On a smaller scale, non-GMO chocolates and those that support fair trade agreements have also enjoyed growth [source: National Confectioners Association]. Here are some of the current trends in chocolate production: Sales of dark chocolate products have jumped 9 percent in recent years, as buyers...
For those who believe that GMOs are harmless, there are several arguments. One is that there is supposedly no definitive evidence of humans or animals having health issues directly caused by GMO foods. Another is that the FDA would ban GMO foods if it felt they were harmful.Others argue that...
One of the major concerns with GMO foods is that the way in which they are created. GMO production causes DNA damage and creates mutations. Mutations in any living organism can cary the risk of negative health effects. For example, birth defects and cancer in humans are both caused by mutat...
GMOGenetically modified foodGenetically engineered foodThis paper explores heterogeneity in consumer preferences for foods and policies that relate to different innovative plant breeding technologies. As a starting point in our analysis, we report results from almost four years of monthly surveys with U....
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But although environmentalists and some members of Congress have argued that consumers have a “right to know” how their food was made, under existing FDA policy for GMO foods, labels only need to accurately describe the attributes of what is in the food itself, not the processes by which...
What are our standards and preferences? Will we focus on heritage livestock breeds and plants, or raise hybrids? How can we avoid GMO (genetically modified organisms) in our seeds and livestock feeds? Given our property and resources, what is the best way for us to raise various livestock sp...
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are created by altering the DNA of plants and animals to exhibit desirable traits, such as resistance to pests or improved nutritional content. However, the long-term effects of consuming GMOs are still not fully understood. Choosing organic foods ensures that ...
What are benefits/negatives with GMO crops? How is nutrient pollution affecting people? Explain the growth of industrialized meat production. What are ways to resolve issues involving genetically modified foods? In what way can our diet affect the local or global soil org...
food may be doing more harm than good. If nothing else, it’s simply a better business model to have your customers live longer lives. That’s why our food system needs to move toward a different way of thinking. And that includes healthy, organic foods produced without synthetic pesticides...