Phillippines GMO Controversy Heats Up Over Court Ruling
Early last week we reported on the Philippines Supreme Court decision to stop field tests for genetically modified organisms. Then last Wednedsay, The National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST-PHL) expressed concern over the decision, worrying about its potential impact on food security and scientific research. The NAST-PHL asked the court to review the decision, “in light of the issues and serious...
A New GMO Ban — Philippines Bans GMO Eggplant
Growing GE crops in the Philippines hasn’t been easy. Many farmers became indebted because of the rising cost of GM corn seeds and the increasing cost and quantity of inputs being used. They also faced the emergence of new pests, soil erosion, corn contamination, plus human and animal health impacts. Yet, despite these problems, the Philippines is a regional biotechnology leader. GE corn has been on the rise since 2003 and...
Chipotle E. Coli Outbreak Raises Questions
Ridiculous conspiracy theory? Or conceivable possibility, that a giant food conglomerate or agro-chemical company is behind the recent Chipotle E. Coli outbreak? Either way, a significant amount of drama has surrounded the Chipotle GMO situation from the start… With the E. Coli outbreak, the illnesses started November 18- 26, 2015, and, according to cdc.gov, as of December 18, 2015, 53 people were reported as infected with the...
EPA To Limit Future GMO Corn Crops
As we learned in GMO Truth Podcast #6, a big part of the GMO pitch was the reduction of pesticide use and replacing harsher pesticides with less toxic ones, primarily referring to glyphosate. But has the promise to reduce pesticides held up? Now a voracious pest, the corn root worm, is amplifying the problem. As Nation of Change reported in late 2015: Genetically modified crops, corn specifically, has created a pesticide resistant...
Soy Allergies, Chicken and Eggs — What’s Really the Allergen?
Do you suffer from soy allergies? Can you name the top eight foods that account for 90% of all food reactions? According to foodallergy.org they are: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish and shellfish. Soybean allergy is one of the more common food allergies, and a growing number of people are now trying to avoid soy. What most people do not realize, however, is that due to the predominance of soy in animal feeds, soy...
Will Consumers Want the GMO Arctic Apple?
If you’re following the GMO situation, you’ve probably heard of the GMO Arctic Apple. It won approval in the U.S. and Canada this past spring, but won’t roll into supermarkets for a few years. The apple consists of two versions, Golden Delicious and Granny Smith. The Golden Delicious labeled in the picture below is of the variety we’re used to, with a little browning here and there. The apples to the right,...
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