Danish dairy group  Arla Foods is to enter the ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee category as part of a joint venture with Starbucks.The companies announced that Arla will manufacture, distribute and market Starbucks-branded premium RTD coffee beverages in Europe.

Arla CEO Peder Tuborgh.said ”Starbucks is a super brand around the world, based on strong values and high quality products and we are very pleased about the fact that Starbucks and Arla will work together in the European RTD cold coffee business,”

Rich DePencier, vice president of Starbucks' international consumer products business, said “The success we have had bringing ready-to-drink coffee products to consumers in North America and Asia demonstrates the global potential of the business and we are proud to join with Arla Foods to bring our premium RTD beverages to consumers in Europe".
Arla is one of the largest dairy companies in the world, with a strong presence in northern Europe.

Source: just-food.com