2014-06-23 | permalink

Cargill develops non-GMO soybean oil, but does not support the mandatory GMO labelling

Cargill is introducing a soybean oil made from identity-preserved (IdP), conventionally-bred (non-GM) soybeans for customers interested in exploring a non-GMO claim on their product label. The oil is refined in Cargill's Des Moines, Iowa, plant in a process certified by SGS, a global inspection, verification, testing and certification company. "Despite the many merits of biotechnology, consumer interest in food and beverage products made from non-GM ingredients is growing, creating opportunities and challenges for food manufacturers and food service operators," said Ethan Theis, food ingredients commercial manager, Cargill. Supplies of Cargill's new oil are limited, and one food manufacturer already has purchased a significant portion of the available supply. According to Theis, producing an IdP soybean oil from non-GM soybeans is an intricate process, from procuring a dedicated supply of non-GM soybeans to developing processes to avoid co-mingling with bioengineered crops during harvesting, transportation, storage, handling, processing and refining.
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Does Cargill support mandatory labeling legislation for foods containing GM ingredients?
(.....) Rather than mandatory labeling of GM foods produced, in whole or in part, from or with biotechnology, Cargill supports the voluntary labeling of conventionally-grown products for consumers who are seeking non-GM foods.

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