Primula is the brand name associated with a range of food products manufactured and marketed by The

Kavli Kavli () is a Norwegian brand of soft cheese, caviar, mayonnaise, crackers and milk. The company sells products in 30 countries, with plants in Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, England and Scotland. In 1914, Olav Kavli founded Kavli Holdin ...

Group. The best known range is Primula Cheese Spread. Primula cheese in tubes is supplied in varieties flavoured with several ingredients. Dips are also manufactured in several flavours. The products are sold in more than 20 countries.

History

Primula Cheese Spread was developed in 1924 by

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businessman

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(1872–1958). Primula Cheese was the world's first spreadable cheese with a long shelf life and was named after the

Primula ''Primula'' () is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Primulaceae. They include the primrose ('' P. vulgaris''), a familiar wildflower of banks and verges. Other common species are '' P. auricula'' (auricula), '' P. veris'' (cow ...

flower. It was first introduced into the

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in 1929. By the 1930s, Primula cheese was exported to over 30 countries, with the

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the main market. Primula cheese products are now manufactured at plants located in

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Denmark ) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood by the lofty mast") , song_type = National and royal anthem , image_map = EU-Denmark.svg , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Danish Realm, Kingdom of Denmark ...

and

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. The Primula brand is owned by the Norwegian-based Kavli Group which in turn is owned by the

Kavli Trust {{Infobox company , name = O. Kavli og Knut Kavlis Almennyttige Fond , logo = Kavli dairy logo.png , type = Foundation , foundation = 1890 , location = Bergen, Norway , key_people = , area_served = , industry = Food , products = , rev ...

(''Kavlifondet''). The Kavli Trust is a charitable organisation that donates a proportion of profits to causes such as research, cultural activities and humanitarian work.

References

External links

Primula official websiteKavli Group websiteKavli Trust website
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