Consumer pressure works: Monsanto to drop rBGH

[central scrutinizer]

http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_14008.cfm

WEB EDITOR'S NOTE: Consumer Victory! After 5 years of declining sales and several legal setbacks, Monsanto has finally decided to dump rBGH! Thanks to consumer pressure, major retailers, dairies, and cafes, from Kroger to Starbucks, have commited to sourcing milk from rBGH-free cows.

Several countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, and the European Union have banned rbGH because of its impacts on human and animal health.

OCA's "Millions Against Monsanto" campaign has generated over a quarter million emails and petition signatures on the topic of rBGH, helping make rBGH one of the most controversial food products in the world.

While it is not clear who, if anyone, will buy Monsanto's posilac division, it is obvious that the voice of organic consumers has been heard. Stay tuned!

[Benhurst]

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[depakid]

2. They had a go at the Tillamook Coop a couple of years back

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=2143725&mesg_id=2144006