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▲ Olav Kavli
“ Our founder , Olav Kavli , was passionate about producing the first spreadable cheese in the Nordics . So , in 1924 , he introduced that product and began exporting it to different markets . Initially focused on cheese production , Kavli expanded its portfolio as it grew by establishing sales offices and acquiring various businesses , eventually setting up separate companies in the UK , Sweden , Denmark , and Finland . The Swedish business , which I oversee , was founded as a separate entity in 1940 , with a satellite office based in Norway . Because it operates within so many different categories , the Swedish business stands out from Kavli ’ s other companies . For instance , our UK brands specialize in cheese , pâtés , spreads and similar products and our Norwegian company is the second largest dairy producer in the country . Meanwhile , in Sweden , we not only produce cheese , but also a wide array of condiments such as mustards , dressings , barbecue sauces , ketchup , and all kinds of other sauces . Whilst Kavli currently boasts 11 distinct brands , it is worth noting that we used to have 12 . However , in October 2023 , we decided to divest our plant-based division , Planti , which operated a factory in Finland . The business was sold off to Oddlygood , a renowned company in the plant-based industry ,” he begins .
Charitable commitment
Upon Olav ’ s passing , his son assumed leadership of Kavli in 1958 . Recognizing the importance of supporting humanitarian causes , he established a trust in 1962 , ensuring that all the company ’ s proceeds would be donated to charity . “ The funding from the trust is allocated as follows : 60 percent of the proceeds funds humanitarian work , while 30 percent goes towards research
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