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Jack and the non-GMO beanstalk

Oct 4, 2016
The path to market for non-GMO soybeans is complex.
This label on non-biotech soybeans includes information about the farmer and lot number from which it came. The beans have also been tested for any genetically modified materials to vouchsafe their integrity.
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Non-GMO doesn't mean no pesticides

Nov 26, 2015
A genetic tweak can make crops tolerate glyphosate, a weed killer.

Don't call it a GMO

Nov 20, 2015
The FDA says the label is confusing, lets look at at non-GMO meal and find out.
This label can mean a lot of things. So how much does it really tell you? The FDA is trying to clear things up.
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Food industry plays it both ways with GMO labels

Aug 4, 2015
The food industry opposes mandatory labeling of food with GMO ingredients, but also sees a market for products with non-GMO labels.