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Could GM fed salmon be more nutritious than non-GM fed salmon?
Omega-3 levels have declined in recent years, and this study may help return omega-3 levels in farmed fish to those from over a decade ago.
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Mandatory labels help reduce genetically modified food fears
Consumer attitudes toward genetically modified food improved by 19 per cent after mandatory labelling in Vermont, compared to the rest of the U.S.
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GMO labels drastically raise American consumer concerns over safety
The results of a new survey come as the time for comment on the USDA's labelling proposals for GMO food comes to a close. They are due to be finally issued on July 29.
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China’s GMO trepidation has cost foreign exporters $8 billion
A study has used China as an example of how differing regulatory systems can cost economies billions.
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USDA reveals proposed GMO labelling guidelines
The proposals are open for comment until July 3. They are due to be finally issued just four weeks later on July 29.
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Genomic tool searches wheat’s wild past to improve future crops
Contributors from academic institutions and industry spanning 15 countries raised $150,000 to crowdfund the ambitious directory.
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Chlorinated chicken and hormone-treated beef in ‘top ten’ risks of transatlantic deal
The divisive subject of chlorinated chicken sits alongside hormone-treated beef and brominated vegetable oil in a food charity's top ten risks of a US trade deal.
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Slimmer GMO pigs an ‘exciting’ breakthrough – but probably won’t fly in America
Scientists in China have bred a line of low-fat pigs that fare well in cold temperatures, a new friend to the consumer's waistline and the farmer's wallet. But it doesn't seem likely they'll take in America.
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Genetically Modified (GMO) Food Market to reach 130 million tons by 2021
According to Research Nester, the global genetically modified organism’s food market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2% by the end of 2021.
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European governments about to vote on the authorisation of three GM maize
21 March 2017 | By Slow Food
GM maize is about to be validated by European governments as Slow Food say no to the move...
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Why the GMO debate still matters
9 December 2016 | By Mark Hughes, President, Anderson Partners Food Ingredient Marketing
With the GMO debate far from over, we asked Mark Hughes, President, Anderson Partners Food Ingredient Marketing for an insight into why the conversation still matters...
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Science of Sake
This article outlines recent research on the brewing yeast of Japanese rice wine and highlights the unknown genetics of food microbes.
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Dannon to launch non-GMO yoghurts in the US
18 July 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
This is the beginning of the transformation of the company’s Danimals, Oikos and Dannon brands, which over time will evolve to contain non-GMO ingredients...
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U.S. FDA accepts GRAS notification for Non-GMO Acrylamide-Reducing Yeast
20 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announces acceptance of Renaissance BioScience’s GRAS notification for Non-GMO Acrylamide-Reducing Yeast.
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Arla to incentivise farmers to convert to GM free feed
13 May 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Arla says that retailers are increasingly demanding dairy products from cows which have been fed GM free feed and are willing to pay a price premium...
