Associated Dairies
manufacturer and wholesaler of dairy products
1978 Associated Dairies Group Ltd was incorporated bringing together Wades Department Stores Group and Allied Retailers Ltd. Opened several Asda superstores[1]
1985 Name changed to ASDA-MFI Group plc
1987 Associated Dairies Ltd was incorporated; acquired the Associated Fresh Foods Division of ASDA-MFI Group plc and the whole of Lakeland Creameries Ltd, Lakeland Dairy Products (Kendal) Ltd and Lakeland Ice Cream Co Ltd[2]
1992 renamed MD Foods plc.
2000 Renamed Arla Foods plc