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Category: organic

  • Should Monsanto own patent rights on the elements of life? – Los Angeles Times

    Should Monsanto own patent rights on the elements of life? – Los Angeles Times:

    Few people realize how patent intensive the food industry has become.

    The top 10 seed companies account for 2/3 of all seeds sold.

    A huge % of the seed sold are patented. Wow!

    “Over an 11-year period, the cost per acre of planting soybeans has risen a dramatic 325%.” Ouch!…
    BUT if the yield is improved, then the added cost to sow is well justified.

     Remember that genetically modified  (GMO) can/possibly be patented, organic not.

     But owning a gene and the patent on all activity to monitor/manage/tread based on that gene has interesting implications.  You can expect the pharma industry to watch this law suit in plants very closely.

    Keywords: GMO, organic, plant patents, Monsanto, seeds, farming, law suit,  genes,

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  • Hain up about 20% on great earnings?

    Hain Celestial (HAIN) was way up today on great earnings… That’s right, the high end and heathy food company. Shouldn’t they be getting crushed on the high prices from the great drought of 2012?

    Healthy eating is “not a fad, not a trend”, according to CEO Simon. Consumption of the category is up 14%, vs about 1% on the main stream food categories.

    Of course the super fast growth of Whole Foods doesn’t hurt, but HAIN is growing like mad in Walmart, Costco,and … wait for it … Amazon!
    Organic chips, Sleepy Time tea and a book, why not?

    97% are GMO free.