Judge rules Vermont’s lawsuit against #Monsanto over toxic PCBs can move forward. Company wanted judge to throw out the lawsuit. Vermont’s Attorney General says, “We’re headed to trial. We’re building our case and we’re going to hold them accountable.” wcax.com/video/2024/08/…

🐝 more than half of #NewYork pollinators vanished, leading the state to restrict the use of neonicotinoids, a type of #pesticide linked to the killing of #bees and other pollinators. U.S. Right To Know usrtk.org/bees-neonics/m…

A 17-year-long study covering 81 counties found that #Monarchbutterfly populations declined by over 20%. Researchers examined the impacts of #Roundup and #neonicotinoids to find out why. wpr.org/news/why-are-t…

No farms, no food. No #farmworkers, no farms! Every day, they endure long hours, extreme weather & arduous work to keep us fed. This year, CAFF backed legislation for a safety net during tough times, better social services, language & culturally-appropriate resources & more.

🧡🙏 Bionutrient Food Association

Indigenous foodways represent a continuous source of knowledge that can inform a repaired relationship between people and nature. Read 4 global case studies showcasing Indigenous-led #FoodSystems transformation: bit.ly/3Tknbpn #IndigenousDay, #IndigenousPeoplesDay

#GMO potatoes silence the gene that turns them brown with bruising. However, discoloration is practical – it serves an essential purpose by identifying rot or places where pathogens may have entered. Learn why potatoes are on our High-Risk List 🥔 ➡️ nongmoproject.org/blog/the-gmo-h…

“No morsel of food should pass your lips before you have asked the following question: Where did the flavor come from? If it came from the plant or animal you’re eating, keep eating. If it was applied by a human with a PhD in chemistry, put it down.” ― Mark Schatzker

New GMOs made from emerging techniques can show up in virtually every aisle in the grocery store — unregulated and frequently unlabeled. In the absence of consistent labeling standards, avoiding them can be tricky. Tips for how to steer clear on our blog: nongmoproject.org/blog/new-gmos-…

From produce to packaged goods and milk to meat – new #GMOs are showing up virtually everywhere in the #grocery store. Often enough, these items aren't labeled as GMOs. More on the history of GMOs, and where we're headed now, on our blog: nongmoproject.org/blog/new-gmos-…

“The #GreenRevolution has not only failed to increase food security in #Africa, but has also inflicted deep ecological and social wounds...we have a responsibility as custodians of the Earth to call out this injustice.” — Gabriel Manyangadze, SAFCEI afsafrica.org/press-advisory…

ICYMI: We’ve been metamorphosing & have just officially broken out of our cocoon! We are proud to be launching the Food Integrity Collective - a community of #foodsystems thinkers and stakeholders looking to evolve the paradigm of #foodcertification ✨➡️ foodintegritycollective.org

It’s that time of year again — falling leaves, shorter days and packed lunches for school-age kids. Our latest blog offers tips and tricks to help you keep GMOs out of school lunches. 🍎🍌🥪📚➡️nongmoproject.org/blog/this-scho… #schoollunchhacks #nongmo

Meat analogs are marketed as more sustainable alternatives, but too often, they rely on #GMO monocultures and synthetic chemicals that are devastating our environment. From palatability to corporate profit, FoodPrint discusses all things fake meat: foodprint.org/what-youre-eat… 🎧🍔

"Cultivated meat was an excuse to shirk that hard, necessary work...a way to pretend that things will go on as they always have, that nothing really needs to change. It was magical climate thinking, a delicious delusion" Read Joe Fassler's essay ➡️ nytimes.com/2024/02/09/opi…

Is cultivated meat made with GMOs? It depends. Despite billions invested in lab-grown meat, technical limitations have kept cost-effective and environmentally-friendly products largely out of reach. Now, some companies are turning to genetic engineering: nongmoproject.org/blog/is-lab-gr…

We are so proud to have launched Food Integrity Collective - a community of food systems thinkers and stakeholders looking to evolve the paradigm of food certification to one that truly nourishes ALL life. Want to learn more? Visit foodintegritycollective.org to learn more ✽

High-risk GMO crops like corn and soy end up processed into a number of meat and dairy alternatives, and synbio is booming in the plant-based space. 🧬🐮 But never fear! We verify over 700 plant-based/meat alternative products. Find them all: nongmoproject.org/find-non-gmo/ 🦋

95% of soy grown in North America is GMO / 75% of that is used as animal feed or biofuel / #GMO soy is most commonly consumed by humans as highly processed oils, ground meals and starches. More on #soy, from synbio to superweeds, on the blog: nongmoproject.org/blog/a-soy-sto…

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