In California, the opposition has started its big ad spend and it is having an impact.
The percentage of people who are opposing Proposition 37, the state’s GMO-labeling initiative, has grown from 23% to 40%. This was widely expected but it is discomforting nevertheless.
In the meantime, here are some of the most interesting and important organic food news stories over the past few weeks. Enjoy!!
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Biopharmaceutical GMOs to integrate vaccines, antibiotics, and antidepressants into crops – Natural Society
The Los Angeles Times comes out against Proposition 37 – LA Times
Only organics can feed the hungry world: here’s why – Truthout
Billionaire hedge fund manager Steven Cohen betting on organic food company Annie’s – Insider Monkey
The United States of GMOs – keeping us in the dark – Food Babe
Very interesting overview of the history and regulation of organic food in China – Chinadialogue
Organic, non-GMO food truck rolls into Michigan – MLIVE
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