On July 11, 2019, the California based artificial dairy company Perfect Day released its first product, an ice cream made from genetically modified yeast that was marketed as an “animal free solution” to traditional agriculture. The ice cream and other synthetic genetically modified milk products were imbued with images and [...]
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The ongoing, grand American genetically modified food experiment began appearing commercially in the mid-1990s with genetically modified tomatoes officially debuting as the first GMO for sale and use in everyday food items. Most major players in the food industry from fast food companies to food service outfits decided to rebel [...]
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The Chicago-based Kellogg’s Cereal company was founded in 1906 by W.K. (Will Keith) Kellogg with the intention of improving nutrition during uncertain times. Since then, Kellogg’s has gone on to become one of the most famous breakfast cereal companies in the world with a presence in 180 countries worldwide. The [...]
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Food is sacred no matter what country or what culture you come from: it’s how families bond with each other at the end of the day, how we nourish ourselves, a way to connect with strangers and so much more. For thousands of years our food producers have treated [...]
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In July 2015, the first genetically engineered (or genetically modified, otherwise known as “GMO”) potatoes arrived on store shelves in the form of a specific type of white russets. Now nearly two years later, most consumers still remain blissfully unaware that the potatoes even exist, and to make matters [...]
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The organic food industry has grown tremendously in recent years, but with that growth and expansion has come a host of opportunistic companies, seeking to capitalize on a trend. Many of the United States’ top organic companies, including Annie’s (makers of popular mac n’ cheese products), Cascadian Farm, [...]
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When avoiding foods and supplements made from genetically modified organisms and artificial additives, it is easy to identify the big threats: corn and soy products that are not organic or non-GMO certified, and many well-known toxic chemicals. The frustration rises when realizing how many hidden ingredients are in these [...]
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For millions of kids across the country Kellogg’s Froot Loops have been a staple part of their morning diet. But are Kellogg’s Froot Loops really safe, and should parents strongly consider boycotting them until the company finally listens to activists and removes all the unnecessary junk? It’s common knowledge that [...]
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While President Barack Obama’s stances on GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in agriculture have become well known over the years, current President Donald Trump’s stance was a bit more of a mystery — until now. Speaking to a crowd in Nashville, Tennessee on January 8, Trump finally used the [...]
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Despite the growing popularity of the organic movement in recent years (record sales were recorded in 2018), the genetically engineered food and pesticides industry has remained extremely busy behind the scenes. Following Bayer’s purchase of Monsanto, the oft-voted “Most Evil Company in the World,” the organization immediately [...]
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