At the recent global climate summit in Paris, the big headline was passage of an agreement that, for the first time, commits nearly every nation … Why Does a Third of the World’s Food Go Uneaten?Read more
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Posted inGMO / News
Russia Bans All U.S. Corn and Soy Imports Due to GMO Contamination
Russia’s food safety regulator Rosselkhoznadzor announced a complete ban starting February 15 on all US corn and soy imports. This is a huge blow to … Russia Bans All U.S. Corn and Soy Imports Due to GMO ContaminationRead more
Posted inToMl / Waste
Eat Ugly
Of the various calls to action at the United Nations climate conference this week, that one by Nicolas Chabanne might be among the catchiest catchphrases. … Eat UglyRead more
Posted inEconomics / Hunger
Stop corporations gambling on hunger
Betting on food in the financial markets sent food prices rocketing in recent years driving hunger and poverty across the globe. In January 2014, campaigners … Stop corporations gambling on hungerRead more
Posted inClimate Disaster / ToMl
Our Future May Hold Less Food
September was the warmest on record for the Imperial Valley, with temperatures climbing over 90 degrees. That meant trouble for farmer Alex Jack. “It got … Our Future May Hold Less FoodRead more
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Consumer Victory as Campbell Announces New Labels
Campbell Soup’s announcement that it will become the first U.S. company to begin labeling genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in its products garnered accolades on Friday … Consumer Victory as Campbell Announces New LabelsRead more
Posted inHealth / News / Water
Barbados announces new 10% tax on sugary beverages
The Caribbean island of Barbados has announced a new sugar tax, effective August 1, 2015. The 10 percent tax will apply to all carbonated soft … Barbados announces new 10% tax on sugary beveragesRead more