Topics include how genetic engineering is being used in food, the industry s claims, impacts on human health, the environment and agriculture, regulation, and the growing opposition. Includes list of resources for action. Explores current debates surrounding health and environmental risks of genetically engineered foods. Provides practical guidelines for consumers who wish to keep GE foods out of their diet. Lists foods made without ingredients from GE crops, food made by companies taking action to eliminate GE ingredients and foods likely to be made with GE ingredients.
Foods reviewed include baby food, cereals, frozen dinners, meat alternatives, snack foods and more.
Focuses on foods made with ingredients commonly derived from GE crops. List compiled primarily from direct communications with food producers. Provides information on GE foods and actions shoppers can take to reduce consumption of GE foods. Discusses need for labeling, how GE foods enter our diet, government regulation of GE foods and more. Conference features over 40 seminars, workshops, short courses and tours.