As Australian states and territories experience different stages of COVID-19 lockdowns, consumer needs have also fluctuated.
General Mills has been at the centre of COVID-19 changes, first experiencing
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What consumers want in GM food labeling is simpler than you think
Research on public risk perceptions shows that it is not only the objective scientific assessment of risk that matters but also the subjective qualities of risk.
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All our food is ‘genetically modified’ in some way – where do you draw the line?
by James Borrell.
In the past week you’ve probably eaten crops that wouldn’t exist in nature, or that have evolved
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Disease resistant chickpeas set to boom overseas
The Australian chickpea industry is set for a comeback after researchers developed two new chickpea varieties.
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GM food labels do not act as a warning to consumers: study
There is an economic and political battle taking place in America over the labeling of genetically modified (GM) foods.
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WTO puts the spotlight on food safety
The WTO committee heard a record number of specific trade concerns, including the approval of GM products, when it met last week.
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GM soybean safe: FSANZ
FSANZ has called for submissions on an application to permit the sale and use of food from a genetically modified soybean line.
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Genetically modified source of asparaginase safe: FSANZ
FSANZ has called for submissions on a new microbial source for asparaginase sourced from a GM strain of Bacillus subtilis.
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FSANZ considers allowing food from a GM corn line
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has called for submissions on an application to allow food derived from a GM corn line.
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Independent safety reviews will foster trust in GM technology
The topic of releasing genetically modified products into food is highly polarised. But are we making any progress?
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Making a meal of GM food labelling
In all countries in which genetically modified food is sold the issue of food labelling has been hotly debated.
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Because we can, does it mean we should? The ethics of GM foods
In this fourth instalment of GM in Australia – a series looking at the facts, ethics, regulations and research into genetically modified crops – Christopher Mayes examines ethical issues surrounding GM foods.
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Safety first – assessing the health risks of GM foods
In this third instalment of GM in Australia – a series looking at the facts, ethics, regulations and research into genetically modified crops – Ashley Ng explains how GM foods are determined safe to eat.
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Setting the standards: who regulates Australian GM food?
David Tribe walks us through the bodies responsible for GM policy and oversight.
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GM techniques: from the field to the laboratory
Genetic modification (GM) sounds very laboratory-based – people in white coats inserting and deleting but the vast majority of GM work was completed in the field through selective breeding.
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The week in focus: video
A landmark GM court case, an alleged egg cartel and dodgy deli meat are the focus of this week’s news round-up.
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NASAA says GM canola decision highlights need for reform
Australian organic certification body, NASAA has called upon the State and Federal regulators to provide greater regulatory certainty on the application of National Standards for Organic and Biodynamic Produce.
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Organic farmer loses GM canola case
Western Australian organic farmer, Steve Marsh has lost a landmark court case against his neighbour and former friend, Michael Baxter for allegedly contaminating his property with genetically modified canola.
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Environmental group calls for nano-material ban in food
Environmental group Friends of the Earth has called for a ban on new nano-materials being used in foods and its packaging until risk assessments have proven the materials are safe to consume.
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Vermont passes GMO labelling bill
Vermont has become the first state in the US to pass a bill that requires the labelling of genetically modified foods.
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