# Food Labeling on The No Agenda Show Food Labeling comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2010 to December 2024. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** July 2010 – December 2024 - **Related topics:** [Fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [Labeling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labeling.md), [Monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [Rfk Jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [Brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [Bst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bst.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Codex Alimentarius](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/codex-alimentarius.md), [Cricket Flour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cricket-flour.md), [Esg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/esg.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### European Food Quality, Healthcare Cost Comparisons - **Episode:** [1723: Quademic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1723-quademic.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-22 - **Time:** 29:44–31:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1723-quademic/chapter/european-food-quality-healthcare-cost-comparisons.md Curry compares the high quality of raw milk cheeses and local food in Italy to the "slop" served in America. He notes that Italian food often features "0 km" labeling, indicating extreme locality. The conversation touches on the disparity between US health insurance costs and the more affordable, though sometimes slower, European socialized systems. Keywords: [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [food labeling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-labeling.md), raw cheese, [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md) ### RFK Jr. Vows War on Food Industry and Obesity Epidemic - **Episode:** [1720: Psyop Season](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-12 - **Time:** 1:28:11–1:31:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season/chapter/rfk-jr-vows-war-on-food-industry-and-obesity-epidemic.md During his confirmation process, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged to "wage war" on the food and beverage industry, which he blames for the American obesity epidemic. Kennedy, known for his legal battles against Monsanto over the herbicide Roundup, intends to focus on stricter food labeling and regulation. While mainstream media outlets like France 24 continue to highlight his controversial statements regarding COVID-19 and autism, Kennedy maintains his focus is on resisting "arbitrary government dictates" and improving public health. Keywords: [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [roundup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roundup.md), [obesity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obesity.md), [food industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-industry.md), [food labeling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-labeling.md) ### PepsiCo Insect Ingredients, ESG and Cricket Flour - **Episode:** [1570: Unbanked](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1570-unbanked.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-06 - **Time:** 2:27:09–2:29:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1570-unbanked/chapter/pepsico-insect-ingredients-esg-and-cricket-flour.md An unverified report suggests PepsiCo is investing in insect harvesting farms to incorporate cricket flour into its snack products, potentially to improve its ESG score. The discussion anticipates future lobbying efforts to change food labeling requirements to hide insect-based ingredients from consumers. Keywords: [pepsico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pepsico.md), [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), [cricket flour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cricket-flour.md), [esg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/esg.md), [food labeling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-labeling.md) ### Food Labeling Scams, Best Before vs. Expiration Dates - **Episode:** [1492: Upcycling Ruminants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1492-upcycling-ruminants.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-06 - **Time:** 55:46–59:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1492-upcycling-ruminants/chapter/food-labeling-scams-best-before-vs-expiration-dates.md A significant portion of U.S. food waste is attributed to consumer confusion over "Best Before" and "Sell By" labels. Experts clarify that these dates often refer to peak freshness rather than safety, particularly for canned goods which can remain edible for decades. Organizations like Refed are pushing for standardized labeling to distinguish between quality and safety to reduce the 4 million tons of food wasted annually. Keywords: [food waste](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-waste.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [labeling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labeling.md), best before, [expiration dates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/expiration-dates.md), [sustainability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainability.md) ### California Proposition 37, GMO Labeling Opposition - **Episode:** [454: Going Purple](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/454-going-purple.md) - **Published:** 2012-10-21 - **Time:** 1:53:51–2:00:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/454-going-purple/chapter/california-proposition-37-gmo-labeling-opposition.md California's Proposition 37, a mandatory GMO labeling initiative, faces heavy opposition from major agricultural and food processing companies. The "No on 37" campaign is funded by Monsanto, DuPont, Bayer, and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA). Opponents argue the law would increase grocery bills and provide misleading health information, while supporters claim consumers have a right to know if their food contains genetically modified organisms. Keywords: proposition 37, [gmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmo.md), [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [food labeling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-labeling.md) ### Genetically Enhanced Foods and Monsanto Legal Battles - **Episode:** [282: GaGa & Little Boy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/282-gaga-little-boy.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-27 - **Time:** 55:22–58:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/282-gaga-little-boy/chapter/genetically-enhanced-foods-and-monsanto-legal-battles.md The discussion covers the rebranding of "genetically modified" foods as "genetically enhanced" and the FDA's analysis of engineered fish. The hosts revisit Monsanto's history of suing journalists and dairy producers over BST labeling. They argue that food companies use the First Amendment to fight mandatory labeling of GMO products. Keywords: [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [genetically modified organisms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genetically-modified-organisms.md), [bst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bst.md), [food labeling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-labeling.md), [pathogens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pathogens.md) ### Cloned Cattle Meat Approval, EU Labeling Restrictions - **Episode:** [256: Cheerleaders for Science](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/256-cheerleaders-for-science.md) - **Published:** 2010-11-28 - **Time:** 1:05:21–1:09:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/256-cheerleaders-for-science/chapter/cloned-cattle-meat-approval-eu-labeling-restrictions.md The Food Standards Agency's chief scientist, Andrew Wage, announced that meat and milk from cloned cattle are "unlikely" to present a food safety risk, leading to their approval for sale in the EU. Simultaneously, the EU has reportedly banned Sweden from placing national flags on jam and jelly labels to discourage nationalism and promote equal competition. The hosts argue these policies benefit large industrial corporations at the expense of consumer transparency and local quality standards. Keywords: cloned cattle, food standards agency, [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), [labeling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labeling.md) ### GE Food Labeling and Weimaraner Sterilization Parallel - **Episode:** [237: Just Hiking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/237-just-hiking.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-23 - **Time:** 1:56:05–1:59:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/237-just-hiking/chapter/ge-food-labeling-and-weimaraner-sterilization-parallel.md The debate over labeling genetically engineered foods is discussed, with critics fearing that GE salmon will escape and breed with wild populations. The hosts compare the company's claims of fish sterility to the history of the Weimaraner dog breed, noting that "contained" species inevitably find a way to propagate in the wild. Keywords: ge food, [labeling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labeling.md), [salmon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salmon.md), weimaraner, [sterilization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sterilization.md) ### Sodium Intake Guidelines, Health Canada Report - **Episode:** [222: Earle in the Gulf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/222-earle-in-the-gulf.md) - **Published:** 2010-07-31 - **Time:** 2:11:49–2:14:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/222-earle-in-the-gulf/chapter/sodium-intake-guidelines-health-canada-report.md Health Canada released a report recommending a significant reduction in daily sodium intake and calling for mandatory salt labeling in restaurants. The hosts view these voluntary targets as a precursor to stricter government monitoring of citizens' diets. They link the global push for salt reduction to the Codex Alimentarius and joke about using Vivitrol to treat "salt addiction." 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