GMO Labeling in the Senate.  And Then There Were 7…
Jun14

GMO Labeling in the Senate. And Then There Were 7…

7 more days.  7 working days, to be precise, that’s how long the US Senate has to stop Vermont’s labeling law from taking effect on July 1st. That leaves seven days to produce a new Senate version of the bill, to secure enough votes to pass the new version in the Senate, to reconcile the Senate version with the House version (passed in July 2015), and to hold a full vote by both House and Senate. We don’t normally...

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GMOs in Dannon Yogurt Reduced
Jun13

GMOs in Dannon Yogurt Reduced

For those who think Vermont’s state-imposed labeling law will create unnecessary confusion for the rest of the country, you might also want to look at some of the clear advantages the law provides. In addition to other companies such as Mars, General Mills and Campbells labeling GMOs, now Dannon yogurt will actually reduce GMOs in three of their yogurt brands.  Dannon, Oikos and Danimals (yes, that’s a real name), which...

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GMO Vitamin C is Rampant
Jun12

GMO Vitamin C is Rampant

When many of us look for a quick immunity boost, we turn to a little Vitamin C… but not so fast if you’re looking to avoid GMOs. Turns out, most vitamin C supplements in the U.S. are partially made from GMO corn. Some experts tell us the most common supplements on the market today are filled with hidden toxins, despite the fact they’re marketed as being “pure” and, sometimes, “organic.” One of...

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