Genetically modified organism

Press release - New Genomic Techniques: MEPs back rules to support green transition of farmers

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Food security, Plant, NGT, Legislation, GMO, EPP, Genetically modified organism, NASA Exoplanet Archive, Safety, Intellectual property, Climate, Pesticide, CO2, Perception, Farmer, Commission, Parliament, Agriculture

Currently, all plants obtained by NGTs are subject to the same rules as genetically modified organism (GMOs).

Key Points: 
  • Currently, all plants obtained by NGTs are subject to the same rules as genetically modified organism (GMOs).
  • MEPs agree with the proposal to have two different categories and two sets of rules for NGT plants.
  • MEPs want to keep mandatory labelling of products from both NGT 1 and NGT 2 plants.
  • To ensure transparency, MEPs agree to set up a public online list of all NGT 1 plants.

Urgent Concerns Regarding E.U. Decision on GMO Deregulation

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Genetic engineering, Life, The Non-GMO Project, Farmer, GMO, Genetically modified organism, Food, Public health, Artificial intelligence, Food safety, Environment, ENVI, CRISPR, Letter, European Parliament, Committee, Parliament, Organization, Agriculture

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Parliament's Committee on Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety (ENVI) is advancing a proposal to deregulate GMO production in Europe. There is significant support for the proposal from some ministers and biotechnology developers. The proposal will be put to a plenary vote on February 6.  

Key Points: 
  • The proposal will be put to a plenary vote on February 6.
  • If the proposal passes, the majority of new GMOs created through powerful technologies like CRISPR could enter the food system untracked, untested, unregulated, and unlabeled.
  • We need to place serious safeguards and regulatory oversight on their use, given their multiple risks and misguided benefit claims.
  • Parliament to delay this vote and do more to protect non-GMO and organic food networks from unwanted new GMOs.

Urgent Concerns Regarding E.U. Decision on GMO Deregulation: Non-GMO Project

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Genetic engineering, Life, Farmer, GMO, Genetically modified organism, Food, Public health, Artificial intelligence, The Non-GMO Project, Food safety, Environment, ENVI, CRISPR, Letter, European Parliament, Committee, Parliament

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Parliament's Committee on Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety (ENVI) is advancing a proposal to deregulate GMO production in Europe. There is significant support for the proposal from some ministers and biotechnology developers. The proposal will be put to a plenary vote on February 6.

Key Points: 
  • The proposal will be put to a plenary vote on February 6.
  • We need to place serious safeguards and regulatory oversight on their use, given their multiple risks and misguided benefit claims.
  • The Non-GMO Project is responding to the imminent plenary vote in the E.U.
  • Parliament to delay this vote and do more to protect non-GMO and organic food networks from unwanted new GMOs.

Humboldt Seed Company Debuts First High-Potency Triploid Cannabis Seeds

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Dark, Pollination, HSC, Cannabis, SAN, THC, Polyploidy, Genetically modified organism, Phenotype, Carbon footprint, Nutrient, Water, Disease resistance, Seed

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Humboldt Seed Company (HSC), the largest licensed cannabis seed seller in California, today announced the release of its OG Kush Triploid and Donutz Triploid cannabis seeds to the U.S. market.

Key Points: 
  • High-THC triploid seed release expands Humboldt Seed Company's catalog of novel, terpene-rich strains.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Humboldt Seed Company (HSC), the largest licensed cannabis seed seller in California, today announced the release of its OG Kush Triploid and Donutz Triploid cannabis seeds to the U.S. market.
  • "This seed release has been a long time coming," said Benjamin Lind, co-founder and chief science officer of Humboldt Seed Company.
  • "I had a chance to compare the triploid and diploid plants at the Humboldt Seed Company 2023 phenotype hunt.

Article - New plant breeding techniques to boost resilience of food system

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Sunday, February 4, 2024
Plant, Public, Civil service commission, NGT, Legislation, GMO, Genetically modified organism, DNA, Risk assessment, Gene, NASA Exoplanet Archive, Biotechnology, Pesticide, European Commission, Food safety, Disease, Food, Farmer, Commission, Breeding, Committee, Parliament, Genome, Seed, Agriculture

The EU wants to increase the sustainability of its food supply and reduce the need for pesticides with new rules on plant breeding techniques.

Key Points: 
  • The EU wants to increase the sustainability of its food supply and reduce the need for pesticides with new rules on plant breeding techniques.
  • Plant breeding is an ancient practice used to create new plant varieties from existing varieties to obtain qualities such as higher yields, enhanced nutrition or better resistance to disease.
  • Nowadays, thanks to advances in biotechnology, new plant varieties can be developed faster and in a more precise manner by editing their genetic structure.
  • New EU rules
    In July 2023, the European Commission proposed a new regulation on plants produced by certain new genomic techniques.

Who Is the Natural Shopper in 2024?

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Shoppers Drug Mart, Nutrient, Research, Food, Health, Generation Z, Science, Research report, Gen, USDA, Environment, The Non-GMO Project, Optimism, Climate change, GMO, Millennials, Genetically modified organism, Agriculture

The report identifies the natural shopper as someone committed to core attributes, especially organic and non-GMO groceries and produce.

Key Points: 
  • The report identifies the natural shopper as someone committed to core attributes, especially organic and non-GMO groceries and produce.
  • This commitment persists even as younger generations, particularly Gen Z, enter the grocery store with a broader view of what is considered natural.
  • Of the total population in the U.S. and Canada, about 40% are natural shoppers, or about 117 million adults.
  • While Millennial shoppers exhibit a slight shift away from natural products, Gen Z emerges as the "greenest" shopper yet, displaying a more expansive view of natural attributes.

Uncle Matt's Organic® Launches Ultimate Athlete®

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Fruit, Electrolyte, Potassium, Organic, Denver Broncos, Oxidative stress, Pesticide, Ginger, Caffeine, Asthma, Sodium, Stroke, Innovation, Shot, Sport, Vitamin C, Muscle soreness, OJ, Inflammation, Orange juice, SRP, Marketing, Genetically modified organism, Soft drink

"We wanted to create a great-tasting pre-workout shot that would support sports and fitness goals without chemicals or caffeine -- Uncle Matt's Organic® Ultimate Athlete® Shot is delicious and organic, but just as effective as the mainstream shots out there," said Susan McLean, VP of Marketing and Innovation at Uncle Matt's Organic. "This innovation is a great addition to our Ultimate Shots line and is the perfect option for the pro athlete to the weekend warrior and everyone in between looking to help boost athletic performance with organic and multi-functional ingredients," she continued.

Key Points: 
  • CLERMONT, Fla., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Uncle Matt's Organic ®, the nation's #1 selling brand of organic orange juice, announces today the launch of Uncle Matt's Organic® Ultimate Athlete® Pre-Workout Shot, aimed to boost athletic performance, hydrate and reduce oxidative stress—all in one gulp.
  • Uncle Matt's Organic® Ultimate Athlete® Shot starts with the highest quality OJ, using only 100% organically grown fruit that is free from synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and GMOs.
  • Uncle Matt's Organic® Ultimate Athlete® Shot is available now at https://shop.UncleMatts.com with more store announcements being communicated through the brand's social channels in the coming weeks.
  • A Case of 6 - 2 oz shots is $24 when you buy direct from Uncle Matt's Organic®.

Press release - New Genomic Techniques: MEPs want to ban all patents for NGT plants

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
CO2, Seed, Food safety, Commission, Legislation, NGT, Environment, Farmer, Pesticide, Risk assessment, Perception, EPP, NASA Exoplanet Archive, Parliament, Public health, GMO, Safety, Intellectual property, Climate, Committee, Plant, Council, Genetically modified organism, Agriculture

NGT plants considered equivalent to conventional ones (NGT 1 plants) would be exempted from the requirements of the GMO legislation, whereas for NGT 2 plants this legislation adapts the GMO framework to those NGT plants.

Key Points: 
  • NGT plants considered equivalent to conventional ones (NGT 1 plants) would be exempted from the requirements of the GMO legislation, whereas for NGT 2 plants this legislation adapts the GMO framework to those NGT plants.
  • MEPs also agree that all NGT plants should remain prohibited in organic production as their compatibility requires further consideration.
  • NGT 1 plants
    For NGT 1 plants, MEPs amended the proposed rules on the size and number of modifications needed for a NGT plant to be considered equivalent to conventional plants.
  • MEPs also want NGT seeds to be labelled accordingly and to set up a public online list of all NGT 1 plants.

Bewell Shots Transforms Wellness with New Line of Targeted Health Elixirs

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Holism, Philosophy, Alternative medicine, Taste, Health, Heart, Genetically modified organism, Sugar, Theanine

Bewell Shots Launches New Beverages with Various Health Benefits

Key Points: 
  • Alexandria, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 21, 2023) - Bewell Shots, an emerging company in the wellness industry, proudly announces the launch of their new line of meticulously crafted elixirs, delivering targeted health benefits in every sip.
  • Targeted Wellness in Every Flavor: Bewell Shots goes beyond mere hydration, focusing on addressing specific health needs with precision.
  • Bewell Shots stands out in the wellness industry as a provider of targeted, clean, and sustainable health solutions.
  • With Bewell Shots, great taste and health benefits come in a small, powerful package, ready to transform the daily wellness routine.

Torani Shoots for the Stars with 2024 Flavor of the Year: Puremade Galaxy Syrup

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Food, Beverage, Retail, Eclipse, Gold standard, Research, Chemistry, University, Dust, Creativity, Energy, Pew Research Center, Collection, Astronomy, Multimedia, Pew, Data analysis, Candy, World market, Escapism, Starbucks, Fantasy, Genetically modified organism, Moon, Taste, Soft drink, Maple syrup

Torani , a leading flavor company since 1925, today announced its 2024 Flavor of the Year: Torani Puremade Galaxy Syrup .

Key Points: 
  • Torani , a leading flavor company since 1925, today announced its 2024 Flavor of the Year: Torani Puremade Galaxy Syrup .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231115929738/en/
    Torani's Puremade Galaxy Syrup takes the concept of “traveling with your taste buds” to new heights.
  • “At Torani, we’re huge ‘flavor geeks’ and Puremade Galaxy Syrup is by far one of our most fun and innovative launches yet,” said Torani CEO Melanie Dulbecco.
  • “2024 will be a major year for space exploration and cosmic events, making it the perfect time for Torani Puremade Galaxy Syrup to have its moment in the spotlight.”
    Torani Puremade Galaxy Syrup retails for $11.99 and is available now at www.torani.com and World Market.