GMO News

How do genetically engineered crops speed up the spread of plant pests?

Adverse environmental effects in insecticidal Bt plant cultivation Recent Chinese and Brazilian studies strongly indicate that the cultivation of transgenic insecticidal plants can speed up the spread of specific plant pests. Unexpected and complex environmental interactions play a crucial role in this context. The research was carried out with genetically engineered (GE) cotton and soybeans […]

Vilsack claims Mexico GMO corn ban doesn’t apply to animal feed

Mexico’s plan to ban imports of GMO corn from the U.S. applies to corn used for food but not animal feed, according to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Vilsack made the claim based on recent talks he had with Mexico’s Agriculture Secretary Victor Villalobos Arambula. Vilsack says the exemption of feed-grade corn from the ban […]

Top food service company Aramark rejects GMO salmon ahead of first U.S. sales

Three of the largest food service companies in the U.S. have rejected genetically engineered salmon Top food service company Aramark recently announced its commitment not to sell genetically engineered (GE) salmon. The producer of the salmon, AquaBounty Technologies, announced plans to sell its first-ever harvest in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2021.   The announcement came in an update of […]

Multiple countries take steps to stop GMOs

GMO-free campaigners had a lot to celebrate in January as several countries, including Mexico, Peru, Italy, and Tanzania made significant moves to stop genetically modified crops and foods. On January 1, 2021, Mexico announced a Presidential Decree to phase out the “use, acquisition, distribution, promotion, and import” of glyphosate. Users and retailers have until January […]

GMO food labeling deadline looms—and loopholes abound

According to the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS), GMO ingredients must be disclosed on product labels by December 31, 2021. Despite the goal of making shoppers aware of GMO presence, the standard is full of exemptions, compliance confusion, and flaws. This flawed standard won’t make it easy for consumers to locate GMOs, and because […]