Boycott Sparks After Claims: Bill Gates Allegedly Adds Unnatural Ingredients to Lurpak

Conspiracy theorists initiated a boycott of Lurpak following the spread of unfounded assertions. Bill Gates was responsible for initiating trials of the contentious additive Bovaer.

Arla Foods, a Danish-Swedish dairy enterprise which produces both Lurpak and Anchor butter , sparked controversy when it revealed in late November that 30 of its farms would trial Bovaer, a feed designed to suppress methane production.

The additive, which was introduced to cattle food as part of the trial, is designed to reduce the amount of methane they produce in digestion, a gas that contributes to climate change .

Once approved by UK regulatory authorities, many of the nation’s largest supermarkets decided to carry Lurpak butter and Cravendale milk as part of an experimental initiative involving the additive. This decision led to significant criticism across various online platforms.

Arla's announcement about the trial, shared on X on November 26th, attracted millions of viewers, drawing in both alleged conspiracy theorists and individuals genuinely concerned who flocked to the comment section.

Thousands of social media users cited issues around the safety of certain compounds used in the additive - some claimed it could cause fertility issues and cancer .

In various conspiracy theories, upset Twitter users claimed that a wealthy tycoon was involved. Microsoft Bill Gates, as one of the founders, was associated with the development of Bovaer, a product created by DSM-Firmenich.

Nevertheless, the firm firmly refuted this assertion in a statement saying, "Bill Gates has no involvement in the creation of Bovaer."

Despite this, many X-users remained convinced that Gates was orchestrating the trial.

It seems like your message was cut off. Could you please provide more details so I can assist you effectively? Purchase any items from Arla Foods, featuring brands such as Lurpak, Puck, Castello, Cravendale, Lactofree, Anchor, along with numerous other grocery store products. .

They are incorporating harmful synthetic food additives from Bill Gates's creations into their products.

Another worried internet user commented: "Even Tesco seems to be involved with Bill Gates and Arla! Don’t purchase anything!"

Gates, who has faced allegations before of attempting to reduce global population, had actually invested in Rumin8, which is a competitor to DSM Firmenich. He was not involved with Bovaer, though.

Following the announcement of the trial, references to Bovaer on X surged from almost zero to more than 71,000 within days.

The UK head of Arla, Bas Padberg, has attributed the negative reaction his company has faced to 'misinformation' spread on social media platforms.

'It might have been Bill Gates who garnered the attention,' he mentioned. The Telegraph .

'Bill Gates may have garnered more attention compared to us, and reportedly, he has been involved with developing a methane suppressor. It seems like this information became confused somehow.'

Several British politicians also entered the debate in early December, with a member of Reform UK stating that they would not consume products containing Bovaer and demanding an immediate review of its usage within our food supply chain.

The additive, nonetheless, has received approval from regulators in the United Kingdom, where the Food Standards Agency stated: "Milk derived from cows treated with Bozaer, a feeding supplement, is safe." utilized for decreasing methane emissions It’s safe to drink.’

Mr. Padberg from Arla stated that the company "would absolutely not, under any circumstances, compromise the quality of its products or endanger the safety of its food."

Arla is indeed pushing ahead with its trial despite experiencing a drop in sales following the backlash.

Bovaer is produced using silicon dioxide, propylene glycol, and the synthetic organic compound 3-nitrooxypropanol (referred to as 3-NOP).

The said component, 3-NOP, was formerly regarded as eye-corrosive, a skin irritant, and possibly damaging when inhaled, according to the FSA claims.

However, specialists emphasized that throughout Arla's trial, these components would not appear in milk or butter because they get initially decomposed within a cow's stomach.

"It has undergone various regulatory procedures globally, and everyone involved is convinced that it effectively reduces methane emissions as advertised and poses no food safety concerns," said Professor Chris Elliott, a specialist in food and microbiology, to the BBC in December.

Even though its foundation lies in Scandinavia, Arla holds a significant position in supplying dairy goods to the United Kingdom. Actually, it ranks as the global market’s fifth largest dairy enterprise.

The company website states, 'Arla Foods traces its origins back to the 1880s.'

When dairy farmers from Denmark and Sweden united under a single objective: to create and supply premium dairy products.

MailOnline reached out to Arla Foods for their input.

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