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Orkla Snacks is on the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list
Today, TIME reveals the fifth-annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, highlighting companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. Orkla Snacks, owner of the popular candy brand BUBS, has made it to the exclusive list.
“We are thrilled to be featured on this prestigious list! It’s a fantastic recognition of the journey we’re on as a company, and it demonstrates the popularity of our iconic BUBS brand”, says Ingvill T. Berg, CEO of Orkla Snacks.
Other companies on the TIME100 list include Netflix, Walmart, and Google DeepMind. See the full list here: time.com/time100companies
The recognition comes as Orkla Snacks is currently preparing for a launch of BUBS in the U.S. market this September. Interest in the brand is growing rapidly, both at home and internationally. The last year BUBS has become a global success trending with the hashtag #swedishcandy with more than 120 million views on social media.
About TIME100 Most Influential Companies
To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations across sectors, and polled its global network of contributors and correspondents, as well as outside experts. Then TIME editors evaluated each on key factors, including impact, innovation, ambition, and success. The result is a diverse group of businesses helping chart an essential path forward.
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Orkla ASA is a leading industrial investment company. Its scope of activity is brands and consumer-oriented companies. At present, Orkla has 10 portfolio companies.
Orkla has a long-term, industrial approach to its portfolio companies. We invest in companies where we can contribute to further value creation through our industry expertise, consumer insight and experience in building leading brands.
Orkla ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
