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.
Orkla formed an alliance with Danish soft drink giant Carlsberg in 2000, resulting in Pripps Ringnes becoming part of Carlsberg. In return, Orkla received a 40% stake in Carlsberg. However, when Carlsberg purchased Orkla's shares in 2004, Ringnes was acquired by a foreign entity for the first time.