024) [Valio joins Fairtrade to tackle the challenges of the wild berry industry in Finland](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-joins-fairtrade-to-tackle-the-challenges-of-the-wild-berry-industry-in-finland/)(07.03.2024) February[Suomen Lantakaasu Oy to start groundworks for biogas plant in Kiuruvesi](https://www.valio.com/news/suomen-lantakaasu-oy-to-start-groundworks-for-biogas-plant-in-kiuruvesi/)(29.02.2024) [Suomen Lantakaasu Oy acquires Nurmon Bioenergia](https://www.valio.com/news/suomen-lantakaasu-oy-acquires-nurmon-bioenergia/)(26.02.2024) [Valio is launching an extensive RDI project Food 2.0 with Business Finland’s funding to develop a food system of the future](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-is-launching-an-extensive-rdi-project-food-2-0-with-business-finlands-funding-to-develop-a-food-system-of-the-future/)(16.02.2024) January[Valio to start change negotiations](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-to-start-change-negotiations/)(24.01.2024) [Valio’s factory in Haapavesi transfers to electricity-based heat production with Adven’s electric boiler implementation](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-factory-in-haapavesi-transfers-to-electricity-based-heat-production-with-advens-electric-boiler-implementation/)(16.01.2024) December[Valio invests in Suonenjoki plant – new preprocessing facility will bring flexibility and efficiency to production](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-invests-in-suonenjoki-plant-new-preprocessing-facility-will-bring-flexibility-and-efficiency-to-production/)(19.12.2023) [The winner of ValioHackathon uses data to solve the reasons behind seasonal variation of milkproduction](https://www.valio.com/news/the-winner-of-valiohackathon-uses-data-to-solve-the-reasons-behind-seasonal-variation-of-milkproduction/)(04.12.2023) November[Valio launches a new product segment to enable better-tasting protein products](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-launches-a-new-product-segment-to-enable-better-tasting-protein-products/)(23.11.2023) [Suomen Lantakaasu Oy advancing biogas plant investments in North Ostrobothnia, Central Ostrobothnia and South Ostrobothnia](https://www.valio.com/news/suomen-lantakaasu-oy-advancing-biogas-plant-investments-in-north-ostrobothnia-central-ostrobothnia-and-south-ostrobothnia/)(14.11.2023) [Valio commits to reduce the use of plastic by 15% in its single-use, single-serving packaging by 2026](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-commits-to-reduce-the-use-of-plastic-by-15-in-its-single-use-single-serving-packaging-by-2026/)(01.11.2023) October[Oddlygood acquires Planti Takes the lead in two dairy alternative categories in Sweden and Finland](https://www.valio.com/news/oddlygood-acquires-planti-takes-the-lead-in-two-dairy-alternative-categories-in-sweden-and-finland/)(02.10.2023) August[New study on seniors shows the benefits of products rich in MFGM and protein](https://www.valio.com/news/new-study-on-seniors-shows-the-benefits-of-products-rich-in-mfgm-and-protein/)(22.08.2023) [Decision on location of Suomen Lantakaasu Oy biogas plant in Kiuruvesi – the biogas plant is planned on the south side of Pyhäsalmentie road](https://www.valio.com/news/decision-on-location-of-suomen-lantakaasu-oy-biogas-plant-in-kiuruvesi-the-biogas-plant-is-planned-on-the-south-side-of-pyhasalmentie-road/)(09.08.2023) June[Ulf Jahnsson to start as Valio’s VP, Primary Production and Milk Procurement, on 1 August 2023](https://www.valio.com/news/ulf-jahnsson-to-start-as-valios-vp-primary-production-and-milk-procurement-on-1-august-2023/)(20.06.2023) May[Valio’s sustainability bonus programme was updated on 1.5.2023 – the goal is to increase cattle grazing, biodiversity and climate actions](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-sustainability-bonus-programme-was-updated-on-1-5-2023-the-goal-is-to-increase-cattle-grazing-biodiversity-and-climate-actions/)(04.05.2023) [Three new dairy farmers to Valio’s Supervisory Board](https://www.valio.com/news/three-new-dairy-farmers-to-valios-supervisory-board/)(03.05.2023) [Three new dairy farmers to Valio’s Supervisory Board](https://www.valio.com/news/three-new-dairy-farmers-to-valios-supervisory-board-2/)(02.05.2023) April[Three new dairy farmers to Valio’s Supervisory Board](https://www.valio.com/news/three-new-dairy-farmers-to-valios-supervisory-board-3/)(28.04.2023) [Valio’s Sustainability Report compiles sustainability work achievements, goals and development targets](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-sustainability-report-compiles-sustainability-work-achievements-goals-and-development-targets/)(27.04.2023) [Valio in 2022: Good performance in a challenging environment](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-in-2022-good-performance-in-a-challenging-environment/)(27.04.2023) [Valio Launches New Infant-Grade Skimmed Milk Powder for Dry-Blend IMF Production](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-launches-new-infant-grade-skimmed-milk-powder-for-dry-blend-imf-production/)(25.04.2023) [Valio to invest in eniferBio to scale up production of new PEKILO® mycoprotein for global food and animal nutrition markets](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-to-invest-in-eniferbio-to-scale-up-production-of-new-pekilo-mycoprotein-for-global-food-and-animal-nutrition-markets/)(19.04.2023) March[Valio again takes the lead in the Sustainable Brand Index study – Finns perceive Valio as the most sustainable brand in Finland](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-again-takes-the-lead-in-the-sustainable-brand-index-study-finns-perceive-valio-as-the-most-sustainable-brand-in-finland/)(21.03.2023) [Ismo Nikkola appointed member of Valio’s Executive Board with responsibility for brand and marketing, as well as sustainability, communications and public affairs](https://www.valio.com/news/ismo-nikkola-appointed-member-of-valios-executive-board-with-responsibility-for-brand-and-marketing-as-well-as-sustainability-communications-and-public-affairs/)(20.03.2023) [New feed additive can significantly reduce methane emissions generated by ruminants, already at the dairy farm](https://www.valio.com/news/new-feed-additive-can-significantly-reduce-methane-emissions-generated-by-ruminants-already-at-the-dairy-farm/)(14.03.2023) February[Valio and VTT researching the use of plasma technology to convert barn air methane into carbon dioxide](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-and-vtt-researching-the-use-of-plasma-technology-to-convert-barn-air-methane-into-carbon-dioxide/)(16.02.2023) January[Valio packages with caps will change due to the EU Directive](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-packages-with-caps-will-change-due-to-the-eu-directive/)(17.01.2023) December[Plans for biogas production plant by Valio and St1’s joint venture Suomen Lantakaasu Oy progressing](https://www.valio.com/news/plans-for-biogas-production-plant-by-valio-and-st1s-joint-venture-suomen-lantakaasu-oy-progressing/)(19.12.2022) [Valio Board of Directors in 2023](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-board-of-directors-in-2023/)(15.12.2022) November[Valio joins international campaign to make the assessment of nature dependencies mandatory for major, multinational companies](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-joins-international-campaign-to-make-the-assessment-of-nature-dependencies-mandatory-for-major-multinational-companies/)(03.11.2022) October[Valio’s biggest-ever energy-efficiency investment in Lapinlahti: recovering heat from the factory chimney](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-biggest-ever-energy-efficiency-investment-in-lapinlahti-recovering-heat-from-the-factory-chimney/)(24.10.2022) [Would you take a bite? Over a million cravings were analyzed by AI to create the future-proofed milk chocolate to please all](https://www.valio.com/news/would-you-take-a-bite-over-a-million-cravings-were-analyzed-by-ai-to-create-the-future-proofed-milk-chocolate-to-please-all/)(13.10.2022) [Valio phases out the use of natural gas in Riihimäki and reduces the factories’ carbon dioxide emissions](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-phases-out-the-use-of-natural-gas-in-riihimaki-and-reduces-the-factories-carbon-dioxide-emissions/)(12.10.2022) [Valio and Adven minimize the use of peat at the Seinäjoki plant](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-and-adven-minimize-the-use-of-peat-at-the-seinajoki-plant/)(06.10.2022) September[Study: Responsible packaging is assessed by its recyclability Valio’s packaging is gradually switching to renewable materials with better recyclability](https://www.valio.com/news/study-responsible-packaging-is-assessed-by-its-recyclability-valios-packaging-is-gradually-switching-to-renewable-materials-with-better-recyclability/)(14.09.2022) June[Total methane production in milk production reduced by 57 per cent in 60 years – further reductions still possible](https://www.valio.com/news/total-methane-production-in-milk-production-reduced-by-57-per-cent-in-60-years-further-reductions-still-possible/)(15.06.2022) [Valio to give a new financial incentive to dairy farmers: the goal is to increase cattle grazing, biodiversity and climate actions](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-to-give-a-new-financial-incentive-to-dairy-farmers-the-goal-is-to-increase-cattle-grazing-biodiversity-and-climate-actions/)(01.06.2022) May[Ismo Nikkola appointed Valio’s SVP of Global Brand and Marketing](https://www.valio.com/news/ismo-nikkola-appointed-valios-svp-of-global-brand-and-marketing/)(24.05.2022) April[Two new dairy farmers to Valio’s Supervisory Board](https://www.valio.com/news/two-new-dairy-farmers-to-valios-supervisory-board/)(28.04.2022) [Growth in retail sales and strengthened demand for international industrial products drove Valio’s good result](https://www.valio.com/news/growth-in-retail-sales-and-strengthened-demand-for-international-industrial-products-drove-valios-good-result/)(28.04.2022) [Valio to sell its Russian operations](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-to-sell-its-russian-operations/)(26.04.2022) [Kevin Deegan to lead Valio’s innovation development](https://www.valio.com/news/kevin-deegan-to-lead-valios-innovation-development/)(21.04.2022) [Valio and Atria are first in Finland to pilot feed additive made by DSM − methane emissions from cows can be reduced by 30 percent](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-and-atria-are-first-in-finland-to-pilot-feed-additive-made-by-dsm-%e2%88%92-methane-emissions-from-cows-can-be-reduced-by-30-percent/)(05.04.2022) March[Valio and Save the Children Finland launch long-term cooperation to help families with children suffering from the war in Ukraine](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-and-save-the-children-finland-launch-long-term-cooperation-to-help-families-with-children-suffering-from-the-war-in-ukraine/)(30.03.2022) [Valio and St1 joint venture, Suomen Lantakaasu Oy, ready to increase domestic biogas production](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-and-st1-joint-venture-suomen-lantakaasu-oy-ready-to-increase-domestic-biogas-production/)(09.03.2022) [Valio will close business operation in Russia](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-will-close-business-operation-in-russia/)(07.03.2022) [Valio to buy Gold&Green brand, intellectual property, and R&D function from Paulig](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-to-buy-goldgreen-brand-intellectual-property-and-rd-function-from-paulig/)(01.03.2022) February[New Valio Finnish consumer products start 2022 with delicious ease](https://www.valio.com/news/new-valio-finnish-consumer-products-start-2022-with-delicious-ease/)(02.02.2022) January[Already more than thousand Valio dairy farms have calculated the carbon footprint of their milk production − the calculation provides direction for reducing emissions](https://www.valio.com/news/already-more-than-thousand-valio-dairy-farms-have-calculated-the-carbon-footprint-of-their-milk-production-%e2%88%92-the-calculation-provides-direction-for-reducing-emissions/)(24.01.2022) [New biogas-powered milk truck on the road in Seinäjoki](https://www.valio.com/news/new-biogas-powered-milk-truck-on-the-road-in-seinajoki/)(18.01.2022) December[Valio Board of Directors in 2022](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-board-of-directors-in-2022/)(16.12.2021) [Oddlygood Global to receive significant growth funding for its international plant-based business](https://www.valio.com/news/oddlygood-global-to-receive-significant-growth-funding-for-its-international-plant-based-business/)(16.12.2021) [Valio researching future food production using cellular agriculture methods](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-researching-future-food-production-using-cellular-agriculture-methods/)(09.12.2021) November[Valio focuses on solutions for health-conscious consumers at FIE/HIE Exhibition 2021 in Frankfurt](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-focuses-on-solutions-for-health-conscious-consumers-at-fie-hie-exhibition-2021-in-frankfurt/)(30.11.2021) October[Environmentally smart packaging is produced from renewable or recycled materials, and it’s recyclable – an increasing number of Valio’s products are being packaged in board-based solutions](https://www.valio.com/news/environmentally-smart-packaging-is-produced-from-renewable-or-recycled-materials-and-its-recyclable-an-increasing-number-of-valios-products-are-being-packaged-in-board-bas/)(12.10.2021) September[Food and beverage ingredient distributor DKSH is Valio’s new distribution partner for the South-East Asian market](https://www.valio.com/news/food-and-beverage-ingredient-distributor-dksh-is-valios-new-distribution-partner-for-the-south-east-asian-market/)(14.09.2021) August[Aiming for a carbon neutral food chain – Valio, Atria, and Natural Resources Institute Finland are creating a national model to calculate the carbon footprint of milk and beef production](https://www.valio.com/news/aiming-for-a-carbon-neutral-food-chain-valio-atria-and-natural-resources-institute-finland-are-creating-a-national-model-to-calculate-the-carbon-footprint-of-milk-and-beef-production/)(16.08.2021) July[Acquisition between Valio and Heinon Tukku is approved](https://www.valio.com/news/acquisition-between-valio-and-heinon-tukku-is-approved/)(01.07.2021) June[Valio and St1 to produce biogas from manure – a new opening in reducing transport emissions](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-and-st1-to-produce-biogas-from-manure-a-new-opening-in-reducing-transport-emissions/)(16.06.2021) [Valio’s year 2020: China accelerated growth in exports, retail sales growth in Finland offset the impacts of coronavirus](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-year-2020-china-accelerated-growth-in-exports-retail-sales-growth-in-finland-offset-the-impacts-of-coronavirus/)(10.06.2021) May[As Farm to Fork Strategy impacts the indulgence sector, Valio’s dairy-based solution helps reduce sugar without artificial sweeteners](https://www.valio.com/news/as-farm-to-fork-strategy-impacts-the-indulgence-sector-valios-dairy-based-solution-helps-reduce-sugar-without-artificial-sweeteners/)(25.05.2021) [Valio to spin-off Valio Oddlygood® business operations – the aim is to accelerate international growth](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-to-spin-off-valio-oddlygood-business-operations-the-aim-is-to-accelerate-international-growth/)(04.05.2021) April[Valio to acquire Heinon Tukku Oy ─ eating away from home is a long-term megatrend](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-to-acquire-heinon-tukku-oy-%e2%94%80-eating-away-from-home-is-a-long-term-megatrend/)(27.04.2021) [Valio’s climate targets granted Science Based Targets certification – Valio’s goal is to reset milk’s carbon footprint to zero by 2035](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-climate-targets-granted-science-based-targets-certification-valios-goal-is-to-reset-milks-carbon-footprint-to-zero-by-2035/)(15.04.2021) March[Valio reduced the plastic content of its product packaging by an amount equivalent to 23 million plastic shopping bags in 2020](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-reduced-the-plastic-content-of-its-product-packaging-by-an-amount-equivalent-to-23-million-plastic-shopping-bags-in-2020/)(31.03.2021) [Consumers choose Valio as Finland’s most sustainable brand for eighth time: highlights on local production, healthy products, animal welfare and environmental issues](https://www.valio.com/news/consumers-choose-valio-as-finlands-most-sustainable-brand-for-eighth-time-highlights-on-local-production-healthy-products-animal-welfare-and-environmental-issues/)(16.03.2021) [Cleaner mileage on manure – first milk truck fills up with Vuorenmaa dairy farm’s own biogas](https://www.valio.com/news/cleaner-mileage-on-manure-first-milk-truck-fills-up-with-vuorenmaa-dairy-farms-own-biogas/)(10.03.2021) February[A leap forward for regenerative agriculture – collective effort across Finnish food-chain makes online course available to all](https://www.valio.com/news/a-leap-forward-for-regenerative-agriculture-collective-effort-across-finnish-food-chain-makes-online-course-available-to-all/)(09.02.2021) [All Valio dairy farms are now receiving a sustainability bonus](https://www.valio.com/news/all-valio-dairy-farms-are-now-receiving-a-sustainability-bonus/)(04.02.2021) January[Valio Akatemia® fellows for 2021 have been chosen](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-akatemia-fellows-for-2021-have-been-chosen/)(14.01.2021) December[Valio Board of Directors in 2021](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-board-of-directors-in-2021/)(15.12.2020) November[Join Valio at digital event Fi Connect 2020: showcases about Healthy ageing, Lactose free opportunities, Milk fat and infant nutrition](https://www.valio.com/news/join-valio-at-digital-event-fi-connect-2020-showcases-about-healthy-ageing-lactose-free-opportunities-milk-fat-and-infant-nutrition/)(20.11.2020) October[Valio’s researchers are the first to document the importance of ash-protein ratio in reduced sugar chocolate](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-researchers-are-the-first-to-document-the-importance-of-ash-protein-ratio-in-reduced-sugar-chocolate/)(22.10.2020) September[Valio USA focuses on growth in new, innovative food and dairy categories](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-usa-focuses-on-growth-in-new-innovative-food-and-dairy-categories/)(24.09.2020) [Autumn brings delicious new Valio products and even less plastic](https://www.valio.com/news/autumn-brings-delicious-new-valio-products-and-even-less-plastic/)(18.09.2020) May[Univar Solutions appointed European exclusive distributor of Valio Eila® Lactose Free Milk Powders in a multi-country partnership](https://www.valio.com/news/univar-solutions-appointed-european-exclusive-distributor-of-valio-eila-lactose-free-milk-powders-in-a-multi-country-partnership/)(29.05.2020) [Valio’s sustainability report 2019 has been published](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-sustainability-report-2019-has-been-published/)(18.05.2020) [Filling up with biogas at the Vuorenmaa dairy farm](https://www.valio.com/news/filling-up-with-biogas-at-the-vuorenmaa-dairy-farm/)(14.05.2020) April[Valio and Palmer Holland join forces to bring lactose free powders to the United States](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-and-palmer-holland-join-forces-to-bring-lactose-free-powders-to-the-united-states/)(08.04.2020) March[Valio’s year 2019: exports up, moderate growth in net sales, and improvement in profitability](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-year-2019-exports-up-moderate-growth-in-net-sales-and-improvement-in-profitability/)(27.03.2020) [Valio is Finland’s most sustainable brand for the 7th time: Finnish origin, animal welfare, and environmental issues important to people](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-is-finlands-most-sustainable-brand-for-the-7th-time-finnish-origin-animal-welfare-and-environmental-issues-important-to-people/)(24.03.2020) February[Valio is the first Finnish food company to set climate targets in line with the Paris Agreement](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-is-the-first-finnish-food-company-to-set-climate-targets-in-line-with-the-paris-agreement/)(26.02.2020) [Valio introduces Valio Carbo® Farm calculator – to help lower its farmers’ CO2e emissions by an estimated 30% within 5 years](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-introduces-valio-carbo-farm-calculator-to-help-lower-its-farmers-co2e-emissions-by-an-estimated-30-within-5-years/)(20.02.2020) January[Wood-based lid for quark containers − Valio and Stora Enso test biocomposite in food packaging](https://www.valio.com/news/wood-based-lid-for-quark-containers-%e2%88%92-valio-and-stora-enso-test-biocomposite-in-food-packaging/)(13.01.2020) December[Valio Board of Directors in 2020](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-board-of-directors-in-2020/)(10.12.2019) [Want to grab a vending machine snack that’s healthy and made from the ingredients you choose? Soon you can!](https://www.valio.com/news/want-to-grab-a-vending-machine-snack-thats-healthy-and-made-from-the-ingredients-you-choose-soon-you-can/)(09.12.2019) [Valio aims at carbon neutral dairy by 2035](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-aims-at-carbon-neutral-dairy-by-2035/)(02.12.2019) November[Meet the megatrend demands of healthy ageing and sugar reduction – Come and see how Valio’s pioneering dairy ingredients and solutions can improve business](https://www.valio.com/news/meet-the-megatrend-demands-of-healthy-ageing-and-sugar-reduction-come-and-see-how-valios-pioneering-dairy-ingredients-and-solutions-can-improve-business/)(19.11.2019) October[Valio giving up fossil fuels in stages – new boiler facilities and more wind power](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-giving-up-fossil-fuels-in-stages-new-boiler-facilities-and-more-wind-power/)(22.10.2019) [Launching new Valio online trading platform for global industrial customers](https://www.valio.com/news/launching-new-valio-online-trading-platform-for-global-industrial-customers/)(03.10.2019) September[Plastic recycling accelerates: Valio brings recycled plastic to food packaging](https://www.valio.com/news/plastic-recycling-accelerates-valio-brings-recycled-plastic-to-food-packaging/)(26.09.2019) [Finnish start-up seeks new solutions for food production in Baltic Sea algae](https://www.valio.com/news/finnish-start-up-seeks-new-solutions-for-food-production-in-baltic-sea-algae/)(10.09.2019) [Valio to introduce milk from free-range cows in Finland](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-to-introduce-milk-from-free-range-cows-in-finland/)(06.09.2019) [Osuuskunta Maitosuomi co-operative begins operations on 1.9.2019](https://www.valio.com/news/osuuskunta-maitosuomi-co-operative-begins-operations-on-1-9-2019/)(03.09.2019) August[Finnish dairy innovation helps food manufacturers to cater to the needs of ageing adults](https://www.valio.com/news/finnish-dairy-innovation-helps-food-manufacturers-to-cater-to-the-needs-of-ageing-adults/)(28.08.2019) July[Stora Enso and Valio to trial biocomposite lids on crème fraiche and quark tubs](https://www.valio.com/news/stora-enso-and-valio-to-trial-biocomposite-lids-on-creme-fraiche-and-quark-tubs/)(15.07.2019) June[McDonald’s restaurants in Finland now serve drip coffee with Valio Oddlygood® oat drink as an option](https://www.valio.com/news/mcdonalds-restaurants-in-finland-now-serve-drip-coffee-with-valio-oddlygood-oat-drink-as-an-option/)(28.06.2019) [Valio wins the Best sustainability/CSR initiative category in the World Dairy Innovation Awards](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-wins-the-best-sustainability-csr-initiative-category-in-the-world-dairy-innovation-awards/)(27.06.2019) [An eventful milk market in 2018](https://www.valio.com/news/an-eventful-milk-market-in-2018/)(11.06.2019) May[Valio and Gasum intend to make energy from farm manure](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-and-gasum-intend-to-make-energy-from-farm-manure/)(03.05.2019) April[Valio responds to global food trends with innovative food ingredient solutions supporting healthy ageing](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-responds-to-global-food-trends-with-innovative-food-ingredient-solutions-supporting-healthy-ageing/)(30.04.2019) [Finns rank Valio as the most sustainable brand for the 6th time](https://www.valio.com/news/finns-rank-valio-as-the-most-sustainable-brand-for-the-6th-time/)(08.04.2019) February[Overnight thrills for ice cream lovers: The world’s first ice cream hotel room to open in Helsinki, Finland](https://www.valio.com/news/overnight-thrills-for-ice-cream-lovers-the-worlds-first-ice-cream-hotel-room-to-open-in-helsinki-finland/)(27.02.2019) [Valio close to its salt reduction target: almost 7 million kilos of low-salt products with Valio ValSa® milk salt was sold in Finland in 2018](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-close-to-its-salt-reduction-target-almost-7-million-kilos-of-low-salt-products-with-valio-valsa-milk-salt-was-sold-in-finland-in-2018/)(20.02.2019) [Finland’s first biogas truck started collecting milk](https://www.valio.com/news/finlands-first-biogas-truck-started-collecting-milk/)(12.02.2019) [Valio was first to start using fully plant-based cartons – now, all of its milk, sour milk, cream and yoghurt cartons sold in Finland are 100% plant-based](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-was-first-to-start-using-fully-plant-based-cartons-now-all-of-its-milk-sour-milk-cream-and-yoghurt-cartons-sold-in-finland-are-100-plant-based/)(05.02.2019) January[Animal welfare reform proceeds: 96 percent of Valio’s milk is sourced from farms that participate in planned healthcare](https://www.valio.com/news/animal-welfare-reform-proceeds-96-percent-of-valios-milk-is-sourced-from-farms-that-participate-in-planned-healthcare/)(31.01.2019) [Chinese Export Permit issued for Valio Infant Formulas](https://www.valio.com/news/chinese-export-permit-issued-for-valio-infant-formulas/)(09.01.2019) December[Merger of dairy co-operatives Osuuskunta ItäMaito and Osuuskunta Maitosuomi confirmed](https://www.valio.com/news/merger-of-dairy-co-operatives-osuuskunta-itamaito-and-osuuskunta-maitosuomi-confirmed/)(04.12.2018) November[Valio Akatemia® stipendiates for 2019 chosen: Valio gives 136,000 euros to support sports activities for children and young people](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-akatemia-stipendiates-for-2019-chosen-valio-gives-136000-euros-to-support-sports-activities-for-children-and-young-people/)(16.11.2018) [Home for Christmas! Valio invites young adults to ride its Christmas Bus from Helsinki to Rovaniemi](https://www.valio.com/news/home-for-christmas-valio-invites-young-adults-to-ride-its-christmas-bus-from-helsinki-to-rovaniemi/)(15.11.2018) October[Three Valio innovations chosen amongst world’s best at SIAL Paris food innovation exhibition](https://www.valio.com/news/three-valio-innovations-chosen-amongst-worlds-best-at-sial-paris-food-innovation-exhibition/)(24.10.2018) [Valio responds to global food trends with innovative food ingredients solutions](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-responds-to-global-food-trends-with-innovative-food-ingredients-solutions/)(23.10.2018) [Move over tofu, Valio MiFU® is the new tasty meat alternative](https://www.valio.com/news/move-over-tofu-valio-mifu-is-the-new-tasty-meat-alternative/)(22.10.2018) [Valio unveils on-trend food innovations and ingredients solutions at SIAL Paris](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-unveils-on-trend-food-innovations-and-ingredients-solutions-at-sial-paris/)(09.10.2018) [Bringing milk to stores with the power of waste – Valio’s first bio-gas distribution truck takes to the road](https://www.valio.com/news/bringing-milk-to-stores-with-the-power-of-waste-valios-first-bio-gas-distribution-truck-takes-to-the-road/)(04.10.2018) [Wine gets better with age – what about cheese? New trends develop Finnish cheese culture](https://www.valio.com/news/wine-gets-better-with-age-what-about-cheese-new-trends-develop-finnish-cheese-culture/)(04.10.2018) September[Climate change requires new actions from agriculture − Valio aims for a carbon-neutral milk chain](https://www.valio.com/news/climate-change-requires-new-actions-from-agriculture-%e2%88%92-valio-aims-for-a-carbon-neutral-milk-chain/)(28.09.2018) August[Dairy co-operatives Osuuskunta ItäMaito and Osuuskunta Maitosuomi to merge](https://www.valio.com/news/dairy-co-operatives-osuuskunta-itamaito-and-osuuskunta-maitosuomi-to-merge/)(30.08.2018) July[Eco-friendly nutrient cycling − Valio invites players to join in the manure ecosystem](https://www.valio.com/news/eco-friendly-nutrient-cycling-%e2%88%92-valio-invites-players-to-join-in-the-manure-ecosystem/)(11.07.2018) June[Valio MiFU® strips bring variety to the plate − international innovation award for the Finnish invention](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-mifu-strips-bring-variety-to-the-plate-%e2%88%92-international-innovation-award-for-the-finnish-invention/)(21.06.2018) [Valio’s principal scientist Päivi Myllärinen receives significant innovation award from Finnish Parliament](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-principal-scientist-paivi-myllarinen-receives-significant-innovation-award-from-finnish-parliament/)(01.06.2018) May[Valio China establishes the new business units of Retail and Food Service](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-china-establishes-the-new-business-units-of-retail-and-food-service/)(16.05.2018) April[Finns choose Valio as the most sustainable company for the 5th consecutive year](https://www.valio.com/news/finns-choose-valio-as-the-most-sustainable-company-for-the-5th-consecutive-year/)(13.04.2018) [Valio showcases delicious lactose free novelties to the Spanish market at Alimentaria 16-19 April 2018](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-showcases-delicious-lactose-free-novelties-to-the-spanish-market-at-alimentaria-16-19-april-2018/)(13.04.2018) [Valio’s net sales took an upward turn in 2017](https://www.valio.com/news/valios-net-sales-took-an-upward-turn-in-2017/)(10.04.2018) March[Valio showcases latest innovative dairy solutions at Food Ingredients China 2018](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-showcases-latest-innovative-dairy-solutions-at-food-ingredients-china-2018/)(22.03.2018) [Valio butter places ‘Best of Class’ in world championship contest](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-butter-places-best-of-class-in-world-championship-contest/)(13.03.2018) [Valio milk production chain to discontinue use of soy](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-milk-production-chain-to-discontinue-use-of-soy/)(08.03.2018) February[Valio Hackathon produces solutions for Milk Production Environmental Challenges – Winners capture methane at barn](https://www.valio.com/news/valio-hackathon-produces-solutions-for-milk-production-environmental-challenges-winners-capture-methane-at-barn/)(27.02.2018)