It seems that everywhere we turn today the Sharia (Muslim Law) Halal Certification is turning up in the food supply. Not always obviously but if you do some searching you will find that farmers and manufacturers have paid to have … Continue reading
Dear Elected Member of the Australian Parliament, I write to you specifically to say ‘Congratulations’ and to tell you how pleased I am to see a new direction opening up for our Country. With you all at the helm my … Continue reading
A Lesson From Overseas When eminent scientist Arpad Pusztai went public about his accidental discovery that genetically modified (GM) potatoes severely damage the immune system and organs of rats, he was suspended from the prestigious Scottish research institute where he … Continue reading
OK we will hide it from you So you are a bit like me in that you prefer to know what it is that you are ingesting. You are a cautious shopper, who patronizes the local farmers markets? You prefer … Continue reading
With one exception, I am happy that the Government of South Africa has legislated all items containing Genetically Modified Ingredients MUST be labeled accordingly. VICTORY There is still one clause however that puzzles me. Why is it that: ………. Labelling … Continue reading
I believe I have the right to know what it is that I am eating off my plate. I choose the ingredients for a particular recipe, to achieve a specific purpose. It may be the taste sensation it gives me, … Continue reading
Where does the Buck Stop? I gasped loudly when learning that in the United States of America, the very agency that was put into place to protect consumers – the FDA actually relies on the manufacturers of these items to … Continue reading
Usually I write a diatribe, explaining my position on a particular issue, but this one is self-explanatory and very well portrayed. There are times a well presented documentary is worth the viewing, so I will keep this short. Belonging to … Continue reading
