Danish Crown is Europe's largest meat-processing company, operating as a farmer-owned cooperative founded in 1887 by 500 farmers from central Jutland. The company produces and exports pork and beef to more than 130 countries, with production facilities across Denmark, the United Kingdom, several other European countries, and China. It serves approximately 5,000 Danish farmer-owners who supply the pigs and cattle processed by the company.
With over 20,000 employees globally and annual turnover of approximately 68 billion DKK, Danish Crown is Europe's largest pork producer and a key player in the European beef market. The company operates one of the world's largest meat export operations, supplying both domestic and international markets with a range of pork and beef products.
Sustainability and climate measurement are embedded in the company's operations. Danish Crown's Climate Track programme measures emissions across the entire value chain from farm to fork, supporting the company's vision to achieve climate-neutral production by 2050. This systematic approach to tracking environmental impact reflects the company's commitment to sustainable food production across its global operations.
