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GMO Study Finds Altered Amino Acids May Increase Histamine Reactions

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Last updated on: December 30, 2016

One of the criteria the Food and Drug Administration considers when deciding whether or not to approve a GMO is called “substantial equivalence.” This means the nutritional profile and toxicity levels of the modified plant are within the same range… [read]

Roundup Resistance is a Growing Problem and Syngenta Offers a Problematic Solution

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Last updated on: December 28, 2016

Tolerance to things is built up over time, although some tolerances develop more quickly than others. The development of Roundup resistance in weeds is a quick one, in large part due to the popularity and frequent usage of the chemical.… [read]

GMO Pink Pineapple Is Coming – Ever Heard of Pink Pineapple Disease?

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Last updated on: December 29, 2016

The newest addition to the pineapple marketplace, which will be grown in Costa Rica, is a genetically modified pineapple dubbed the Rosé. Are consumers are just clamoring for a sweeter pineapple with a more pleasing, pink color? Although a new… [read]

The New GMO Apples – Meet the “Nonbronwing” Arctic Fuji, Granny, and Golden Delicious

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Last updated on: October 18, 2016

Okanagan Specialty Fruits has won approval for its third GM apple, the non-browning Arctic Fuji, also known as the “botox” apple. The U.S. deregulation process for the first two, the Arctic Granny and the Arctic Golden apple, took five years,… [read]

Dr. Bronner’s No Longer With Organic Trade Assoc. Saying They Betrayed GMO Labeling Movement

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Last updated on: September 29, 2016

Most of our readers are familiar with Dr. Bronner’s, the largest soap and body care products company in the natural and organic sector. The company supports an increased minimum wage, cannabis reform, animal welfare rights, and has a long history… [read]

GMO Labeling Bill Passes Senate – Did Whole Foods Sell Us Out?

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Last updated on: September 23, 2016

On Thursday, July 7th, the senate voted 63-30 to approved a bipartisan compromise bill for a federal labeling of food made with genetically modified organisms. The bill is moving to the House of Representatives next. Proponents of the bill say… [read]