Arla Unplugged 🎧

Arla Foods

🎧 Arla Unplugged
The podcast that lifts the lid on life inside one of the world’s biggest dairy cooperatives.

From bold ideas to behind-the-scenes stories, Arla Unplugged is where you’ll meet the people shaping the future of dairy. We talk culture, leadership, innovation, inclusion, sustainability - and everything in between.
Expect honest conversations, unexpected insights, and a few laughs along the way. Whether you’re part of Arla Foods or just Arla-curious, this is your backstage pass to how we grow, work, and make a difference.

🎙️ New episodes drop regularly.

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June 29 · 31 min
Byte Sized: Farming in a Digital World
What does digital transformation actually look like on farm? In this episode of Arla Unplugged – Byte Sized, we move the conversation out of the studio and onto one of our owner farms south of Aarhus, where digital transformation is becoming part of...
May 19 · 34 min
Navigating Change: Why change feels hard - and how to lead through it
Change is a constant - but that doesn’t mean it feels easy. In this episode of Arla Unplugged: Navigating Change, we explore why change often triggers strong emotional reactions, and what people leaders can do to help their teams navigate...
March 19 · 32 min
Byte Sized: Where digital transformation meets consumers
What does digital transformation really mean in practice, beyond the buzzwords? In this episode of Arla Unplugged, we’re joined by Patrik Hansson, Executive Vice President & CMO at Arla Foods, to talk about how digital is changing the way Arla...
February 2 · 33 min
Inclusion Beyond Borders: D&I Lessons from Bahrain
What does inclusion really look like in a multicultural workplace in the MENA region? In this episode of Arla Unplugged, host Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen is joined by Harry Veldman (Site Director), Mona Alsari (Head of HR Supply Chain, MENA), and...
January 5 · 23 min
Navigating Change: Leadership dilemmas and Lessons Learned
How do you lead a major transformation in IT&Digital when there’s no perfect roadmap? In this episode of Arla Unplugged, host Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen sits down with Mia Heslegrave, Chief Information Officer and Arla Foods, to talk openly about...
Dec 11, 2025 · 35 min
Generations at Work: Building success across generations
From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, every generation brings something unique to the workplace. Experiences, values, and even their favorite emojis. Join host Jóhann Thór as he welcomes Ola Arvidsson (EVP & Chief HR Officer) and Alici Muhana Iannitelli...
Dec 8, 2025 · 29 min
Health #3 - Marketing with Integrity: Protecting the Next Generation
Listen to our latest episode of the Health series of Arla Unplugged, featuring James Prentice, Associate Director for Marketing Transformation, as he guides is into the world of responsible marketing. Discover why having a Responsible Marketing...
Nov 21, 2025 · 22 min
Health #2 - How we are reducing sugar and elevating health
Join us for Episode 2 of our Health Series on Arla Unplugged, where we explore the work of the Centre of Excellence for sugar reduction. This episode was recorded in 2024 and features insights from Anja Serena, Chief Scientist in Nutrition, and...
Nov 17, 2025 · 30 min
Health #1 - Dairy's Nutritional Power
Join us for the Health series of Arla Unplugged recorded in 2024 to learn more about dairy's role in nutrition and health. In this episode, nutrition scientists Lea Brader and Elin Boll take us on a journey through the overall food system, the...
Oct 8, 2025 · 30 min
New Voices, Shared Values: The Next Generation at Arla
What does Arla’s culture look and feel like for the next generation? In the final episode of our 25-year anniversary podcast series, host Jóhann Thór sits down with Jens Højlund Christensen and Gawain Bay - two colleagues who joined Arla through the...
Sep 29, 2025 · 32 min
Let’s Talk Talent: FLOW – Making Your Career Work for You at Arla
What does it really take to keep your career moving and find your best fit at Arla? In this third and final episode of our Let’s Talk Talent series, we dive into FLOW - the part of our career framework that’s all about navigating transitions, seizing...
Sep 25, 2025 · 31 min
Feeding the Future – Dairy, Health, and Food Systems
Welcome to the second episode of our 25-year anniversary edition of Arla Unplugged. After exploring our cooperative journey, it’s time to focus on what we produce - and the impact dairy has on the world and our food systems. Host Jóhann Thór Haahr...
Sep 11, 2025 · 25 min
The Heart of Arla – Our Unique Culture
What makes Arla’s culture so special - and how has it evolved over 25 years? Host Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen is joined by Poul Bank Pedersen (Director, Danish Agriculture) and Ian Brown (SVP, Logistics) for a candid conversation about the values,...
Sep 10, 2025 · 28 min
Our Cooperative Journey - 25 Years of Growing Together Across Borders
Welcome to this episode of Arla Unplugged about our Cooperative Journey. In this 25-year anniversary edition, host Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen sits down with Inge-Lise Sjöström Vice Chair for our Board of Directors and farmer owner from Sweden, and...
Sep 1, 2025 · 30 min
Let's Talk Talent: GROW – Developing Your Potential at Arla
Welcome to the second episode of Arla Unplugged: Let’s Talk Talent - your inside guide to building a meaningful career at Arla! In this episode, host Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen is joined by Claus Flensborg from People Development to dive into the next...
Aug 19, 2025 · 32 min
Let's Talk Talent: KNOW – Discovering Your Path at Arla
Welcome to the first episode of Arla Unplugged: Let’s Talk Talent - your inside guide to building a meaningful career at Arla! At Arla, we believe everyone has unique strengths and potential, and our new career framework - KNOW, GROW, and FLOW - is...

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