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Glyphosate in the spotlight again as activists target Lipton, Skippy and other CPG brands over pesticide residues

19-Feb-2018 By Elaine Watson

With glyphosate in the spotlight again as anti-GMO activist group Moms Across America released test results suggesting trace levels of the herbicide (commonly used with GE crops) in brands from Lipton to Skippy’s, we spoke to Amin Talati Upadhye attorney...

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: The rising demand for glyphosate-free certification to reassure worried consumers

19-Jan-2018 By Elizabeth Crawford

The jury may be out still on whether trace amounts of the popular herbicide glyphosate pose health risks to humans, but industry insiders predict mounting consumer fear about the possibility will pressure more food and beverage manufacturers in 2018 to...

All-natural blues at Bigelow Tea as CEO blasts 'frivolous' glyphosate lawsuit

22-Dec-2017 By Elaine Watson

Bigelow has promised to vigorously defend itself against a “frivolous” lawsuit filed by The Richman Law Group on behalf of the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) alleging it misrepresented its green tea as ‘all natural’ owing to trace levels of glyphosate...

Heavenly Organics announces new glyphosate-free certification by The Detox Project

02-Aug-2017 By Adi Menayang

Honey and confectionery maker Heavenly Organics announced that it is the first brand to receive The Detox Project’s new glyphosate residue-free certification.

Glyphosate to join Proposition 65 list

10-Apr-2017 By Elaine Watson

The herbicide glyphosate is to be added to the list of chemicals known to cause cancer under California's Proposition 65 legislation, which means companies producing products containing residues of the popular herbicide may in future have to feature...

German authorities find ‘shortcomings’ in French GM cancer study

03-Oct-2012 By Nathan Gray

The German food safety agency has found serious flaws in the experimental data presented in a recent study linking Monsanto’s GM maize and herbicide Roundup to cancer.

‘Safe’ levels of Monsanto herbicide and GM crop linked to cancer

20-Sep-2012 By Nathan Gray

Long term exposure to even relatively low levels of Monsanto’s herbicide Roundup and a genetically modified resistant crop strain could result in a ‘greatly increased’ risk of tumors’ and premature death, according to new findings in rats.

Sugar beet growers concerned about future US sugar supply

23-Aug-2010 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Sugar beet growers are concerned that there may not be adequate supply of conventional seed to ensure a reliable US sugar supply in 2011, the American Sugarbeet Growers Association has told FoodNavigator-USA.

GE crop report raises herbicide resistance concerns

14-Apr-2010 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Farmers should have weed management practices in place alongside genetic engineering for herbicide resistance, according to report from the National Research Council analyzing the effects of GE crops in the US.

New soybean technologies could redefine industry, says Monsanto

09-Aug-2007 By Lorraine Heller

Biotechnology giant Monsanto has said it is on track with its
soybean research and development efforts following a new series of
results from its Southern Hemisphere field research program.

Monsanto completes regulatory process for next generation soy

02-Aug-2007 By Stephen Daniells

Monsanto has announced the completion of the regulatory process for
its 'next generation' Roundup RReady2Yield soybeans in the US and
Canada.

DuPont closer to launch of new GM corn

03-Jul-2007 By Lorraine Heller

DuPont has said it is on track to launch a new herbicide tolerant
biotech corn variety, which will come into direct competition with
Monsanto's popular Roundup Ready trait.

Monsanto seeks approval for new GM soybean

14-Feb-2007 By Lorraine Heller

A higher-yielding variety of genetically modified soybeans from
Monsanto could be introduced commercially within the next few
years, according to the leading biotechnology firm.

Monsanto predicts market share increase next year

30-Nov-2006 By staff reporter

Biotechnology leader Monsanto has announced it expects to see a
modest increase in its market share for the 2007 growing season on
the back of strong demand for its triple-stack products.

DuPont on track to launch new biotech soybean

30-Nov-2006 By Lorraine Heller

US agricultural firm DuPont has said it is on track to launch a new
biotech soybean variety, which is expected to be the first major
product to compete with Monsanto's Roundup Ready trait.

WSU moves to patent potential soybean rust cure

25-May-2005

The herbicide glyphosate could help suppress Asian soybean rust, a
newly arrived disease that threatens the $18 billion US soybean
industry.

Monsanto pulls out of GM wheat

13-May-2004

US biotech crop pioneer Monsanto is to suspend the introduction of
the world's first biotech wheat, amid public outcry at the possible
risks of genetically modified crops and at Monsanto's aggressive
marketing tactics, writes...