A very good recap from the American Conference Institute food law and regulation forum in Chicago, where things such as “bioengineered” definitions and GMO-labeling laws were debated.
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A very good recap from the American Conference Institute food law and regulation forum in Chicago, where things such as “bioengineered” definitions and GMO-labeling laws were debated.
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Big Chemical still holds tremendous influence in Canada, as politicians overwhelmingly rejected mandatory GMO-labeling by a measure of 216 to 67.
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When it comes to social responsibility and environmental sustainability, the Stephens family continues to be a true leader in the organic industry.
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Dannon believes that it should be able to market its products as “all-natural”, even if the animals producing the milk are consuming genetically-modified feed. Class action lawyers think otherwise.
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Private equity firm Sunrise Strategic Partners has taken a minority stake in Vital Farms, which specializes in organic, pastured-raised eggs.
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The USDA has assured organic poultry operators to take the necessary safety precautions with the avian flu outbreak, with no fear that their organic status will be jeopardy.
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With organic only comprising 1% total market share in the UK, versus 10% in Denmark, the Organic Trade Board is launching a three-year, $10M plan to help grow the sector.
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With members of Congress urging the FDA to prevent non-dairy companies from using “milk” on their labels, organic nut milk company MALK has taken a preemptive step and removed “milk” from all of its packaging.
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The plant-based maker of organic cheese and butter products just closed a $6 million dollar round to increase production capacity, expand distribution and develop new products.
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One important issue being discussed is whether a “GMO-Free” label is legally defensible. Justin Prochnow from Greenberg Traurig gives an interesting analysis.
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