For more information about TRUETRACE and other services
and products from National Starch Food Innovation, visit
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Natural and organic are the fastest growing categories of food purchases.

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It also runs regular PCR tests --
similar to taking a DNA fingerprint -- of composite corn samples as an
internal systems check.

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Consumers Say FDA Should Take Action to Define What Is 'Natural'

Farmers in National's TRUETRACE program grow non -GM corn exclusively or
take special precautions to isolate GM corn from non-GM corn to avoid cross -
contamination. We can then trace the
problem and address it," says Joe Emling, Manager, Grain Quality and
Traceability, National Starch Food Innovation.

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The
program is certified by SGS, a world leader in inspection, verification,
testing, and certification and is modeled on the guidelines of the British
Retail Consortium/Food and Drinks Federation (BRC/FDF) Technical Standard for
the Supply of Identity Preserved Non-Genetically Modified Food Ingredients and
Products.

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"Consumers
in our survey overwhelmingly agreed that FDA should adopt the 'natural'
standards set forth by USDA for meat and poultry, as the standard for all
foods wishing to make a 'natural' claim., National Starch Food
Innovation is putting greater resources into maintaining the purity of its
non-GM , Identity Preserved products as GM crop acreage in the United States
grows, making isolation, segregation and supply chain practices increasingly
important, according to NSFI officials.
In 2004, GM croplands in America grew by 11 percent, and biotech varieties
now represent 45 percent of all corn planted in the U. Corn delivered to National's manufacturing
facilities can thus be traced to the original farm on which it was grown and
the seed varieties used in production.

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High yields along with low pesticide and herbicide requirements
are attractive incentives to many farmers. National , which
conforms to rigorous EU government limits for accidental GM contamination,
tests every shipment of corn it receives from farmers and rejects shipments
that don't pass its contamination hurdles.

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An official definition by FDA for making a "natural" claim on foods and
beverages is long overdue.

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"Consumers are increasingly confused by food labeling claims. "It acts as a sentinel, alerting us to any aspect of
our system that isn't working as we intend it to.

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We are
petitioning the Food and Drug Administration to provide an official definition
of 'natural' and qualify for manufacturers what can and can't be labeled as
natural," stated Andy Briscoe, President of the Sugar Association.
Testing also plays an important and growing role in establishing the
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Activism against genetic engineering, (which is now being called 'genetic modification' by the corporations who do it, because they think it sounds less scary).

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National Starch Strengthens Non-GM Identity Preservation Measures as GM Corn Cultivation Increases in the U.S.

Although non-GM corn is preferred
by some in the food industry, other industries, including fuel ethanol
producers, don't discriminate between GM and non-GM varieties
National Starch Food Innovation protects the purity of its non-GM products
through its TRUETRACE(TM) Identity Preservation program. TRUETRACE meets or exceeds identity preservation regulations in
major markets worldwide.

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The company makes
viscosifiers, texturizers, mouthfeel enhancers, emulsion stabilizers,
encapsulants, resistant starches and functional native starches that improve
the eating experience, quality, processing, stability and nutritional value of
foods and beverages.

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GM corn cultivation is increasing in part
because the crops are easier and cheaper to grow compared to traditional non-
GM varieties.

National Starch Food Innovation is a leading producer of innovative
nature-based ingredients for the global food industry.

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These growers provide National with extensive documentation of
their seed varieties, field locations, and equipment cleaning, which are
subject to periodic audits.

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WASHINGTON, In a recent poll, 83% of consumers
said there should be regulations for "natural" claims made by food
manufacturers.

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A survey, conducted by Harris Interactive, on behalf of the
Sugar Association questioned 1000 consumers about the importance of accurate
labeling of food products claiming to be "natural. Consumers also agreed that the
amount of processing (52%) and/or whether a raw material is altered (60%)
should disqualify a product from making a natural claim. BRIDGEWATER, N.J.

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Eighty-five percent said that any food containing anything artificial or
synthetic should not be considered natural. TRUETRACE provides
customers with traceability for National's food ingredients at all stages of
their development , from seed to crop, to production and distribution.