#AquAdvantage salmon

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Global Fish Skin Disease Market Is Estimated To Witness High Growth Owing To Increasing Awareness Regarding Fish Health

The global Fish Skin Disease Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 1.72 billion in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.1% over the forecast period 2022-2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights. Market Overview: Fish skin diseases refer to the various health conditions that affect the skin of fish, resulting in scale loss, inflammation, lesions, and discoloration. These diseases can occur in both wild and farmed fish populations and can have significant economic impacts on the aquaculture industry. The market for fish skin disease products includes pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and disinfectants, among others. The growing global demand for seafood, increasing prevalence of fish skin diseases, and rising awareness regarding fish health are driving the market growth. Market Key Trends: One key trend in the fish skin disease market is the increasing use of vaccines for disease prevention in fish farming. Vaccination has emerged as an effective preventive measure against various fish skin diseases. It helps in boosting the immune system of fish and reduces the risk of contracting diseases. For example, AquaBounty Technologies offers a vaccine called AquAdvantage Salmon, which is genetically engineered to grow faster and resist common fish diseases. This trend is gaining traction as it helps in improving fish health and overall productivity in fish farms. PEST Analysis: Political: Government regulations related to fish farming and aquaculture play a crucial role in shaping the market. Stringent regulations regarding the use of antibiotics and chemicals in fish farms are driving the demand for alternative disease prevention methods such as vaccines. Economic: The economic growth of countries with significant aquaculture industries, such as China, Norway, and Chile, is contributing to the growth of the fish skin disease market. Increasing disposable incomes and changing dietary preferences towards seafood products are fueling the demand for fish farming and, in turn, driving the market growth. Social: Rising awareness among consumers regarding the quality of seafood products and the environmental impact of fish farming is influencing their purchasing decisions. Consumers are increasingly demanding sustainably produced seafood, which has led to the adoption of disease prevention measures in fish farms. Key Takeaways: - The global Fish Skin Disease Market Demand is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.1% over the forecast period, due to increasing awareness regarding fish health and the need for disease prevention measures in fish farms. - North America is expected to dominate the market, owing to the presence of key players and a well-developed aquaculture industry. Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region, attributed to the growing demand for seafood and increasing aquaculture activities. - Key players operating in the global fish skin disease market include Zoetis Inc., Elanco Animal Health, MSD Animal Health, Benchmark Holdings, Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Intervet Inc., Merck Animal Health, Novartis AG, Pharmaq AS, AquaBounty Technologies, Alltech, Skretting, Nutreco, and Biomin. The global fish skin disease market is experiencing significant growth due to factors such as increasing awareness regarding fish health, the rising demand for seafood, and advancements in aquaculture technologies. Vaccinations and other disease prevention measures are becoming increasingly important for maintaining the health and productivity of fish farms. The market is expected to witness continued growth in the coming years, driven by the growing need for sustainable and disease-free fish farming practices.

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Top 10 Superfood Companies in USA

The United States has a long history of producing some of the best foods in the world. But sometimes, it takes a little help from technology to push food production to new heights. There are a number of food companies in the United States that are at the top of their game when it comes to producing quality superfoods. Below, we’ve listed some of the best superfood companies in America.

AquaBounty Technologies

AquaBounty Technologies is a biopharmaceutical company based in Maynard, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1989 by Dr. Ronald Stotish and Dr. David Dzisiak. The company specializes in the development of genetically engineered food products and produces AquaAdvantage salmon—the first genetically modified animal to receive government approval for human consumption.

AquaBounty Technologies' “AquAdvantage” salmon contains an Atlantic Salmon gene that makes it grow faster than wild salmon when raised in tanks on land or at sea (aquaculture). The company's goal is to produce one million pounds of AquaAdvantage Salmon eggs per year by 2019, with sales starting as early as 2020 if approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat is a superfood company that makes meat that tastes like meat, but it's made from plants. The company was founded in 2009 by Ethan Brown and is based in Los Angeles. It sells its products at Whole Foods and other grocery stores all over the country. Beyond Meat has won many awards for their innovative plant-based meats, including being named one of TIME Magazine's 25 Most Innovative Companies of 2019 and winning a 2019 World Food Innovation Award for their line of plant-based meats called Beast Burgers.

Beyond Meat aims to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by using less land and water than traditional livestock production while still providing consumers with the same taste profile they've come to expect from animal protein products such as burgers or chicken fingers.

Calysta, Inc.

Calysta, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the development of immunotherapeutic cancer vaccines. Calysta was founded in 2004 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Calysta’s lead candidate is a therapeutic vaccine called CAL-101 (Cancer Immunotherapy). This therapeutic vaccine activates immune cells to fight tumors by targeting specific receptors that are present on most cancer cells.

Impossible Foods

Impossible Foods was founded in 2011 by Patrick O. Brown, a Stanford University biochemist who spent 30 years studying meat and its production. The company's mission is to create foods that are indistinguishable from meat but without animal protein or animal suffering.

Impossible Foods’ flagship product is the Impossible Burger, a burger made entirely from plants that “bleeds” like beef when you cook it. It’s available at over 3,000 restaurants worldwide including White Castle (the smallest chain in the world), Umami Burger and Bareburger locations in New York City as well as many international chains like Bareburger in Asia and Hong Kong-based eatery Delicious Food Concepts serving up plant-based burgers at their vegan restaurants too!

Kite Hill

Kite Hill is a vegan cheese company that was founded in 2010. The company is based in California and owned by Danone, the same parent company of Dannon yogurt. Kite Hill makes both plant-based cheese options (made with cashews and almonds) as well as yogurts made from coconut milk.

Kraft Heinz Company

Kraft Heinz Company is an American multinational food and beverage company with a diverse portfolio of brands. The company was formed in 2015 when Kraft Foods Group Inc. and H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation merged after their previous merger attempt in 2013 failed due to regulatory issues.

In the year 2013, when Kraft Foods Inc., which had revenues of more than $16 billion in 2009, announced its intention to merge with Heinz forming an enterprise worth more than $28 billion; antitrust officials from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) raised concerns about the combined company's control over the global soup market.

Nature’s Garden Delivered, LLC.

Nature’s Garden Delivered, LLC is a company that produces and sells organic produce. It has been in business since 2004. Nature's Garden Delivered, LLC has two locations in New Jersey.

Nature’s Garden Delivered, LLC provides its customers with a wide range of organic food options including fruits (like apples), veggies (like spinach), and other treats to be enjoyed as snacks or dinner entrees.

Nestle USA, Inc.

Nestle USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of Nestle SA and is the largest food company in the United States. The company has 6,000 employees across 50 states and operates in over 80 countries worldwide. Its portfolio includes more than 400 brands including Stouffer's, Gerber, Purina Dog Chow and Carnation Breakfast Essentials.

Parabel Inc.

Parabel Inc. is a superfood company that is focused on the development of cannabinoid-based therapies for the treatment of cancer. The Company's lead candidate, Proprietary Cannabinoid -1 (PR-1), targets selectively expressed receptors in tumors to effect cancer cell death while minimizing damage to healthy cells. Parabel is currently studying PR-1 in combination with chemotherapy or radiation therapy with an aim toward treating patients with advanced solid tumors such as glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).

Parabel's platform technology consists of three distinct molecules designed to be used in combination with each other: PR-1, which targets selectively expressed receptors; PR-2, which promotes apoptosis via D8-induced downregulation of p27KIP1 and p21CIP1 proteins; and PPI-3057, which induces apoptosis and inhibits angiogenesis by inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (VEGFR) expression.

Tetra Bio-Pharma, Inc.

Tetra Bio-Pharma, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical superfood company that engages in the development of cannabinoid-based products to target unmet medical needs. The company was founded by Dr. Guy Chamberland and Dr. Bernard Fortin on June 6, 2007 and is headquartered in Laval, Canada.

Tetra Bio-Pharma holds a license agreement with the Santé Cannabis Clinic specializing in medicinal cannabis treatment for all conditions including cancer pain and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Conclusion

We hope you have enjoyed our list of the top 10 superfood companies in the USA. We, at EZPZ, are always looking for new and exciting brands to partner with, so if you’re a superfood company and would like to be featured on our site, please do get in touch!

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After 26 Years of FDA Delays, U.S. Consumers Can Finally Buy Genetically Enhanced AquaBounty Salmon – Reason.com

After 26 Years of FDA Delays, U.S. Consumers Can Finally Buy Genetically Enhanced AquaBounty Salmon – Reason.com

Way back in 1995, biotech company AquaBounty began the process of seeking regulatory approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow the company to sell its AquAdvantage genetically enhanced Atlantic salmon to U.S. consumers. By integrating a Pacific Chinook salmon growth hormone gene into the genome of an Atlantic salmon, AquaBounty has reduced the fish’s time to market from three…

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Snk Crack Theories Week

August 2: What if…

The Ackermans are genetically modified humans?

Titan Dina was a red-herring in chapter 50, the true reason Eren can command Pure Titans is...

Ackerman interference.

Byproducts of Titan Science can produce interference unconsciously which can disrupt the invisible titan-commanding mechanism.

It’s said that Ackerman Clan are the byproducts of titan science.

What if the Ackermans are non-Eldians undergone titan serum injection experiments, just like the AquAdvantage salmon:

According to wikipedia, the monstrous fish is engineered like this: 

 A growth hormone-regulating gene from a Pacific Chinook salmon, with a promoter from an ocean pout, was added to the Atlantic salmon's 40,000 genes. This gene enables it to grow year-round instead of only during spring and summer. The purpose of the modifications is to increase the speed at which the fish grows without affecting its ultimate size or other qualities. The fish grows to market size in 16 to 18 months rather than three years.The latter figure refers to varieties whose growth rate has already been improved by 2:1 as a result of traditional selective breeding. 

(Meanwhile, scientists are worried that these GM salmons would escape from aquaculture facilities and breed with the salmons in the wild, ruining the gene pool and causing an ecological disaster.) 

The GM salmons are BIG FISH.

The Ackermans are SO HEAVY despite their ordinary human size, just like the opposite of the titans, which are so light despite they look so tall.

The GM salmons grow fast.

The Ackermans heal fast.

*Side-eyeing the likely deliberately removed snk 51 scene in Snk Season 2*

What’s the mechanism about the Ackerhealing process?

Perhaps, the metabolic rate of Ackermans are engineered to be faster than normal humans, by adding genes of the nine great titans into the Ackermans’ genes.

So even serious injuries like rib fractures can heal within one week---the new body cells can quickly replaced the damaged cells, forming new human tissues.

But as a trade off, the higher the rate of metabolism, the faster the rate of the break down process of calories within your body.

Since the metabolic rate of Ackermans are higher than normal humans, they need higher quantity of food per day. They eat A LOT.

Chapter 89

The mysterious rapid weight loss of Mikasa

Thanks to the news about the 13 years Curse of Ymir, it seems Mikasa Ackerman had lost mood to eat. Without consuming enough food, the energy stored within the body is used for the metabolism.

Weight loss problem---solved!

Back to the mystery happened in chapter 50.

It seems everyone agree that a titan shifter can transform into a titan only if he have strong thoughts and injure himself. The later part---has anyone think about the mechanism behind it?

The titan shifter need to open a wound so his blood can contact with air, that he can connect to the invisible paths in the air to transport those titan tissues from the Coordinate, from another dimension!!!

There’re paths exist in the air.

Just like the invisible wifi.

Or radio waves.

The titan-commanding system just like a wifi system.

Can something disrupt the Coordinate system, like a wifi interrupter?

If the Ackermans can do it, then how?

Hey.

Remember who got injured before the Coordinate activated scene?

If an injured titan shifter can connect to the Coordinate (wifi) to obtain the titan body, when an Ackerman gets hurt, would something happen to disrupt the paths?

Only royal family members can master the power of the Progenitor Titan, seems like the power is protected by a password and only royal members know about it.

Or like a locked door.

Your wifi router at home has password, am I right?

What if someone can remove the password and use your wifi?

Ackerman interference is the answer.

How to open a locked door without a proper key?

You Ackersmash the door. 

Titan Dina is a red-herring all along~:)

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Salmon with a side of GMOs: The FDA approves an Indiana company's genetically modified salmon and you won't even know you're eating it

(Natural News) It’s about to get more difficult to avoid GMOs as the FDA has granted approval to a type of genetically modified salmon that grows faster and requires less feed than natural salmon. This salmon, which is known as AquAdvantage Salmon, is grown not in the Atlantic but inland in indoor tanks in Indiana....

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7 Things You Need To Know About GMO Salmon

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It's taken nearly 20 years but AquAdvantage salmon will soon be served in restaurants and appearing at your local fish counter. AquAdvantage is a man-made breed of salmon that's part Atlantic salmon and part Chinook salmon with a few genes from other fish thrown in that rev up the animal's growth processes so they're active most of the year, as opposed to only part of the year. With these changes, AquaAdvantage's developer, AquaBounty Technologies, says the salmon grow at twice the rate of farm-raised fish.

    The approval by FDA is controversial and contested. Here's what you need to know for now.

    Is the genetically modified salmon safe to eat?

    The Food and Drug Administration says it “rigorously evaluated extensive data submitted by the manufacturer, AquaBounty Technologies, and other peer-reviewed data…��� and determined that it “is safe to eat by humans and animals.”

    Most studies on animals that are fed genetically modified foods don't show serious health effects, though there are a few that hint at potential harm to organs like the kidneys, liver and heart, as well as increased risk of cancers and early death in these animals.

    Will I know which salmon is genetically modified and which are not?

    Not necessarily. There is no regulation requiring that AquaAdvantage fish be labeled as being genetically altered fish. Any labeling would be voluntarily by the companies'. The FDA issued two recommendations asking manufacturers to voluntarily label their products, along with guidance about how to note the genetic changes.

    Some groups are calling for mandatory labeling. Scott Faber, executive director of a campaign called Just Label It said this in a statement: “The decision to approve GMO salmon without a mandatory disclosure is yet another example of how FDA's outdated policy keeps consumers in the dark.”

    Is it the first approved GMO animal approved for sale in the United States?

    Yes. But up to 80% of the processed foods sold in the U.S. contain GMOs, mostly from plant crops. Corn, soy, potato and even some apple crops are genetically engineered to either produce more or to resist insects and drought. (See here for a chart of these crops.)

    Why are some people against GMOs?

    There are three major concerns about changing genes in wild plants or animals. First, the alterations could change the plant or animal in ways that could be harmful for people who eat them. The changes could also harm the plant or animal and make them less fit to survive. Finally, on a broader level, introducing new hybrid species could alter the environment in unpredictable and potentially worrisome ways.

    In the salmon's case, if the genetically altered fish were to make its way into rivers and oceans, it could outcompete the wild salmon, which is smaller, for food and breeding grounds.

    What if the GMO salmon gets into the wild somehow?

    For now, AquaBounty says that's unlikely to happen since it plans to grow AquAdvantage in land-based tanks. The company will also use only female fish that are sterile so breeding in the wild is also unlikely.

    But some environmentalists point out to NPR that the company's egg production facility, on Prince Edward Island, is near an estuary that feeds into the ocean and that the fish will be allowed to mature in a location in Panama that is located near a river, making escape a remote but nevertheless real possibility.

    Will changing the genes harm the fish?

    The data isn't clear on this yet. While AquaBounty's president once told Reuters that AquAdvantage is “an Atlantic salmon in every measurable way,” studies by researchers who have compared genetically modified salmon to their wild counterparts have shown that the fish behave differently. The genetically altered fish tend to eat more to support their growth-promoting genes, and prefer spending time near the surface of the water alone, as opposed to swimming in groups. They also show some reduced immune functions.

    Where will the genetically modified salmon be sold?

    AquaBounty says it may take as long as a year to raise enough fish to supply supermarkets. But certain retailers, including Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Aldi, have said in the past that they will not sell the genetically modified fish.

          This article originally appeared on Time.com.

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Applications of GMO

- Flavr Savr (GMO tomatoes): the genes of the tomatoes responsible for spoilage are removed, so the tomatoes spoil more slowly.

- Golden rice: the gene of the daffodil plant contains more beta-carotene, so rice can be modified with this gene, allowing our body to convert more beta-carotene into vitamin A 

- AquAdvantage salmon: salmon are genetically modified with growth hormones to grow in market size within a shorter period of time

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First genetically modified salmon to hit Canadian stores as Ottawa gives its OK

HALIFAX -- Genetically modified salmon raised in Prince Edward Island are poised for the leap to grocery shelves, a Canadian first that has left traditional producers concerned about setting their farmed fish apart.

Environment Canada recently gave notice it has approved U.S.-based AquaBounty to grow the salmon at its site about 74 kilometres east of Charlottetown.

AquaBounty said in a release it would begin stocking its Rollo Bay facility "as soon as possible," with the first harvest of AquAdvantage salmon estimated late next year.

Sylvain Charlebois, director of the agrifood analytics unit at Dalhousie University, said it's likely AquaBounty "production will be ramped up in Canada."

"It's a huge advantage for AquaBounty to be allowed to produce this salmon in Canada," he said in an interview.

AquaBounty, based in Maynard, Mass., has said its salmon will contain genetic material from chinook salmon that help it reach adult size faster, creating a less expensive product.

Health Canada said it doesn't see any need for a mandatory label to allow consumers to spot the genetically modified fish, but existing producers said they may call for that to change.

"We are reviewing it," said Tim Kennedy, executive director of the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance.

"Will there be a disruption in the ... entire salmon market? We hope not. But I will say if that's a possibility, then the response will be: somebody has to label."

The Environment Canada certification has been most strongly opposed to date by environmental groups, who continue to argue there's a risk to wild Atlantic salmon if there's an escape.

However, the certifications in Canada and the U.S. could draw the traditional aquaculture industry and its lobbyists more closely into the debate, depending on how consumers react to the news of AquaBounty's products entering the market sometime next year.

The Canadian aquaculture alliance says its members don't farm or sell GM farmed salmon and aren't researching the practice.

Kennedy said a push for labelling could come next.

"We are reviewing it. We recognize the United States is moving forward with mandatory labelling, as is the European Union," he said.

"Does it make sense from a trade perspective to align more closely with our major trading partners?"

He said the industry could consider setting up a non-GM label, similar to the labelling of organic foods.

The federal Health Department has repeatedly said it doesn't favour mandatory labelling for the genetically modified fish.

In a February letter to the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network - an active opponent of GM salmon - the department said it prefers "industry-led initiatives such as voluntary standards," and "the government of Canada intends to maintain its current approach."

Kennedy said this leaves the question of who should pay for a massive labelling redo.

"Who bears the burden of that transparency? I don't think it should be our producers because we're not the ones putting the new product into the market," he said.

Meanwhile, it remains unclear how significant the level of production in P.E.I. will be in the Canadian market.

The company declined a request for an interview with its CEO about its plans going forward for production in Prince Edward Island, providing references to news releases.

Over the past two years - as it awaited its Environment Canada licence - the company had shipped eggs to Panama for growing, before the salmon were imported back to Canada and other destinations.

Charlebois says the federal decision means the firm can ship more directly to markets, particularly processors that might use the GM salmon in products ranging from sushi to pies to pates.

Still, the arrival of a form of labelling in the U.S. could lead to increased pressure to create some form of labelling in Canada, he adds.

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to the AquaBounty production in Indiana, subject to a new regulation that will require it to disclose when a food is genetically modified.

That has come amidst a pending lawsuit by a coalition of consumer, environmental and fishing groups that still hopes to block the sale through the courts.

Opponents have also criticized the upcoming U.S. labelling system, which they say uses the term "bioengineered," a less familiar phrase than "genetically modified."

Also, under the rules coming in 2020, companies will be able to provide disclosure of the GM salmon through codes that people would have to scan on their smart phones.

Lucy Sharratt, co-ordinator of the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network, says her group wants Canada to introduce a more transparent labelling system that consumers can easily see on any package.

"The lack of genetically modified food labelling is just the most obvious transparency issue undermining public trust," she told parliamentarians in a hearing last week.

"Canadians are also asking for more transparent regulation of genetically modified organisms and opportunities for public engagement."

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FDA removes restrictions on genetically modified salmon

FDA removes restrictions on genetically modified salmon

Genetically modified fish are about to become more of a practical reality in the US. The Food and Drug Administration has lifted an import alert on AquaBounty’s genetically modified AquAdvantage salmoneggs, allowing the fish to reach the US over three years after they received initial approval. Congress told the FDA in 2016 to block modified salmon until it issued labeling guidelines, and…

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5 Tons of GM Fish Sold for Human Consumption (And Only The Producer Knows Where They Are)

For the first time in human history, genetically modified (GM) fish has been sold for human consumption. The seller? AquaBounty Technologies – a company that produces GM AquAdvantage Atlantic salmon.

In their most recent quarterly report, AquaBounty stated that they… [read]

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Largest US Retailers Refusing to Sell FDA-Approved GMO Salmon

Walmart, Costco, Albertsons, Kroger, Ahold, Aldi, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, H-E-B, Hy-Vee, Sprouts, Giant Eagle, Meijer and Target have affirmed their commitment to not sell genetically engineered AquAdvantage® salmon ahead ⇲ Largest US Retailers Refusing to Sell FDA-Approved GMO Salmon published first on https://thaiamulets888web.tumblr.com/

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Salmon with a side of GMOs: The FDA approves an Indiana company's genetically modified salmon and you won't even know you're eating it

(Natural News) It’s about to get more difficult to avoid GMOs as the FDA has granted approval to a type of genetically modified salmon that grows faster and requires less feed than natural salmon. This salmon, which is known as AquAdvantage Salmon, is grown not in the Atlantic but inland in indoor tanks in Indiana....

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4.5 tonnes of unmarked genetically modified salmon fillets sold in Canada

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. -- It appears Canadians were among the first diners in the world to eat a genetically modified animal -- and they likely didn't know it.

U.S.-based AquaBounty Technologies said in a recent fiscal update about 4.5 tonnes of its fresh AquAdvantage salmon fillets were sold in Canada between April and June.

The company got approval from Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection agency last year to sell the product.

AquaBounty CEO Ronald Stotish said in the quarterly report released earlier this month that the Canadian distribution marked "the very first sales of AquAdvantage salmon."

"The sale and discussions with potential buyers clearly demonstrate that customers want our fish, and we look forward to increasing our production capacity to meet demand."

AquaBounty -- which has a production plant in P.E.I. -- did not say exactly where the salmon was sold. The company's spokesman did not respond to requests for comment.

Health Canada doesn't require labelling on genetically modified food, saying the items have been assessed for safety and nutritional standards.

AquaBounty's salmon contains genetic material from ocean pout and Chinook salmon to help it reach adult size faster.

Lucy Sharratt, co-ordinator of the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network, said news of the sales without advance public notice is alarming.

"It's shocking," she said from Ottawa. "Canadians are the first in the world to eat this genetically modified fish, the world's first genetically modified food animal, and they did so unknowingly. And even now that we know (it's) on the market in Canada, we don't know where or how much."

Sharratt said genetically modified foods aren't linked to specific health issues. Still, she described a gaping lack of public information.

"For 20 years, genetically modified foods have been introduced with no transparency in the marketplace but, equally, no transparency in regulation. There's very little public science. There's very little government science.

"Canadians are being asked to trust corporate data and a process that is not open for them to look at."

Sharratt said AquaBounty has moved to expand its research and egg production site in P.E.I. with a new "genetically modified fish factory" at Rollo Bay in the province.

Opponents earlier this year asked Ottawa for clarification after the P.E.I. government approved the company's request to start building the land-based facility to produce 250 tonnes of genetically modified salmon a year.

In a letter to environmental lobby groups, federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna said any plans to grow genetically modified salmon at the site would be subject to strict requirements.

"Should AquaBounty wish to manufacture or grow out the AquAdvantage salmon at this site, a new notification will be required pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999," she wrote.

Sharratt said she hopes that means a full assessment of any environmental risks.

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Changes on the way for GMO labeling

Did that product come from a genetically modified organism (GMO)? From a consumer perspective, there isn’t always a clear answer.

Beginning January 1, 2020, though, genetically modified, or bioengineered, foods in the grocery store will likely become easier to identify thanks to the “National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard” brought forward by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). The standard requires disclosure, including use of the label seen above, on foods that are testable as containing genetically engineered ingredients. This January marks just the start of this GMO food labeling project . . . as there is a two-year phase-in to the standard.

More importantly, however, is the fact that the use of this label should make it clearer to consumers what foods are not genetically engineered.

Better understanding of our food system Currently, AMS lists only 13 crops whose bioengineered varieties may be sold and produced in the United States:

Alfalfa

Apples (Arctic varieties)

Canola

Corn

Cotton

Eggplant (BARI Bt Begun varieties)

Papaya (ringspot virus-resistant varieties)

Pineapple (pink flesh varieties)

Potato

Salmon (AquAdvantage varieties)

Soybean

Summer squash

Sugarbeet

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First genetically modified salmon to hit Canadian stores as Ottawa gives its OK

HALIFAX — Genetically modified salmon raised in Prince Edward Island are poised for the leap to grocery shelves, a Canadian first that has left traditional producers concerned about setting their farmed fish apart.

Environment Canada recently gave notice it has approved U.S.-based AquaBounty to grow the salmon at its site about 74 kilometres east of Charlottetown.

AquaBounty said in a release it would begin stocking its Rollo Bay facility “as soon as possible,” with the first harvest of AquAdvantage salmon estimated late next year.

Sylvain Charlebois, director of the agrifood analytics unit at Dalhousie University, said it’s likely AquaBounty “production will be ramped up in Canada.”

“It’s a huge advantage for AquaBounty to be allowed to produce this salmon in Canada,” he said in an interview.

AquaBounty, based in Maynard, Mass., has said its salmon will contain genetic material from chinook salmon that help it reach adult size faster, creating a less expensive product.

Health Canada said it doesn’t see any need for a mandatory label to allow consumers to spot the genetically modified fish, but existing producers said they may call for that to change.

“We are reviewing it,” said Tim Kennedy, executive director of the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance.

“Will there be a disruption in the … entire salmon market? We hope not. But I will say if that’s a possibility, then the response will be: somebody has to label.”

The Environment Canada certification has been most strongly opposed to date by environmental groups, who continue to argue there’s a risk to wild Atlantic salmon if there’s an escape.

However, the certifications in Canada and the U.S. could draw the traditional aquaculture industry and its lobbyists more closely into the debate, depending on how consumers react to the news of AquaBounty’s products entering the market sometime next year.

The Canadian aquaculture alliance says its members don’t farm or sell GM farmed salmon and aren’t researching the practice.

Kennedy said a push for labelling could come next.

“We are reviewing it. We recognize the United States is moving forward with mandatory labelling, as is the European Union,” he said.

“Does it make sense from a trade perspective to align more closely with our major trading partners?”

He said the industry could consider setting up a non-GM label, similar to the labelling of organic foods.

The federal Health Department has repeatedly said it doesn’t favour mandatory labelling for the genetically modified fish.

In a February letter to the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network – an active opponent of GM salmon – the department said it prefers “industry-led initiatives such as voluntary standards,” and “the government of Canada intends to maintain its current approach.”

Kennedy said this leaves the question of who should pay for a massive labelling redo.

“Who bears the burden of that transparency? I don’t think it should be our producers because we’re not the ones putting the new product into the market,” he said.

Meanwhile, it remains unclear how significant the level of production in P.E.I. will be in the Canadian market.

The company declined a request for an interview with its CEO about its plans going forward for production in Prince Edward Island, providing references to news releases.

Over the past two years – as it awaited its Environment Canada licence – the company had shipped eggs to Panama for growing, before the salmon were imported back to Canada and other destinations.

Charlebois says the federal decision means the firm can ship more directly to markets, particularly processors that might use the GM salmon in products ranging from sushi to pies to pates.

Still, the arrival of a form of labelling in the U.S. could lead to increased pressure to create some form of labelling in Canada, he adds.

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to the AquaBounty production in Indiana, subject to a new regulation that will require it to disclose when a food is genetically modified.

That has come amidst a pending lawsuit by a coalition of consumer, environmental and fishing groups that still hopes to block the sale through the courts.

Opponents have also criticized the upcoming U.S. labelling system, which they say uses the term “bioengineered,” a less familiar phrase than “genetically modified.”

Also, under the rules coming in 2020, companies will be able to provide disclosure of the GM salmon through codes that people would have to scan on their smart phones.

Lucy Sharratt, co-ordinator of the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network, says her group wants Canada to introduce a more transparent labelling system that consumers can easily see on any package.

“The lack of genetically modified food labelling is just the most obvious transparency issue undermining public trust,” she told parliamentarians in a hearing last week.

“Canadians are also asking for more transparent regulation of genetically modified organisms and opportunities for public engagement.”

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