FrieslandCampina Germany controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2005
Criticism over genetically modified animal feed
Environmental campaigners criticized Campina for sourcing milk from farmers whose cattle feed included genetically modified maize. The controversy was renewed by Foodwatch in 2007 and prompted a later GM-free feed commitment for Landliebe milk.
1993
Südmilch subsidy and investment scandal
Südmilch AG entered receivership after controversy over government subsidies and company investments in the former East Germany. The crisis contributed to a takeover by Campina Melkunie and the eventual replacement of the Südmilch identity.