29th October 2004

There are now approximately 167 million acres of GE soybeans, corn, canola, and cotton planted in the U.S., Canada, Argentina, China, and Brazil.
85% of U.S. soybeans are genetically engineered.
76% of U.S. cotton is GE.

(Source: The Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology)

LEADING NATURAL BODY CARE CORPORATION COMING CLEAN

Avalon Natural Products, a leading body care manufacturer, has been mislabeling their shampoo and other products as "70% Organic" by counting regular water as an "organic" ingredient. But in a positive response to a nationwide consumer marketplace pressure campaign by the Organic Consumers Association, Avalon has stopped labeling its products as "70% Organic," and instead will now be using certified organic essential oils to fragrance their products.