Politics Nov 19 FDA OKs genetically modified salmon for human consumption By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Health May 14 Twitter chat: What’s behind the push to remove artificial ingredients from restaurant menus? Last week, Panera Bread announced that it will be removing more than 150 artificial ingredients from the items on its menu. The restaurant chain follows Chipotle and Kraft as the latest company to jump on the menu makeover bandwagon. By Nora Daly
Health May 14 USDA develops first government label for GMO-free products WASHINGTON — The Agriculture Department has developed the first government certification and labeling for foods that are free of genetically modified ingredients. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Nation May 05 Watch 7:22 How consumer worries are driving menu makeovers For years, Americans have heard warnings and and expressed worries about what’s in their food, from artificial ingredients to antibiotics. Increasingly, the food industry is taking notice and making changes. What do consumers need to keep in mind about a… By PBS NewsHour
World Feb 13 GMO apples that won’t brown get U.S. approval Take a bite out of this: genetically modified apples that won’t brown when sliced or bruised have been cleared for growing in the United States. By Sarah Corapi
Oct 08 No matter how Colorado votes, GMO labeling debate far from over By Luke Runyon, Harvest Public Media With a month left before the Nov. 4 general election, voters in Colorado and Oregon are considering a measure requiring the labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). Continue reading
Sep 18 USDA approves new genetically modified corn, soybean seeds By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Agriculture Department has approved the use of genetically modified corn and soybean seeds that are resistant to a popular weed killer. Continue reading
May 21 Oregonian county voters ban genetically engineered crops By Steven Dubois, Associated Press Residents in a southwest Oregon county voted emphatically to ban genetically engineered crops following a campaign that attracted a bushel of out-of-state money. Continue reading
Apr 24 Vermont to become first state to mandate GMO labeling By Talia Mindich Vermont is set to become the first state to require labels for food made with genetically modified organisms. Continue reading