Danish dairy conglomerate Arla, with the backing of major UK supermarkets such as Morrisons, Aldi, and Tesco, is moving forward with trials of Bovaer, a so-called “emission-reducing” additive.
This scheme, heralded as a step towards environmental salvation, is little more than a ploy to meddle with nature, attempting to fix a problem that doesn’t exist by tampering with our food.
This isn’t just a story of corporate overreach; it highlights the growing threat of unregulated experiments within our food chain. Arla claims Bovaer can reduce methane emissions by 30%, but at what cost? Consumers are already expressing outrage, questioning the need to interfere with our food supply to address an unrelated problem, whether real or imagined.
The additive, supposedly approved by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA), has caused a storm on social media, with billionaire Bill Gates once again at the centre of controversy. While the specific product Arla is trialling isn’t directly owned by Gates, he has been advocating for the methane emissions “crisis” for years, funding similar developments through his numerous companies and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
‘Fact-checkers’ have focused on discrediting criticisms by labelling them as conspiracy theories. However, the facts remain clear. Gates has long claimed that cow emissions are warming the planet and has invested in developing 'solutions.' That the specific additive isn’t his invention misses the broader point—this is Gates-backed technology addressing a Gates-claimed crisis, interfering with the food chain. Gates also holds investments in Rumin8, another company developing methane-reducing technology.
Arla is trialling this additive with 30 of its farmers as part of a wider push to reduce methane emissions attributed to Britain’s five million-strong cattle population. Methane, claimed to be a 'potent greenhouse gas,' is said to account for 14% of the UK’s total emissions, with agriculture as a significant source. However, this represents a fraction of total emissions and will have no measurable impact on the climate. In contrast, its potential to disrupt the food chain and harm human health is far more concerning.
Developed by DSM-Firmenich, manufacturers claim the additive has passed “rigorous safety checks.” Yet for ordinary shoppers, this trial symbolises another assault on food security and autonomy. The irony is stark: as consumers are urged to move away from ultra-processed foods laden with chemicals, additives are being introduced earlier in the food production cycle. Worse still, this additive addresses a dubious problem.
Adding these chemicals to the food chain doesn’t improve taste, texture, or nutritional value. Its sole purpose is to address an unrelated and largely contested issue. History warns us that introducing unnecessary chemicals into the human food chain is fraught with danger. From pesticides to Teflon, the consequences of such interventions have repeatedly been harmful.
Gates, the master manipulator.
Gates, as we know, is a master of this form of manipulation. He has openly boasted about achieving a nine-fold return on his investments in COVID-19 vaccines. For every dollar he spent on “research,” he gained ten in return. This represents another payday for Gates. Moreover, governments are introducing legislation that effectively forces farmers to reduce methane emissions. Faced with the threat of massive fines, farmers have little choice but to reduce their herds or adopt products like Gates-backed additives.
Gates profits either way. Furthermore, fearmongering about food contamination could deter people from consuming dairy products altogether. Alarmingly, companies using these additives aren’t required to list them on packaging, as they are introduced further up the food production chain—details often concealed from consumers.
Robert Kennedy Jr. to block research in the US
With Robert Kennedy Jr. pledging to tackle such interference in the US food supply, Gates appears to be turning his focus to Europe, where he can continue his ventures with fewer obstacles.
What will this meddling do to the quality of milk and meat on our plates? Will these additives pave the way for more invasive technologies under the guise of “climate-friendly solutions”? Supermarkets like Aldi and Tesco are playing a dangerous game, risking not only their reputations but also the loyalty of their customers.
The outrage is justified.
The corporate elite want us to believe they have the answers to climate change while secretly reshaping our food systems. The fact that Arla feels compelled to combat “misinformation” highlights the deep mistrust they face. These additives might reduce emissions, but at what hidden cost to human health?
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