Hey everyone. I recently found this website, JustMeans, and was browsing through its News section when I stumbled upon two articles I found interesting and relevant. The first article deals with a recent interview with Miles McEvoy, the Deputy Administrator for the USDA's National Organic Program. In the interview he addresses the issue organic farmers face with cross-pollination from GMO crops engineered by corporations like Monsanto (there it is again!) and implemented by industrial farmers nationwide. (To read the article and hear the interview, click here)
In other mega-corporation-related news, Wal-Mart has announced plans to introduce "healthier" foods to their stores. They plan to lower percentages of sodium and sugar as well as eliminate trans fat in their brand of products, Great Value, while also pushing other major companies (like Kraft) to do the same. As the nation's largest grocery store, this could be a positive step towards a healthier America, since Wal-Mart wields great power in the food industry. It's also a sign that Americans are (slowly) beginning to wake up, and companies are listening. Whether or not the move proves to be a catalyst for change remains to be seen. I'll keep you updated on any news related to this announcement. (To read the full article, click here). Cross your fingers!
-Mason Mariney
Monsanto is ubiquitous. Wal-Mart...who knew? They must smell money. After all, it's green, right?! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mason. Good info!