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Word within the buffalo community is that a major U.S. retailer is pushing for corn finished buffalo. Has anyone heard the same?This would be a travesty and a complete disregard for the buffalo nation which we have brought back from near extinction. Buffalo still maintains a genetic memory of its…
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The Presidents Cancer Panel report is going to spark some very interesting debate about who knew what and when. This will smack of Big Tobacco's stance that they knew nothing of the health risks of tobacco use. To add insult to injury, we see that there is evidence that the…
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A letter/comment about Court allows planting of GM sugar beets: We once bought into, \"because for years I thought what was good for the country was good for General Motors and vice versa.\"Well, Monsanto and its Roundup Ready proprietary seed stock is assuming the same. Patented ownership of food…
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A letter/comment about Court allows planting of GM sugar beets: This is why I WILL NOT buy their sugar nor sugared cereals or even foods that are died with Beet juice that are supposed to be organic... No thanks I am sick of being poisoned with bug spray and…
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A letter/comment about Ask Michael Pollan 10 questions: What is your opinion in regards to "Natural" Dairy products and eggs" in general, and do you believe they can be called "Natural" if they are feed GMO corn and soybeans?
– Eric Newman
A letter/comment about Whole Foods CEO gives up chairman title : Dan,
Is this the guy who came out in opposition to health care reform? Do you think the change was related to that?
Merry Christmas!
Carol
– Carol McCracken
A letter/comment about McDonald's to market itself as 'green' in Europe: And the changes in practices that accompany this change of image/coloring is...?Is an organization\'s responsibility shifted by a making a color change?Is all of McD\'s beef now bought locally by franchisees from grass fed cattle? Are all the…
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I would like to make a correction. Pizza Fusion does make pizza's with organic cheese as a menu option! We appreciate Pizza Fusion's continued development in providing high quality sustainable food in their restaurants.
– Eric Newman
A letter/comment about Guest Column: Beware of Bad Science: The degree of scientific whoring by industry, and sadly by NGO\'s as well makes it terribly difficult for many to get a real perspective on what\'s what. Thanks so much for this kind of access to sense-making reviews of science…
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A letter/comment about First unfiltered bottled water hits market: I actually question their claim. Years ago I did PR for Trinity Water, which I believe was actually the first water to bottle directly from the source. There was no filtration or pump system used in the bottling process. Unfortunately,…
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A letter/comment about Animal welfare eco-label makes it easy for consumers online: Dan, Our standards, how our program operates, who our staff, board, scientific committee, etc.have been on our website since we launched our "Certified Humane Raised and Handled" program in May of 2003. (www.certifiedhumane.org) Perhaps Mr. Gunther should…
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A letter/comment about MSC-labeled seafood sales up 16%: Your article says that Germany's largest seafood processor will be launching a new range of MSC-certified products. what is the name of the processor?
– Paul Gilliland
A letter/comment about Study: E. coli just as prevalent in organic cattle: Mistakeingly - every group of cattle studied are feedlot cattle - fed primarily grains and some exclusively feedstuffs the last 60 days. The study did not include a 100% grassfed cow - raised exclusively on pasture. I…
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A letter/comment about Guest Column: Food fight or potluck?: This generalized concept of sustainable is not enough. If our society is going to thrive in the future with a healthy environment we have to abandon the preconceived ideas that how we are currently farming, processing and distributing food is…
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A letter/comment about House passes bill with $500k to investigate organic foods: This money would be far better spent investigating why nonorganic foods contain E.coli and other unwanted substances, not to mention GMOs, synthetic hormones, antibiotics (contributing to drug-resistant bacteria), and toxic and persistent chemicals.
– Roon Frost
A letter/comment about Cheese maker claims first to transition to 100% all-natural: What is Natural Cheese? Let's see, has no certification or verification of practices, feeds conventional feed grown with Genetically Modified Organisms, pesticides and herbicides, uses hormones and antibiotics. What is so natural about that?
– Eric Newman
A letter/comment about Kmart, FTC to settle greenwashing charges: Dyna-E has a lab report done on biodegradability on their site http://www.ultralighttowels.com which concludes the product is biodegradable. Can anybody weigh in?
– JB
A letter/comment about World's biggest seed maker sees profits double by 2012: Monsanto doesn\'t get it. Not more GMO grain for cattle. More seed for local farms to grow organic vegetables and fruits for local communities world wide. Retain local farming knowledge. Decrease depedency for fossil fuels. Empower locally.…
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A letter/comment about Farmed salmon diet about to go vegetarian: Industry starting to make SOME sense. When was the last time you saw a salmon leap out of the water and snap up a chicken? Rapeseed oil removed from cattle feed; no more mad cow, scarpie. Rapeseed oil used…
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A letter/comment about LCA shows farmed salmon greener than beef, pork: Hello Dan, It may be true that farmed salmon is less carbon intensive than fishing for them out in the ocean with diesel-fueled boats. But this study is seriously flawed and your headline reporting it is misleading. As…
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A letter/comment about An Organic Conversation with Helge Hellberg: It's great to have this new radio program, "An Organic Conversation'. After following Dan McGovern's daily newsletters on SustainableFoodNews.com, it was a treat to hear him on the radio. He did a great job! Congratulations, Dan!
– Roni Duff
A letter/comment about An Organic Conversation with Helge Hellberg: Dan -- you should work with our Portland startup Foneshow to get this out via cell phone. Foneshow (www.foneshow.com) is free to use for users and for you/Clear Channel. Let me know if you want me to connect you with…
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A letter/comment about Go Organic! for Earth Day enlists iPhones for campaign: Another Campaign: CleanFish is a Finalist in Business Week's 'America's Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs' In a process involving hundreds of nominees, Business Week has selected CleanFish as a finalist in their feature, 'America's Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs.'…
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A letter/comment about Organic reduced-fat milk sales down 15%: The Organic Milk sales downturn you cite is branded sales, organic private label sales are still up over 50% so the entire category is still up over 10%.
– Eric Newman
A comment about Soybean's genetic code goes public:
Whooah! Thank goodness they will not be able to mess with the organic soy beans.
-Mavis
– Mavis
A comment about Whole Foods subpoenas New Seasons Market for its financial records:
Unbelievable....
to say the least..
-Cathy Nehl
– Cathy Nehl
A comment about FMI launches sustainable seafood working group We (Town and Country Markets) are working on building a relationship with Ocean Conservancy. This is the first group in my 33 years in the business that is solution based without telling the industry what to do. We (Town…
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A comment about FMI launches sustainable seafood working group Outstanding! As a lighting manufacturer we have been working with many supermarkets providing accent lighting free of UV and IR and reducing temps on product by as much as 10 degrees significantly extending attractive shelf life of seafood. We would love…
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A comment about Feds develop new 'Healthy Grown' eco-label: It looks like another attempt to try to undermine the certified-organic label.
It looks like another attempt to try to undermine the certified-organic label.
– Kevin Brussell
A comment about 33-year-old food co-op may shut down: Sounds like the market should look to its bulk suppliers to help purchase bins and expand bulk inventory. I'm sure the suppliers can work out some type of bin donation to help both sides.
– Craig Mace
A comment about Guest Column: Who defines sustainable agriculture? :Scott would be well-advised to relax his defensive posture and get on the train that will deliver us a national standard for agricultural sustainability. A plethora of proprietary standards will confuse consumers and dilute our industry's credibility.…
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A comment about Schools signing up for organic, natural food vending machines: This is a great concept that is well overdue. This company is obviously taking advantage of a gap in the market, congratulations to them. I hope to see one of the kids machines in my Son's school soon! …
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On December 1st, I was interviewed by Libby Quaid (AP) for a story she was authoring about the concept of Organic seafood. For the consumer’s sake, the record needs to be straight and the topic and dialogue open. Presently there is contentious debate over the establishment of an Organic standard…
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A comment about Scientists harvest fish oil from GM crops: There are already eggs being sold in the U.S. that say they have Omega-3 in them. They are sold in Costco and other places as well. This article makes it seem like this is new and not already happening.…
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I used to do $$$ business with SYSCO Jacksonville. it is good to see a "start" with large food service distribution houses go Walter. I wonder if other SYSCO and GFS etc will follow suite and what is the real abaility of producers to meet the expanding demands of this…
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A comment about Co-op business flourishes in Florida: We are starting a Co-op in the Allentown PA area. Any information that you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Sherry We are starting a Co-op in the Allentown PA area. Any information that you could provide would be greatly…
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A comment about FDA faulted over mercury-in-seafood loophole: It may be of interest that the FDA allows a similar entry opportunity to albacore and light tuna. This is the effect of the sampling method that combines 12 cans of tuna into one test sample. The result is the averaging…
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Asia Pulse Pty needs to do some fact checking on the organic sales statistic in 2006 in Japan. They must be including so called "Green" or IPM products. Organic retail sales way less than USD $1b per year...probably $500-600 million. It's still the largest in Asia, but not as big…
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A comment about How does your grocery store define local?: Lack of a definition is just one of many problems with the Local movement. Local does not mean grown without pesticides, in fact controls for many local are weaker than larger conventional producers. Local can mean higher overall carbon…
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A comment about White House threatens farm bill veto: This is the time to end large scale crop subsidies. Corn prices are at record levels. These subsidies are no longer needed. These same funds are much better used to stimulate conservation, preserve ag lands. and…
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Dear Dan McGovern, Caught your interview last week on PRI's "The World" about "Does Eating Local Really Help?" You had some great info. I just wish the interviewer had given your website address. Keep up the good work!
Sincerely,
Trying to eat locally in Unionville PA
– Prunelle Dorf
A comment about Groups urge feds to ban use of word ‘organic’ on seafood: Retailers should not confuse consumers by labeling ANY seafood products as Organic until such time as the USDA has established criteria all can follow.
Thank You,
Carl Salamone
Vice-President--Seafood
Wegmans food Markets, Inc.
– Carl Salamone
Dear Sustainable Food News, The Government Accountability Project is a nonprofit public interest group that promotes government and corporate accountability by advancing occupational free speech, defending whistleblowers, and empowering citizen activists. Over the last decade, the organic food production sector has burgeoned into a $14 billion industry. This rapid growth…
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A comment about Coffee company broadcasts market news to farmers: Instead of low-interest loans maybe the government would consider grants for those of us who are working so hard to be good stewards of the land. It's not an easy task and grant money would definitely be an incentive.
– Terez Blanchard
A comment about Whole Foods, UNFI to test all private-label products for GM contamination: It's a start! Testing for branded products will help. What about the fresh produce, not branded? Who is in the position to test sweet corn, that is delivered daily into the local markets, for GMO's? I…
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A comment about Organic fish debate slogs on : As our base of loyal Turner New Zealand fans grows, more and more of my guests trust my advice on matters regarding food and health. So over the next few months I would like to share with…
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A comment about USDA considers 'naturally raised' marketing claim: The U.S.D.A. needs to define Natural*. Currently, U.S.D.A. will allow the natural label to be used on product that has very different interpretations and they need to be defined to represent 1 defination for the consumer. The U.S.D.A. needs to…
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A comment about ABC News seeks ‘the truth’ about organic foods: This is just enough information to make consumers skeptical of organics. [ABC] really needs to provide more in-depth info. Perhaps they should contact people with some authority on the issue, such as the Organic Trade Association www.ota.com.
– Karen Niebles
i find it very interesting that you'll condemn big chocolate companies regarding slave labor and non-ethical aspects of their business, telling the consumer that fair trade and organic is the only way to go. then support advertising dollars for sub-brands of the very companies you point fingers at. in case…
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A letter/comment about Sustainable Food News: Great newsletters, it is nice to see news that pertains to industry and the environmental community, ths will help foster the neccessary alignment between the two that is required to change our food supply for the better.
– Rich Boot, FishWise Program Director
A letter/comment about Sustainable Food News: Excellent job you do keeping us informed on sustainable and organic foods. One area of concern that I have in the food world is the sale of Bt sweet corn. (Editor's Note: Bt corn is a variety of genetically modified corn where a specific gene of…
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A letter/comment about Organic shrimp producer eyes foodservice sector: Interesting article, but it begs the question: is this aquaculture operation sustainable? How does it compare to conventional production in terms of fossil fuel consumption, water consumption and effluence? How will its sustainability be impacted by growth?
– Jonathan White
A letter/comment about Wild Oats debuts local food marketing push: Bravo to Sustainable Food News and all the other media forces at work to promote this most engaging dialogue between Mackey and Pollan. Michael Pollan has clearly hit a chord that resounds with truth. It is one of those…
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A comment about Gore praises Wal-Mart on environment: The praise by Gore of Wal-Mart's announced shift is on point. Just as those seeking more people friendly practices are also on point. We are in the midst of a sea change, hopefully. One that will take time to be…
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A letter/comment about Deadline looms for grass-fed meat label: We are a small family ranch that produces and sells 100% organic grass fed beef at our local farmers markets. I think it is imperative that there is a standard set that gives the public confidence that they are actually…
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A letter/comment about Sustainable Food News: Hi. I just wanted to let you know that I think your publication is great. I am always so pleased when I see a company that is Maine based have a positive impact on the organic industry and consumer habits. I am Eastern…
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A letter/comment about Sustainable Food News: Congratulations on your launch of the Sustainable Food News! All of us here at the [Monterey Bay] aquarium have been impressed with your coverage and content, especially regarding sustainable seafood. Your publication promises to be a very useful contribution to the field!
– Michael Sutton
A letter/comment about Restaurant chain debuts organic bread: We are suppliers of White Organic Honey to large Artisan Organic Bakeries. Wondering if this Company might have interest in our product?
– Gilbert Wolfe
A letter/comment about Biodegradable packaging line enters marketplace: Talk about timing...! My bag converter was just here this morning discussing the development of a biodegradable standup, resealable pouch. We don't have anything readily available today, but we're proceeding with development, and should have something in about a month…
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A letter/comment about Asian seafood plants rush to be certified: On the surface this appears to be great news, though I've heard criticism of the GAA and ACC. But as I read how many farms and hatcheries were being certified, and how many were lined…
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A letter/comment about Is grass-fed beef just better?: This story fails to tell all the truth. In the winter there is no grass. It takes machinery and fuel to make hay. And it takes patience to grow a steer on grass for 24 to 30 months, feeding through two winters.…
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A letter/comment about Biodegradable packaging line enters marketplace: We are looking for biodegradeable packaging for our takeout sushi boxes. Is this something that you might be able to help us with? I look forward to hearing from you, best wishes
– Caroline Bennett
A letter/comment about Is grass-fed beef just better?: Great story, I'm happy to see people getting the word out about grass fed beef. We run a similar operation and specialize in Certified Organic and Natural Grass Fed Beef. If you are ever interested in hearing more about…
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A letter/comment about China could be world power in organic foods industry: Hard to argue with your article and I would venture to say that the growth of export shipments since 2003 would dwarf the previous years. I like your format, keep up the good work!
– Chip Daniels
A letter/comment about Wal-Mart to grow fair trade coffee sales: I love it. The fair-trade crowd can get their coffee at Wal-Mart for 1/3 the cost. But they have to go into a dreaded Wal-Mart to do it. 'Oh no, we can't do that. What would Michael Moore think of us'
– Jim McGowan
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