American consumers are concerned about GMOs. A June 2015 poll found that 52 percent of Americans think GMO foods are unsafe, and 13 percent are unsure. But almost all polled, 93 percent, think GMO foods should be labeled. Federal law does not require GMO foods to be labeled. Sixty countries around the world, including Russia and China, require the labeling of GMO foods. – See more at: http://naturallysavvy.com/eat/hershey-s-removes-gmo-sugar-beets-from-its-chocolates #sthash.vgZiWqEt.dpuf
Panera Bread’s Soups are Safe to Eat Now, Artificial Ingredients Officially Gone. Panera Bread recently made headlines for its commitment to remove artificial ingredients from a number of its menu items this year, and it’s following through with that pledge, kicking off the year with a big victory. According to the company, its soup menu is now “clean” after removing ingredients it says were on what it calls the “No No List.” Pulling items from that list means Panera’s soups are now free of artificial flavors, preservatives, colors, and flavors.
“For example, Broccoli Cheddar Soup will no longer contain additives like hydrolyzed soy and corn protein and sodium phosphate, ingredients which are approved by the FDA, which you’ll find in many soup recipes from companies like Campbell’s and Progresso,” reports Consumerist. “Other ingredients that have been ditched include maltodextrin and sodium phosphate.”