Dining Out by Bradford Heap | Chef and Owner, Colterra, Niwot, CO; and SALT, Boulder, CO Source: Martin Cathrae As a Coloradan, chef, and restaurateur committed to farm-to-table quality, integrity, taste, health, and the environment, I join organizations like the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Moms Across America, Conservation Colorado, and others in my support of GMO labeling,… Read more »
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Obesity, Corn, GMOs
Brattleboro.com Anthony Samsel If you want to avoid obesity, then avoid eating genetically engineered ( GE ) corn, corn based products and animals that are fed a diet of GE grain. Scientists in Norway have released results from experimental feeding studies, carried out over a ten year period. The results show a positive link between… Read more »
Big Ag Cries that Dannon Non-GMO Pledge is Not Sustainable
Cornucopia’s Take: A “who’s who” list of industrial agriculture proponents have written a strongly worded letter, calling Dannon’s non-GMO pledge “marketing flim-flam.” It appears that consumer opinion, and voting with our forks, has gained enough power to sway Big Food, to the dismay of Big Ag. Cornucopia notes that organic is by definition non-GMO and… Read more »
With No Labeling, Few Realize They Are Eating Genetically Modified Foods
Some consumers are concerned that such foods may pose health risks and say manufacturers should be required to identify them for consumers The Chicago Tribune By Monica Eng, Tribune reporter When a team of activists wearing white hazmat suits showed up at a Chicago grocery store to protest the sale of genetically modified foods, they… Read more »
Grocery Manufacturers Association Fined $18 Million
Cornucopia’s Take: The GMO labeling initiative in Washington was narrowly defeated in 2013, assisted by massive infusions of money from anti-labeling companies, laundered by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA). A judge imposed a historic fine on the GMA for violating campaign finance laws. It is most unfortunate that the GMA’s lawless behavior tipped the balance against… Read more »
Systems Biology Group, International Center for Integrative Systems: GMO Soy Accumulates Formaldehyde & Disrupts Plant Metabolism, Suggests Peer-Reviewed Study, Calling For 21st Century Safety Standards
Systems Biology Group, International Center for Integrative Systems Study Concludes FDA GMO Approval Process is Flawed, Outdated, and Unscientific Source: RJenkins410 A new study published July 14, 2015 in the peer-reviewed journal AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES reveals genetic engineering of soy disrupts the plant’s natural ability to control stress, and invalidates the FDA’s current regulatory framework of “substantial… Read more »
Food Labeling Bill Stirs Debate at State Capitol about Genetically Modified Products
A bill requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods got an informational hearing in St. Paul. Star Tribune by Tom Meersman An emerging controversy over requiring labels for genetically engineered food arrived at the State Capitol on Thursday. A few dozen proponents wearing green “Label GMOs” stickers listened to Rep. Karen Clark, DFL-Minneapolis, describe “a… Read more »
NEWS RELEASE Unveiled: GMO Labeling Opponents Come Out of the Shadows 10.22.13
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mark Kastel, 608-625-2042 Unveiled: GMO Labeling Opponents Come Out of the Shadows Natural/Organic Brands No Longer Hiding Behind Lobbying Organization The Cornucopia Institute releases shopper’s guide: pro/con I-522 brands https://www.cornucopia.org/2013/10/unveiled-gmo-labeling-opponents-come-shadows/ CORNUCOPIA, WI: Proposition I-522, a citizen’s initiative on the November 5 ballot in Washington state that would mandate clear labeling of genetically engineered… Read more »
Public Hearing for New York State GMO Labeling Bill
New York State’s GMO Labeling Bill, A3525-A, is getting a public hearing on July 30, 2013. The New York state Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection will be holding the hearing. Testimony is by invitation only but anyone can attend, according to GMO Free NY. The Assembly committee is seeking information regarding scientific research… Read more »
GMO News Coverage is Carefully Controlled
Cornucopia’s Take: The article below describes the lengths to which the biotech industry goes to control messaging around its products. Cornucopia supports the precautionary principle and advocates for strict regulations and food transparency so that consumers understand the food they are eating as well as the technology used to produce it. Does the Biotech Industry… Read more »
