GE animals on their way to a plate near you The FDA has proposed an approval process that would treat GE animals like drugs, making way for super salmon and BSE-resistant cows, with less-than-transparent labeling rules. Note to FDA: grass-fed pork is already higher in Omega 3s — no splicing necessary!
Bottled water firms team up, start new lobby Eager to squash the nasty “chatter” that bottled water is environmentally unsustainable, Highland Springs, Nestle Water and Danone have joined forces to create the National Hydration Council to lobby on behalf of their corporate interests hydration. (Thanks to Anna Lappe for sending this link to the CommFood listserv)
China’s melamine scandal expands to dairy products After 8 out of 30 products, including yogurt and milk, tested positive for melamine, Yili firm has issued a recall on dairy products.
Europe scales back biofuels Influenced by rising food costs and “waning enthusiasm” for biofuels, the European Parliment is modifying its stance on biofuels, calling for alternatives that don’t compete with food production.
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