India Gains Small Victory in the Fight Against GMOs

June 23rd, 2012 - Jill Ettinger

India Market

In a notable victory for India, a country plagued with controversies surrounding the widespread genetically modified crops found across the nation, the government announced that beginning in January 2013 all food products containing genetically modified ingredients must be labeled if they’re going to be sold in the country.

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GMO Cotton Found Growing Wild in Mexico

October 20th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger

Cotton field

Transgenic cotton has been found growing in the wild in Mexico by researchers studying the gene flow of wild cotton populations, cites a new report published in the October edition of the journal Molecular Ecology.

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Brazil’s GMO Crop Growth Outpacing Conventional

August 11th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger

Brazilian Corn

Brazilian cropland planted with genetically modified soybeans, corn and cotton seeds are now outpacing the nation’s conventional crop growth, according to a new review conducted by the consulting firm Celeres.

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