A healthy cow produces pure, high-quality milk. Systematic and preventive healthcare is essential to animal welfare. Animal welfare on Valio farms is good by international standards, and the milk we produce is among the cleanest in the world.

Valio is known the world over for innovative dairy solutions, offering superior quality ingredients, and sustainable choices for the food and nutrition industry. Founded in 1905, Valio has been driving dairy innovation for over a century.

Jan 31, 2019 · Valio’s historical Quality and Production method reforms have been in place for one year this January. What we’ve been calling animal welfare reforms are most importantly aimed at providing the cows a better, healthier life.

Valio Ltd (Finnish: Valio Oy) is a Finnish manufacturer of dairy products and one of the largest companies in Finland. Valio's products include cheese, powdered ingredients, butter, yogurt and milk. It is Finland's largest milk processor, producing 85% of the country's milk.

Jun 1, 2022 · More than 70% of Valio farms graze their cattle, and about 80% of the farms have either pasturage or exercise yards. Valio’s intention is that grazing and outdoor activity are significantly increased in the future. “Cows can move about freely year-round in a freestall barn, but the animals can’t get outside to graze on all farms.

Dec 15, 2020 · Valio, Finland’s largest dairy cooperative, and Netherlands-based Royal DSM, have signed a collaboration agreement to reduce the carbon footprint of dairy production in Finland. Valio said it wants to improve animal and human welfare, while taking active measures to reduce its environmental and climate impacts.

Feb 8, 2021 · Every dairy farm supplying milk to Valio is now paid a sustainability bonus of two cents per liter. In order to receive the bonus, the farm must practice preventive animal healthcare and systematic monitoring of animal welfare.

Sep 17, 2018 · Made from pure Finnish milk sourced from some of the healthiest cows found anywhere in Europe, Valio dairy products are enjoyed by customers and consumers the world over.

Jun 16, 2022 · Valio anticipates potential methane reduction levels in Finnish dairy of 30–40% in the next 15 years. Changes in feeding can reduce the creation of methane in a cow’s digestive system. For example, using plant oils and oats can result …

The Vuorenmaa dairy farm, in Haapavesi, has 180 cows that produce milk for Valio’s local dairy, where it is made into Valio Oltermanni® cheese. For years, the farm has used the manure its cows produce to generate electricity and heat for the farm at their own biogas plant.