GMO Update The following info from Food Democracy Now! recaps the big money behind the Grocery Manufacturers Associations opposition to GMO labeling and the legislative initiatives advancing in spite of that well funded opposition. Monsanto was the top contributor to the GMAs campaign to defeat GMO labeling and Prop 37 last year, contributing over $8.1 million dollars. Other top contributors in 2012 include Pepsi Co. at $2.48 million dollars, Kraft Foods at $2 million dollars and Coca-Cola at $1.7 million dollars. This year, 26 states have introduced legislation to label genetically engineered foods, with GMO labeling bills recently passing in Connecticut and Maine. A GMO labeling bill also passed the Vermont House this spring and awaits passage as early as next January in the Senate. Similar legislation has been introduced in Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Monsanto and the GMA have expressed fears over the passage of the upcoming ballot initiative in Washington State, similar to the one in California, which places the issue of labeling genetically engineered foods before a popular statewide vote. NOTE: Remember that the best way to avoid GMOs is to buy certified organic products
Posted on: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 21:27:35 +0000
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