Articles Tagged with ''GMO''

FDA Launches Education Initiative on Genetically Engineered Foods

Feed Your Mind is a new outreach program that aims to increase consumer awareness and understanding of genetically engineered foods

May 22, 2020

GMO is a common term used by consumers to describe foods that have been created through genetic engineering. While GMOs have been available to consumers since the early 1990s and are a common part of today's food supply, research shows consumers have limited knowledge and understanding about what GMOs are, why they are used, and how they are made.

Consumers Taking Organics to Avoid GMOs

Avoiding GMOs (genetically modified organisms), for themselves or their children, is an increasingly important reason why parents choose organic food.

July 3, 2014

Almost 25% of parents buying organic said that wanting to steer clear of genetically modified foods is now one of their top reasons for selecting organic.

US Vs. EU on GMO

The top American agriculture official has called on the European Union to do more to ease restrictions on gene-altered food and feed crops if it hoped to reach a trans-Atlantic trade pact.

June 19, 2014

The deal is also drawing opposition from groups on both sides of the Atlantic, concerned it will lower environmental standards and weaken consumer protections.

Vermont to Label GMOs

Vermont's governor signed a new law that could make the state the first to require labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms.

May 12, 2014

The law would take effect in July 2016.

Certification for Simply Eight

Simply Eight has received the official Non-GMO Project Verification seal on one of its food products.

April 15, 2014

In addition to the Real Chocolate Chip Cookies, other products from the company are currently under review.

More for Non-GMOs

The decision to buy or not buy non-GMO foods often is based on price.

February 18, 2014

Some 67% of all primary grocery shoppers are not willing to pay a higher price for non-GMO foods.

Non-GMO for Blue Pacific

Blue Pacific Flavors received product verification from the Non-GMO Project.

February 17, 2014

The Project reviewed and approved five flavor products by Blue Pacific according to rigorous best practices for GMO.

Cheerios to be GMO-free

General Mills says it will stop using genetically modified ingredients to make its original Cheerios cereal.

January 3, 2014

While the oats used to make Cheerios have never contained any genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the company did make changes to its sourcing.

U.S. Consumers on GMOs

Over half of U.S. consumers express some level of concern about genetically modified organisms.

December 23, 2013

Many primary grocery shoppers appear to be unfamiliar with the notion of GMOs.

GM Study Retracted

The publisher of a study suggesting GM corn caused tumors in rats has withdrawn the paper.

December 3, 2013

A year-long investigation found the paper "did not meet scientific standards."

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