Publication archives

Sydney Morning Herald | October 27, 1999 | By CRAIG SKEHAN, Herald Correspondent in Bangkok Thai authorities are struggling to protect billions of dollars worth of exports as countries with restrictions or bans on genetically modified crops start to reject Thai food products.

Reuters | October 27, 1999 BRUSSELS - The European Parliament called on Wednesday for changes to a controversial new law on which foods must be labelled as containing genetically modified (GM) ingredients.

Farmers Weekly | October 22, 1999 AN INFLUENTIAL farmer involved with the introduction of genetically modified crops has warned that consumers are likely to remain unconvinced of their benefits.

Risk World | October 19, 1999

Reuters | October 22, 1999 MANILA - Philippine consumer groups were cited as asking the government on Friday to require food firms to label food products containing ingredients with genetically modified organisms (GMO).

The Charlottetown Guardian | Opinion | October 22, 1999

USDA - ARS News Service | October 22, 1999 WASHINGTON - A formal agreement signed this week by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broadens the two organizations' collaborative ties in helping secure the world's food, fiber and other agricultural needs through cooperative research and information.

GUARDIAN (London) | October 25, 1999 | Julian Borger in Washington A US biotechnology company is seeking to patent segments of the human genetic code in an attempt to cash in on its research before British-led moves are implemented to prevent the "human blueprint" becoming the private property of a few corporations.