Cornucopia’s Take: Canada does not require GMO labeling, and the GMO salmon, 25 years in the regulatory pipeline, is now being sold in that country. GMO labeling issues presently remain in the way of the introduction of this highly controversial fish into U.S. markets. AquaBounty awaits approval for its newest possible fish farm in Indiana…. Read more »
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“Natural” Chicken Contains Antibiotics, Steroids, Hallucinogenic Drug, and More
Cornucopia’s Take: “Natural” is a marketing claim with little meaning, and questionable food companies regularly take advantage of consumer assumptions. In this case, Sanderson Farms has run afoul of even the very lax regulation of the word. “Natural” is no substitute for pasture-raised, certified organic chicken. Nonprofits Sue Third-Largest Poultry Co. for False Advertising of… Read more »
Washington Post Investigative Report Uncovers Massive Fraud in Organic Grain Imports
Updated May 15 [Read Cornucopia’s letter to USDA Secretary Perdue.] Industry Watchdog Reinforces Call for New Leadership at USDA National Organic Program Non-organic corn and soy, labeled as organic, are flooding U.S. ports, undercutting legitimate U.S. organic farmers, due to the USDA’s negligence. The organic industry’s most aggressive industry watchdog, The Cornucopia Institute, reinforced their… Read more »
Syngenta Facing Thousands of Lawsuits for GE Corn
Cornucopia’s Take: Syngenta released its GE corn variety, Viptera, prior to approval in China, leaving U.S. farmers vulnerable to rejection of their exports by that trading partner. Many farmers have sued Syngenta – so many, the lawyers are not sure of the numbers. The first court case has begun this week in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 1st… Read more »
Organic Industry Watchdog Wins Major Antitrust Victory
France’s Groupe Danone Sheds Stonyfield in WhiteWave Acquisition Merger would have combined Stonyfield, Horizon, and Wallaby to Dominate Organic Dairy The French dairy giant, Groupe Danone (Dannon in the U.S.), has announced an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to liquidate its holdings in the largest manufacturer of organic yogurt, Stonyfield, so that… Read more »
National Organic Standards Board Fall Meeting Recap
Did you miss the recent National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting in Providence, Rhode Island? Here’s your chance to catch up! The NOSB is a federal advisory committee that makes recommendations to the National Organic Program (NOP) on organic materials and standards. The group of volunteers from different areas of the organic community meets twice… Read more »
Are You Eating Frankenfish?
The New York Times by Tom Colicchio Source: Danielle Helm This month, Congress may decide whether consumers are smart enough to be trusted with their own food choices. Some lawmakers are trying to insert language into must-pass spending legislation that would block states from giving consumers the right to know whether their food contains genetically… Read more »
As Big Food Feels Threat Of Climate Change, Companies Speak Up
NPR – The Salt by Dan Charles Source: Frankie Leon Chances are, you’ve picked up some chatter about the new global talks on climate change. If you can’t quite see how it matters to you, personally, you might want to take a peek inside your pantry. Or your candy jar. Because it might just affect… Read more »
Pesticides Stop Bumblebees from Pollinating Apple Trees, Research Shows
The Guardian by Damian Carrington Source: Deedavee Easyflow New findings on neonicotinoids have important implications as many food crops and wildflowers rely on bee pollination to reproduce The world’s most widely used insecticides harm the ability of bumblebees to pollinate apple trees, scientists have discovered. The finding has important implications for agriculture and the natural… Read more »
What Is a ‘Natural’ Food? FDA Seeks Public Input for Definition
Journal Sentinel by Rick Barrett Federal regulators are seeking public opinion on the use of the word natural on food labels, a move that could change the way hundreds of products are advertised. Phrases such as “made with natural ingredients” are commonly used in the food industry, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does… Read more »
