Monday, March 14, 2011

GMO Free

 Shelf Reliance has published their updated GMO and Allergies report and....

ALL THRIVE VEGGIES ARE GMO FRE
ALL THRIVE FRUITS ARE GMO FREE
ALL GRAINS ARE GMO FREE (except for instant rice)
ALL MEATS ARE GMO FREE

OF OUR 105 PRODUCTS, 80 ARE GMO FREE!

AS YOU KNOW SHELF RELIANCE IS ALWAYS SOURCING THE BEST PRODUCT FOR OUR CUSTOMERS!

If you would like to see the full updated Allergen report,  you can find it here.

These are our products that contain GMO:
Instant Rice
All the TVPs
Baking Soda
Beef and Chicken Bouillon
Shortening Powder
Brownies and Macaroons
Entrees
 
What is the big deal about GMO? And what is GMO anyway?
According to Wikipedia : A genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically engineered organism (GEO) is an organismgenetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques...  Critics have objected to GM foods on several grounds, including safety issues,[7] ecologicaleconomic concerns raised by the fact that these organisms are subject to intellectual property concerns, and law.