Federal bill would prohibit mandatory GMO labeling
A federal bill introduced Wednesday would preempt states from legislative efforts to require labeling of genetically modified foods. read more Supermarket News
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Taking Sides: Mandatory GMO labeling
Debate: Would mandatory disclosure of GM ingredients be positive for the industry? read more Supermarket News
GMA advocates federal GM labeling
The Grocery Manufacturers Association and 27 other trade associations, groups and organizations representing food producers, farmers and manufacturers have launched the Coalition for Safe Affordable Food to advocate a federal … Continue Reading →
The Lempert Report: The labeling debate continues (video)
The Lempert Report says that health-conscious shoppers are willing to pay more for products labled “locally sourced” and other attributes. read more Supermarket News
FMI updates stance on GMO labeling
FMI’s board has adopted an updated GMO policy statement that aims to clarify its position and help to steer the government and industry in a direction to standardize efforts and … Continue Reading →
FMI Supports Senate Menu Labeling Bill
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Food Marketing Association voiced support for a Senate bill introduced today that would exclude supermarkets from the FDA’s menu labeling regulations. read more Supermarket News
GMO Labeling Supporters Not Backing Down
WASHINGTON – Pointing to the narrow defeat of a Washington State ballot initiative, the Center for Food Safety vows to continue its fight to label foods products with genetic engineering. … Continue Reading →
GMO Labeling Supporter Concedes Defeat
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Now that more ballots have been counted, the Center for Food Safety acknowledged that passage of Washington state proposal to label genetically engineered foods is unlikely. read … Continue Reading →
USDA changes generic labeling rules on meat, poultry
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has approved a final rule that amends the meat and poultry products inspection regulations to expand the circumstances … Continue Reading →
Washington GMO Labeling Supporters Not Conceding Defeat
WASHINGTON — While opponents claim victory, supporters of the Washington state proposal to label genetically engineered foods have not yet conceded defeat. read more Supermarket News