The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has dismissed a lawsuit brought by The Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA) and dozens of other plaintiff growers and organizations seeking to have Monsanto Company’s patents for genetically ...More
The European Commission approved three genetically modified corn varieties from Syngenta AG for food and feed use, import and processing after member states failed to provide a qualified majority either in favor or against the approvals. The approval does not allow for ...More
A coalition of food safety advocates sent a petition to 10 of the top national retail grocery chains ad food processors asking them to reject the use of Monsanto’s genetically engineered sweet corn that is slated to hit the commerce next year. ...More
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comments on its plant pest risk assessment and a draft environmental assessment (EA) that addresses a request from the Monsanto Co. seeking a determination of nonregulated status for its MON 87705 ...More
Monsanto Co. announced Dec. 1 it would appeal a federal judge’s Nov. 30 order to uproot and destroy genetically modified sugar-beet plants in Arizona and Oregon. The plants were to be used to produce genetically altered seeds for the 2012 sugar beet crop. ...More
Solae introduced Soymega SDA Soybean oil, a rich source of stearidonic acid (SDA), an omega-3 that converts to heart-healthy EPA in the body, which can be used in different food systems to deliver omega-3s with easier formulation. ...More
BASF and Monsanto on July 7 announced the expansion of their joint plant biotechnology collaboration to develop higher-yielding and stress-tolerant crops to include wheat. The companies pledged another $ billion, in addition to their $1.5 billion joint budget that was ...More
Monsanto Co. has been granted GRAS status for its Vistive Gold soybeans for use in the advancement and development of foods with reduced saturated fat and reduced or no trans fats. ...More
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