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Who owns Castello?

Castello is owned by Arla Foods (Denmark).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Arla Foods amba reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇩🇰 Denmark, Viby
Origin
🇩🇰 Denmark
Founded
1893
Category
FoodDairy & alternativesCheese
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Castello

Castello makes speciality cheeses including blue, brie and cream cheeses, founded in Denmark in 1893. It is Arla's premium cheese brand and is sold across Europe, North America and Asia. Danish blue cheese was developed in the early twentieth century as a domestic alternative to Roquefort, and Castello is the largest brand to come out of that tradition.

Ownership timeline of Castello

Owners of Castello from 1893 to 2026 Arla Foods 1893–present Arla Foods 1900192019401960198020002020
  1. 1893 – present Arla Foods [1] reported

Where Castello sits in Arla Foods

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Castello sits in Arla Foods Tree of 5 brands under Arla Foods. Arla Foods Castello Arla Cravendale Lurpak Puck

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Castello?

The parent company of Castello is Arla Foods, a cooperative headquartered in Denmark.

Is Castello Danish?

Yes. Castello originated in Denmark in 1893 and its owner, Arla Foods, is also headquartered in Denmark.

Is Castello still owned by Arla Foods?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Castello is still owned by Arla Foods. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Arla Foods amba Annual Report 2025 — Arla Foods amba, Annual report, published 19 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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