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The GM debate
Genetically modified food is one of the great opinion-dividers of our time. Some argue that GM foods reap irreparable damage on the environment and human health. But others say they could be the answer to a secure food supply for the world’s growing population.
Vermont GMO labeling bill passes first hurdle, but legal challenges await, warns assistant attorney general
A GMO labeling bill has passed its first regulatory hurdle in Vermont after the House Agriculture Committee passed it by an 8-3 vote last Friday.
Organic sector pinched by GMO tainting in seed and feed, Organic Valley CEO says
Organic Valley recently announced a plan to distribute more than $1 million in grants to fund research, education and advocacy on the production of organic foods. The grants have long...
Oregon lawmaker plans to introduce federal GMO labeling bill
Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-OR is working on a bill that would make the labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms a matter of federal law, a spokesperson confirmed yesterday. If...
AquaBounty remains confident of FDA approval for GM salmon, despite 60-day comment extension
AquaBounty Technologies - which has already spent years waiting for the FDA to decide whether to approve its genetically engineered (GE) salmon - will have to wait a little longer...
Campaign pushes Hershey's, Mars to either label GMOs or drop them
GMO Inside, a national coalition of companies and organizations, has marshaled a public Valentine’s Day campaign to pressure Hershey and Mars to drop GMO ingredients or to label them in...
Big Interview: Michael Shoretz, founder and CEO, Enlightened Ice Cream (Beyond Better Foods LLC)
Enlightened Ice Cream CEO: Our ice cream is actively good for you, not just ‘less bad’ than the rest
Can ice cream actually be good for you - as opposed to just a little less bad for you? And if it can, will it sell? One man on a...
Non-GMO key part of message for papaya products company
Herbal Papaya, a company founded on the health benefits of the fruit, will launch a complete line of food, beverage and supplement products at the Expo West trade show in...
Lobbying by agri-business killed New Mexico GMO labeling Bill, claim supporters
Supporters of a New Mexico Senate bill proposing mandatory labeling for genetically engineered food and feed say they are disappointed it died on the Senate floor last week, but remain...
Research results pointed Ben & Jerry's down non-GMO path
For Ben & Jerry’s, the Vermont-based ice cream company, taking the step to remove GMO ingredients from its supply chain was simply a matter of paying attention. Not necessarily to...
Steviva Brands: New stevia syrup is ‘magic bullet’ beverage sweetener
Steviva Brands has launched a new stevia-based syrup blend designed to replace high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in beverages, and claims it is a no added sugar ‘magic bullet’ for...
From non-GMO to Gluten-Free: Sales of natural products with third party certifications surge in 2012
Sales of natural products featuring third party certifications surged in 2012, according to new data from SPINS, with non-GMO project verified products leading the charge (+18%), followed by Fair Trade...
Kellogg and General Mills defend themselves against January anti-GMO campaign
Cereal giants Kellogg and General Mills have both defended the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their breakfast cereals in response to a January anti-GMO campaign against them.
Special edition: Protein-rich foods… the next generation
Could algae be the next big thing in the protein market? Part two: Aurora Algae
Protein has never been hotter - at least that’s what the market researchers tell us - and vegetarian proteins in particular are top of the pops right now.
New Mexico GMO labeling bill heads for state legislature
New Mexico has joined Washington and California to become the latest US state asked to consider mandatory labeling for foods containing genetically engineered ingredients.
AquaBounty Technologies CEO: Opponents have ‘consistently and intentionally misrepresented the facts’ on GMOs
The boss of AquaBounty Technologies - which has spent years waiting for the FDA to decide whether to approve its genetically engineered (GE) salmon - says the tortuous process “has...
2012 in food science: Is phosphorus the new trans-fat? HFCS, GMOs, organics, gluten sensitivity and measuring calories...
From new research into the relationship between excess dietary phosphorus and the risk of cardiovascular disease to questions over the accuracy of how we currently measure calories, 2012 was an...
2012 in the dock ... From all-natural class action chaos to Prop 37, FSMA and POM vs FTC
With a class action lawsuit filed almost weekly against firms making 'all-natural' claims, growing concerns over energy drinks, the specter of GMO labeling and new developments in the high profile...
What's on the regulatory radar in 2013? From yogurt standards to energy drinks… PART TWO
In the second part of this FoodNavigator-USA special on what’s on the regulatory radar for the food sector’s key trade associations in 2013, we look at sugar, corn, dairy, and...
What's on the regulatory radar in 2013? From sugar reform to advertising to kids… PART ONE
What will 2013 hold in store for the food industry on the regulatory front? More changes to the school meals program? Action on energy drinks? Sugar reform?
Sourcing non-GMO: Prop 37 supporters have lost the battle, but may ultimately win the war, predicts The Scoular Company
Despite the ‘NO’ vote on Prop 37, the momentum behind sourcing non-GMO ingredients remains as strong as ever, with non-GMO Project verified sales up 66% and a new class action...
Goldfish Crackers targeted in ‘natural’ lawsuit over genetically engineered soy as Prop 37 supporters launch ‘GMO inside’ initiative
While Prop 37 did not pass, the failure to disclose the presence of GMOs in foods that are marketed as ‘natural’ is still generating a steady stream of civil litigation,...
Supply Side West 2012 in pictures: Prop 37, supergrains, protein, brain food and Coca-Cola on disruptive innovation
As America went to the polls, FoodNavigator-USA and NutraIngredients-USA headed to Las Vegas for a week of partying, gambling (and a spot of networking) at Supply Side West.
Organic sales up 12.2% says SPINS; but be careful what you attach label to, says Hartman Group
Sales of organic foods and beverages rose 12.2% in the year to September 29 in the US retail market, significantly outpacing growth in the overall grocery market, according to data from SPINS.
California voters say 'No' to GMO labeling initiative Proposition 37
GMO labeling initiative Proposition 37 has failed at the ballot box in California.
Greek Gods is not affected by 6oz price wars in Greek yogurt fixture, says Hain Celestial
Hain Celestial’s Greek yogurt brand Greek Gods has been shielded from the price wars raging in the Greek yogurt category and continues to go from strength to strength, with sales...
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