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Greenpeace believes that genetically engineered (GE) organisms should not be released into the environment because there is inadequate scientific understanding of their impact on the environment and human health.



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The 2010 Truefood Guide was launched by (from left) Martin Boetz (Executive Chef, Longrain Bar & Restaurant), Australian food icon Margaret Fulton, Greenpeace Head of Campaigns Stephen Campbell and Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP (not pictured). Enlarge image

Leading Aussie brands commit to GE-free ingredients

Nestlé, Foster's, Schweppes and Lindt are the latest leading brands to commit to keeping their food and drinks free of genetically engineered (GE) ingredients in the 2010 Truefood Guide.

Greenpeace launches the first Alcoholic Drinks Edition of the Truefood Guide. Enlarge image

Aussie alcohol industry rejects genetically engineered ingredients

Leading Australian wine writer, Max Allen, and award-winning wine-maker from Margaret River, Vanya Cullen, joined Greenpeace to launch the first Alcoholic Drinks Edition of the Truefood Guide.

Margaret Fulton is one of hundreds of foodies that want to see GE foods labelled Enlarge image

Protect consumer choice by labelling all GE food

Concerned consumers and mothers have joined Greenpeace at a demonstration outside Sydney's Intercontinental Hotel where the Food Regulation Ministerial Council is meeting to discuss food labelling. We want to ensure labelling of genetically engineered (GE) food is on the agenda.

Ross Murray, third generation seed grower and grain seed cleaner from Saskatchewan in Canada, travelling Australia on a three-week tour to discuss genetically engineered food crops with Australian farmers. Enlarge image

North American farmers warn of GE crop dangers

North American farmers Moe Parr and Ross Murray are on the road to share their experiences of genetically engineered (GE) crops in Canada and the US with Australian farmers. GE food crops have been grown in North America for over a decade.

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Latest report

National Poll: GM Food Labelling

September 22, 2008

Latest photo story

28 November 2007: Greenpeace activists create an exclusion zone outside the NSW Parliament building to highlight the hazards of lifting the state bans on genetically engineered (GE) food crops. Enlarge image

GE contamination set to spread as state bans lifted

Greenpeace activists create an exclusion zone outside the NSW Parliament building to highlight the hazards of lifting the state bans on genetically engineered (GE) food crops.

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