Animal Rights Group L214 Files Complaints Against Lidl France and Partner Pig Farms

L214 accuses Lidl and two farms of severe animal mistreatment and misleading consumers about animal welfare standards.

L214 has filed legal complaints against Lidl France and two partner pig farms for alleged animal mistreatment and deceptive marketing practices.
The complaints highlight violations of animal welfare laws, including the illegal systematic cutting of pig tails and unsanitary conditions at the farms.
Footage from one farm in Finistère shows animals in distress, with some reportedly killed using the illegal practice of 'claquage,' where piglets are slammed against hard surfaces.
Both farms are part of Lidl’s 'animal welfare' program, which claims to support improved farming conditions but allegedly fails to meet legal and ethical standards.
Lidl France has not yet responded to the allegations, while L214 continues to advocate for stricter regulations and a shift toward plant-based food systems.