Mink Abuse at Nertsenfokkerij Leeijen in Beringe
In 2013, brothers Pierre and Rien Leeijen were listed on the Quote 500 with a net worth of €90 million. They are likely the largest mink farmers in the world, with at least 15 farms. In Poland alone, the brothers own at least eight farms, two in Lithuania, and at least one in the Netherlands. They also have businesses in the United States through their company, Lion Farms. They acquire small mink farms in countries such as Poland and expand them. They use front men to circumvent regulations. They also own several private limited companies, such as Farm Equipment International, Rolpi, and Pol Rol. They have business relationships with various individuals, including Monica Bozena Crstowka.
The life of a mink
The day before the judge ruled on the ban on mink farming, Ongehoord released gruesome images of minks with flesh wounds, bitten tails, infections, and stereotypical behavior.
Read moreIn 2013, brothers Pierre and Rien Leeijen were listed on the Quote 500 with a net worth of €90 million. They are likely the largest mink farmers in the world, with at least 15 farms. In Poland alone, the brothers own at least eight farms, two in Lithuania, and at least one in the Netherlands. They also have businesses in the United States through their company, Lion Farms. They acquire small mink farms in countries such as Poland and expand them. They use front men to circumvent regulations. They also own several private limited companies, such as Farm Equipment International, Rolpi, and Pol Rol. They have business relationships with various individuals, including Monica Bozena Crstowka.
Pierre Johannes Justinus Caspar Leeijen (born 1971) Justinus Leonardus Joseph (Rien) Leeijen (born 1959)
Rien's daughter, Anne Leeijen, works for the Leeijen Group. She is interested in selling fur fashion. Her brother Merijn rents out campers, among other things, within the family conglomerate. The Leeijens are also involved in real estate and agricultural vehicles.