Arla Foods Bangladesh inaugurates UHT milk factory

Arla Foods Bangladesh, the local subsidiary of global dairy cooperative Arla Foods and producer of DANO, has inaugurated its new UHT milk production facility in Gazipur.

The inauguration event was attended by Minister of Fisheries and Livestock Md. Abdur Rahman, Ambassador of Denmark to Bangladesh Christian Brix Møller and representatives from government agencies. The factory will produce a new UHT milk brand.

According to a press release, “With a landmark joint investment with partner Mutual Group of approximately €15 million, the factory is set to be a new benchmark for modern, safe, and sustainable dairy production in the country with a commitment to affordable nutrition.”

“The establishment of this state-of-the-art factory represents one of the largest single investments in Bangladesh's dairy industry and is also the largest investment made by Arla Foods in Bangladesh,” the statement says.

“The current site is FSSC 22000 (Version 5.1) and ISO 9001:2015 certified, reflecting Arla Foods' unwavering commitment to providing safe and nutritious dairy products. Notably, the overall facility features an energy efficiency system that has the potential to save an impressive 4 million litres of water and reduce 220 tonnes of CO2e emissions annually.”

“Additionally, the modern wastewater treatment plant will contribute to an 80-85 per cent reduction in chemical footprint compared to traditional technologies. With a focus on consumer safety, the facility employs an aseptic sterile system to ensure 100 per cent safe products.”

“As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, Arla Foods Bangladesh aims to achieve an annual reduction of total 405 tons of CO2e emissions aided through an upcoming sustainable solar panel project.”

Managing Director of Arla Foods Bangladesh Limited Laurent Ponty said, “Arla Foods is globally recognized for its innovations and we are committed to enhance the availability of nutritious and environmentally-friendly dairy products Bangladesh. The new site is a testament to that. I want to express my gratitude to Mutual Group for the long-standing partnership and the government of Bangladesh for providing us the opportunity to contribute to the dairy sector.”