TINE has several wholly and partially-owned subsidiaries, both in Norway and abroad. In addition to the dairy business, TINE is involved in the production of food products such as juice, ice cream and fresh convenience dishes.
Family farming: the key to food production in Norway
With steep hills down to the fiords, high mountains, small pieces of land, cold winters and short summers, Norway may seem an unlikely place to have active farming across the country.
TINE SA is Norway's largest producer, distributor and exporter of dairy products. Our goal being to provide the consumers with food that provides a healthier and positive food experience.
Rural communities and the future of Norway’s family farms
Family-based ownership of farms has a very long tradition in Norway, and current legislation is strengthening this tradition. However, some political parties aim to change this and liberalize the market for farm properties.
The average norwegian farm size is 22 hectares. In milk production the average herd size is 24 cows. Behind these figures there is a wide range from very small to substantially larger farms.
