In 2000 Orkla made a deal with Danish drinks giant Carlsberg whereby Pripps Ringnes became a part of Carlsberg, in exchange for Orkla owning 40% of Carlsberg. When, in 2004, Carlsberg bought out Orkla's shares, Ringnes was for the first time entirely owned by a foreign company.
In 2000, Orkla collaborated with Danish soft drink company Carlsberg, leading to Pripps Ringnes being absorbed into Carlsberg. In exchange, Orkla gained a 40% stake in Carlsberg. Subsequently, when Carlsberg acquired Orkla's shares in 2004, Ringnes was entirely controlled by a foreign firm.