Commission unconditionally approves Arla's acquisition of DMK and DOC

European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 May 2026 The European Commission has unconditionally approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Arla Foods amba ('Arla') of Deutsches Milchkontor eG ('DMK') and Drents Overijsselse Coöperatie Kaas U.A.('DOC'). The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the European Economic Area ('EEA').