The Arla-cow has been a symbol for safe and qualitative Swedish dairy production since 1881. When Arla merged with the Danish dairy producer MD foods in year 2000, the use of the Arla-cow symbol was redefined from being a corporate and consumer brand for Arla in Sweden to becoming a warranty label for all products made from Swedish milk.

The Arla-cow is by now a classic symbol and is rated as one of the most well know brands in Sweden.