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Tag: food system transparency
#YesOn522: Washington’s GMO Labeling Initiative Draws Industry Wrath, Voter Support
Biotech megacorporations learned from Prop 37 that your vote is for sale — at least, that’s what they think they learned. Washington’s upcoming GMO labeling initiative known as I-522 looks posed to turn that assumption on its head, with 66% of voters polled in that state saying they will definitely or probably vote in favor of mandatory GMO labeling this November.
Whatcha hiding, Big Chicken? Chicken Industry Takes Bold Stance Against Transparency
The controversial and recently expanded HACCP Based Inspection Models Project (HIMP) moves poultry plants towards less regulation and increased line speeds. Consumer advocate and Food & Water Watch lobbyist Tony Corbo requested the opportunity to work in a HIMP facility, to gain understanding of the new (self)regulatory process and how it effects our food supply. The National Chicken Council denied Corbo’s request last Friday: they greatly prefer no transparency at all, please and thank you! Anyone surprised?
Utah Passes Ag-Gag Legislation, Criminalizes Undercover Investigators
Last week Utah followed Iowa’s ugly precedent, criminalizing undercover reporters of animal abuse on industrial farms.