US Department of Agriculture

IFIC explainer: How Big Food defends ultra-processed foods, pesticides, artificial sweeteners

Print Email Share Tweet LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Telegram
|

The International Food Information Council (IFIC), a trade group funded by large food and pesticide companies, misleads the public about diet and health, according to documents obtained by U.S. Right to Know. IFIC is widely cited in the media as a source on issues related to food and health. IFIC and its nonprofit foundation spend … IFIC explainer: How Big Food defends ultra-processed foods, pesticides, artificial sweeteners

Thailand’s reversal on glyphosate ban came after Bayer scripted U.S. intervention, documents show

Print Email Share Tweet LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Telegram
|

A year ago Thailand was set to ban the widely used weed killing chemical glyphosate, a move applauded by public health advocates because of evidence the chemical causes cancer, along with other harms to people and the environment. But under heavy pressure from U.S. officials, Thailand’s government reversed the planned ban on glyphosate last November … Thailand’s reversal on glyphosate ban came after Bayer scripted U.S. intervention, documents show