Russia Bans GMO Corn Following French Study, Many Scientists Skeptical
Rospotrebnadzor, Russia’s federal service in control of protecting consumers’ rights and well-being has suspended the import of genetically modified corn made by Monsanto, following a report by the University of Caen in France. Gilles-Eric Seralini, the French scientist behind the two-year long study, says rats whose diet consisted of Monsanto’s genetically modified NK603 corn, or […]
Organic Brands Caught In The Middle Of Prop 37 GMO Fight
18 other states, including California have attempted to pass laws similar to Proposition 37, The Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act and failed. With 1 million signatures, Prop 37 is the first such measure to reach the statewide ballot. If passed, genetically modified food products would include the words “Partially produced with genetic engineering” […]
Do certification labels really matter?
More good information from our friends at NewHope360: As consumers grow weary over subpar food regulations at the federal level, manufacturers are increasingly seeking ways to help shoppers distinguish their products from the sea of conventional (and often irresponsibly produced) items. Certification labels—sometimes referred to as eco labels—are skyrocketing in popularity. Among the most ubiquitous? […]
Grassfed vs Grainfed
Grassfed -Cattle eat their natural diet of grasses -No antibiotic -No hormones -Cattle roam open pasture to feed -Cattle naturally take 1.5-2 years to mature Grainfed –Cattle eat 90% corn 10% other: forage, cheap high energy feeds like candy, starch, bakery waste, potato waste, pasta, chicken litter, meat processing waste –Antibiotics: 29 million pounds were […]
2012 Food and Farm Bill
Last week, Washington D.C. became the food capital of the country as the Senate debated the 2012 Food and Farm Bill, culminating in the passage of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012. If you’re asking yourself “What does this mean for me?” you’re not the only one. What it means is that […]