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Monsanto relied on these ‘partners’ to attack top cancer scientists

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In a confidential public relations plan dated February 2015, Monsanto laid out is plans to discredit the World Health Organization’s cancer research unit, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). A month later, the international group of experts judged glyphosate — the key ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer — to be probably carcinogenic … Monsanto relied on these ‘partners’ to attack top cancer scientists

The Junk Food Industry Loved FDA’s Margaret Hamburg

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Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, announced yesterday that she would soon leave her post. Here’s one easy way to tell that she was a greater friend to the junk food industry than to consumers: Pamela Bailey, president and chief executive officer of the Grocery Manufacturers Association, told Food Business News … The Junk Food Industry Loved FDA’s Margaret Hamburg

An Open Letter to Professor Kevin Folta on FOIA Requests

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Dear Professor Folta: Yesterday there was some news coverage and commentary about our use of the state Freedom of Information Acts to obtain the correspondence of professors who wrote for the agrichemical industry’s PR website, GMO Answers. We’re glad to have a public conversation about this topic with the professors involved. We believe that transparency … An Open Letter to Professor Kevin Folta on FOIA Requests

Big Campaign Cash for Clinton from Monsanto Lobbyist

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A Monsanto Co. lobbyist, who is seen as Hillary Clinton’s “main man” inIowa, was among the top financial bundlers of contributions to benefit Hillary Clinton’s run for the White House in the most recent quarter, new Federal Election Commission reports show. Jerry Crawford of the Crawford & Mauro Law Firm in Des Moines, Iowa, bundled … Big Campaign Cash for Clinton from Monsanto Lobbyist

Trump Talk Of Pompeo For Cabinet Could Spell Setback For Consumers

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News that President-elect Donald Trump is considering U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo for a cabinet slot illustrates just how dark the days ahead might be for America’s burgeoning “food movement,” which has been advocating for more transparency and fewer pesticides in food production. Pompeo, a Republican from the farm state of Kansas, was the designated hitter … Trump Talk Of Pompeo For Cabinet Could Spell Setback For Consumers

The Future Of Food Needs Transparency And Integrity

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This article was originally published in Investor’s Business Daily . ByStacy Malkan and Carey Gillam “Food companies can’t figure out what Americans want to eat,” according to a June Wall Street Journal article. Food industry CEOs are “rushing for the exits,” WSJ reported in October, and the food lobby is “splintering,” Politico explained, as food … The Future Of Food Needs Transparency And Integrity

American Beverage Association — key facts

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Summary * TheAmerican Beverage Association is a trade group for the soda, soft drink and junk food industries *ABA was previously called the National Soft Drink Association *Some U.S. soft drinks contained BVO, a flame retardant; ABA says “so is water!” *While ABA defends use of a flame retardant in soda, Coke and Pepsi announced … American Beverage Association — key facts

Jack Abramoff’s Old Law Firm Now Lobbying Against GMO Labeling

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Food company CEO’s worried about losing the trust of the American public – not to mention huge market shares – might want to take note: their trade association has taken another tone-deaf step into the abyss by hiring a the law firm of a famous felon to do their dirty work. Yesterday, Politico reported that … Jack Abramoff’s Old Law Firm Now Lobbying Against GMO Labeling

Fearful Food Industry Jeopardizing Public’s Right to Information

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I just don’t get it. Over the more than 20 years I have worked as a business journalist, I’ve always been motivated by a simple premise: Knowledge is power, and that power belongs with the public. The spread of information that people can use to make decisions – what to buy, what to eat, where … Fearful Food Industry Jeopardizing Public’s Right to Information

For GMO Labeling Advocates, It Doesn’t Get Much Darker Than This

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This article was original published in Huffington Post. By Carey Gillam News Thursday that Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts and the committee’s ranking Senate Democrat Debbie Stabenow had finally sewn up  a deal on nationwide GMO labeling  left the food industry celebrating – but GMO labeling backers cursing – a law that will continue … For GMO Labeling Advocates, It Doesn’t Get Much Darker Than This