GM-free labelled products list
Enjoy these products that celebrate being GM-free and tell us about others to add to the list. Email media@geneethics.org.
This list is a work in progress that we have just begun. We are looking for volunteers to scour supermarket shelves and common products so we can get the word out about GM-free availability.
AussieMite Visit http://www.aussiemite.com.au/
Savoury spread made from the finest ingredients, sourced from responsible farming practises. Uses premium GM free ingredients.
Braggs All Purpose Seasoning See: http://healthrecipes.com/braggs_seasoning.htm
Excerpt from Dining in the Raw, by Rita Romano "Braggs All Purpose Seasoning" is made of soybeans and water only. Braggs is not fermented or heated and is easily digestible. Braggs amino contains all eight essential amino acids and is free of cholesterol and uric acid.
An alternative to Tamari and Soy Sauce. Not fermented or heated.
Cocolo Chocolate See: http://cocolo.com.au/
Cocolo is a premium Swiss chocolate made from the very finest quality organic cocoa. Velvety, smooth and delicious, Cocolo contains absolutely no refined sugar.
Uses Organic Fairtrade cocoa. Only unrefined, organic, evaporated cane juice is good enough to sweeten our chocolate. Evaporated cane juice is also dense in nutrients (which would have been extracted to make white sugar).
Crisco Canola oil and vegetable oil.
MeadowLea margarine - "Where do the seed oils in MeadowLea come from?... we select only Australian grown, Non-Genetically Modified canola seeds." http://www.meadowlea.com/
Nuttelex margarine
Plamil Organic Chocolate See: http://www.plamilfoods.co.uk/organic-chocolate
Sources cocoa from a farming co-operative in the Dominfican Republic. Their factory never uses dairy/animal, wheat/gluten or nuts. First chocolate manufacturer to be registered in the UK by the Soil Association, products are also approved by the Vegan and Vegetarian societies.
Ranked highest in the chocolate ratings in the Ethical Consumer magazine, includes Fairtrade - organic, dairy free alternative to milk chocolate. Order online.
Shiloh Organic Spirali See: http://www.matthews-shiloh.com.au/
National Sales, Marketing & Distribution Centre
Warehouse 11, 143-145 Canterbury Road. Kilsyth. Victoria. 3137.
(Melways Reference: Page 51,F9)
Phone: 03 9237 7900 | Fax: 03 9237 7999
E-mail: info@matthews-shiloh.com.au
Carrobean Bar See: http://www.ronnocofoods.com.au/index.htm
Ronnoco Carobbean Bar is made from carob. The Carobbean Bar is made without white or brown sugar and no preservatives, artificial colouring or flavouring are added. Available in many delicious flavours.
Carobbean Foods is located in Byron Bay and specialises in chocolate coating and honey roasting of nuts and fruit, including, chocolate coated macadamias, peanuts, almonds, pecans, ginger, sultanas and goji berries. Uses only the finest Australian and overseas chocolate as a coating for the products.
Distributes chocolate coated products (including chocolate coated macadamias) throughout Australia.
The Manager Ronnoco Foods
Phone: +612 6685 8062
Mobile: 0438 857 892
Email: info@ronnocofoods.com.au
Kadac Distributors http://www.kadac.com.au/catalogue/products.html?q=Z20gZnJlZQ&a=&m=redir
Real Good Food - Organic Gluten Free Muesli Natural (Jar) (475g)
Coeliacs delight! For lovers of natural muesli. Made from Australian grown certified organic & biodynamic ingredients, this gluten free muesli is a powerhouse of nutrients.
No added oil, sugar or salt. GMO free.
Freedom Biscuits - a range of biscuits - info from 1800 464 231
Naturally Good - Bakehouse Cookies - Ginger Gem and others too: 03 9460 8050
Dr Maartin Stapper featured on Bush Telegraph
In this excellent in-depth interview, former CSIRO scientist and soil health expert Maarten Stapper answers typical GM questions put to him by ABC Radio National presenter Michael Cathcart.
Listen to the interview here.
GM-free scorecard, Victoria
Survey showing the major political parties' position on a number of GM issues, ahead of the Victorian state election later this month.
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More GM canola contamination confirmed
Bob Mackley, grain farmer at Duchembegarra, Western Victoria, has confirmed GM canola contamination on his GM-free farm.
Patent Amendment (Human Genes and Biological Materials) Bill 2010
Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Committee, February 2011
The Patent Amendment (Human Genes and Biological Materials) Bill 2010 is a much needed piece of legislation. It will effectively and with precision amend the patent law to serve the public rather than private interests by excluding discoveries from being patentable subject matter. We fully support the Bill and ask the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee to recommend accordingly.
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2010-11 annual report/appeal
Read about the successes we have achieved, with your help, this year. Also see what some of our supporters have to say, such as Margaret Fulton.
Payment details here
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National Food Plan: comments on 2011 Issues Paper
Includes a summary of problems with GM, with reference to contamination and the Steve Marsh test case, consumer rejection and lack of rigorous examination by our food regulator FSANZ.
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FSANZ sued for failure to give public notice
In Gene Ethics and the Safe Food Institute vs Food Standards Australia NZ (FSANZ), the applicants filed a writ in the federal court in Melbourne today. The court issued directions today for a trial on November 14, 2011 where the applicants will claim FSANZ did not comply with the law which required it to give proper public notice of its application for a general review of irradiation food standard 1.5.3.
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