Posts Tagged ‘ aseed ’

bm261 The Undereported Story of the Soy Industry

May 5, 2008

Soy is often looked at as the alternative bean, beloved ingredient for vegetarians and concerned citizens worldwide. Yet what do we know about the soy industry? How is soy being produced, by who, for who, and to what effect? My guest, Nina Holland of the Corporate European Observatory, sat...

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Visited ASeed

Visited ASeed

May 2, 2008

While much of Amsterdam was outside enjoying yes another day of sunny spring weather, I ventured over to the zoo neighborhood to visit with Nina at the ASeed offices.  Aseed is a nongovernmental organization that focuses on issues related to agriculture in Europe and throughout the world. My interest...

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Questions About Soy

Questions About Soy

April 27, 2008

Among the more typical responses if I ever mention that I'm a vegetarian, is the inevitable question of why. Normally I entertain the question, though I'm usually thinking of how unfair it is to get this question since I never ask non vegetarians why they are what they are. Frequently...

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