The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Out-of-work Appalachian coal miners train as beekeepers to earn extra cash

In regions of West Virginia where coal mining was once a major source of steady income, over 28 percent of the population lives in poverty. Mining jobs dropped from 132,000 in 1990 to 53,000 in 2018. A project spearheaded by Appalachian Headwaters, funded by a $7.5 million settlement from a lawsuit against a coal mine […]

New webinar on GMO 2.0

Are you familiar with new genetic engineering technologies like gene editing and synthetic biology? If not, here is your chance to learn more. FoodChain ID will host a new webinar “GMO 2.0” on May 8 at 1:00 pm Central time. The webinar will be conducted by David Gould, FoodChain’s global sustainability director The webinar is […]

EnviroLogix launches 10-trait QuickComb for GMO testing of corn bulk grain

EnviroLogix Inc. recently launched the 10-trait QuickComb, now including Duracade™, for corn bulk grain quantitative testing in support of non-GMO testing programs. “With the introduction of the industry’s only 10-trait corn comb, EnviroLogix further demonstrates our commitment to customers needing the most comprehensive quantitative decision-point GMO diagnostics for use in the grain handling and processing, […]

Gene-edited soybean oil now served in Midwest restaurants

Consumers won’t know it, but the oil served at particular Midwestern restaurants is a soybean oil, Calyno, that has been produced using gene editing techniques. The soybean oil is being used in salad dressing and for frying—in the restaurant chain and food service industry—and is claimed to have no trans fats and longer shelf life. […]

New bill aims to limit children’s exposure to glyphosate herbicides

Legislation to dramatically restrict exposure to glyphosate was introduced in Congress in March, in response to the toxic chemical appearing in children’s breakfast foods. Rep. Rosa DeLauro put forth the Keep Food Safe from Glyphosate Act, a three-pronged bill intended to protect consumers. The bill would: 1) prohibit pre-harvest spraying of glyphosate on oats; 2) […]