Ljubljanske Mlekarne D.o.o. (Slovenia)

Ljubljanske Mlekarne D.o.o. is a dairy company located in Ljubljana, Slovenia. It was founded in 1956 as a company of the Main Cooperative Union of Slovenia. Initially, the company had slightly over 200 workers who provided customers with 69,000 liters of milk in bottles per day. In the following years, they expanded their product range to include yogurt, cream, cottage cheese, cheese, and ice cream on a stick, which was the first of its kind in the country at that time. In 1967, they started producing the first permanent milk in Slovenia. Over the next 50 years, their Alpine milk brand became one of the iconic Slovenian brands. Ljubljanske Mlekarne is currently the leading dairy and largest wholesaler of milk and dairy products in Slovenia. They purchase the most domestic milk among all dairies in the country and collaborate with over 2,000 Slovenian farms. They have a traceability system that allows them to identify the farm where each tank of milk was produced. The company is known for its market orientation and successful brands such as Alpine milk, Mu, Ego, Maxim premium, and Jošt. They prioritize the quality and safety of their products, regularly update their equipment, and minimize their environmental impact. Ljubljanske Mlekarne values its employees and customer satisfaction, which has helped them maintain the majority market share in Slovenia. They currently employ over 600 people and provide opportunities for their development. The company's mission is to transform milk and other natural gifts into fresh and delicious products for the health and pleasure of all generations. Their vision is to be a reliable and innovative food company, recognized as one of the largest food companies in Slovenia and a provider of dairy and other products in Central and Southeastern Europe.