This month's news from the genetically modified food debate
July/August 2010

Non-GMO rice growing method takes root worldwide
While highly publicized attempts to genetically engineer rice are promising to “feed the world” tomorrow, a grassroots revolution in non-GMO rice production is sweeping rice fields worldwide, creating positive impacts today.
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Plaintiffs 2, Monsanto 1 in Supreme Court decision
Both the Center for Food Safety and Monsanto declared victory in the recent Supreme Court decision on genetically modified alfalfa. Who won? It’s a little complex, but if the decision was a baseball game, CFS and the plaintiffs would be declared the winner 2 to 1.
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Suppliers see increasing demand for non-GMO ingredients
Earlier this year Supermarket News reported that non-GMO is a trend that will grow in consumer and food industry awareness in 2010. Based on a survey of suppliers of non-GMO ingredients, that prediction is proving to be accurate. Non-GMO suppliers see increasing demand and inquiries for their products from food manufacturers spurred by more consumer awareness of food issues such as genetically modified foods and the increasing visibility of the Non-GMO Project.
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ABRANGE fosters non-GMO food production in Brazil
Leading the promotion of non-GMO food production in Brazil is the Brazilian Association of Non-Genetically Modified Grain Producers (ABRANGE). Established in 2008, ABRANGE aims to promote the market for GM-free products and ensure that consumers have the right to choose such products.
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