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Vol.15 Number 28
Thursday, July 12, 2012
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Support seen over fight against GMO fruit By Richard Rolke Vernon Morning Star
Photo by Steve Arstad
Harley the pot bellied pig was one of many visitors to Keremeos last week. The Kelowna based pet was touring Seventh Avenue in front of Canadian Choppers, attracting attention in the process. The sudden onset of summer weather has livened up the streets of Keremeos with tourists and vehicle traffic alike.
Local winery wins G-G award for excellence By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com Eleven wines have been chosen for the 2012 Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Excellence in British Columbia Wines, and one of them comes from the Similkaemeen. This year was the largest competition in the 10-year history of the awards, with 347
wines submitted from 94 wineries across the province. Eau Vivre Winery won for its 2009 Pinot Noir The Lieutenant Governor will visit the winning wineries at the end of July to present the Awards. Members of the Consular Corps of British Columbia will accompany him in order for them to gain knowledge of British Columbia’s renowned wine industry.
Okanagan orchardists say they have the required proof to fight genetically modified fruit. A national survey indicates 69 per cent of the 1,501 respondents are not in favour of a genetically engineered apple. “We are not in favour of genetically modified food because of the market risk,” said Glen Lucas, B.C. Fruit Growers Association general manager. “The survey validated growers’ concerns that there could be a possible backlash against genetically modified apples.” Lucas says there are several examples of genetically modified organisms being developed and negatively impacting market conditions. Beyond domestic consumers, there is a concern some international customers could stop buying Okanagan apples if genetically modified organisms are allowed. “Europe doesn’t like this kind of product,” said Lucas. The survey was commissioned by B.C. and Quebec orchardists after an Okanagan biotech company applied to have a genetically modified apple approved by the government. When cut, the apple does not brown. Seventy-six per cent of respondents stated the federal government has not provided adequate infor-
mation about genetically modified food. A further nine per cent said they had not heard of genetically modified food prior to the survey. Ninety-one per cent of respondents agreed that mandatory labelling of genetically modified food should be required by the federal government. If the food were clearly labelled as being genetically modified, 14 per cent of respondents would purchase the food without hesitating, 45 per cent said it would depend on the type of food being purchased, and 35 per cent said that nothing could convince them to purchase genetically modified food. Seventy-one per cent of the survey respondents indicated they are in favour or having a special category of food (e.g. milk, apples, pablum, fruits and vegetables) that should not be genetically engineered or be free of genetically engineered ingredients. The survey results will be sent to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the federal health and agriculture ministers. “We want to express our concerns about the current regulations on genetically modified products,” said Lucas. “People want more information. We would like the government to postpone further introductions (of genetically modified fruit) until they get their ac together and have better public discussion on the issue.”
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