Kemps

Kemps is a dairy brand known for producing milk, ice cream, and other dairy products in the United States.

CCI Score

32.62

-0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Legal Dispute Over Cottage Cheese Production

A 99-year-old Minnesota dairy products company has filed a lawsuit against Kemps to force the continuation of cottage cheese production at its Le Mars plant, arguing that a change in production would drive the historic company out of business. This legal action highlights concerns over the ethical responsibilities of large dairy brands toward smaller, community-rooted businesses and local economies.

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Kemps is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

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Latest Events

MAR

23

2025

Legal Dispute Over Cottage Cheese Production
-35.30

A 99-year-old Minnesota dairy products company has filed a lawsuit against Kemps to force the continuation of cottage cheese production at its Le Mars plant, arguing that a change in production would drive the historic company out of business. This legal action highlights concerns over the ethical responsibilities of large dairy brands toward smaller, community-rooted businesses and local economies.
-40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 29

Kemps is criticized for potentially altering its long-standing production practices, which threatens the viability of a historic local dairy company. This risk undermines ethical business practices and demonstrates a lack of commitment to supporting community-based production and safeguarding local workers' interests.

Company sues to keep cottage cheese production at Kemps plant in Le Mars
-30

Economic and Structural Influence

March 29

The potential shift in production strategies by Kemps threatens the local economic structure and community stability, as it could lead to the demise of a local dairy institution that has been part of the region's economic fabric for nearly a century.

Company sues to keep cottage cheese production at Kemps plant in Le Mars
OCT

13

2023

Kemps Dairy Donates Thousands of Milk Cartons to Food Bank
64.45

Kemps Dairy, in collaboration with local Hy-Vee stores, donated 30,720 cartons of shelf-stable chocolate milk to the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank in Mason City. This donation, valued at approximately $15,000, will help support food insecure families during the holiday season and builds on the company’s previous commitment to donate 800,000 cartons to food banks across the region.
+75

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 29

The donation demonstrates Kemps' commitment to community support and ethical business practices by providing essential food resources to vulnerable populations. This act bolsters marginalized communities and counters authoritarian neglect of social welfare, aligning with anti-fascist values.

Kemps Dairy and Hy-Vee Partner to Donate Thousands of Cartons of Shelf-Stable Chocolate Milk to Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank
OCT

12

2023

Kemps Dairy Donates Chocolate Milk to Food Bank
68.72

Kemps donated 30,720 cartons of shelf-stable chocolate milk, valued at approximately $15,000, to the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank in Mason City. The donation supports food insecure families during the holiday season and builds on their previous commitment to donate milk to food banks.
+80

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 29

Kemps' donation of over 30,000 cartons of shelf‐stable chocolate milk demonstrates strong corporate ethical responsibility and community support. This philanthropic gesture helps address food insecurity among vulnerable groups, aligning with progressive social and anti-authoritarian values.

Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank Receives Generous Donation of Shelf-Stable Chocolate Milk