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 down with me to explain how it all works, and what we should know about our soy.
Discussed:
Soy as food/feed/fuel
Genetically Modified Soy
Who Owns the Farms
Situations in different parts of South America
Comparison to Europe
GM Soy Lobby in the EU
Labeling
So-called responsible soy
Independent farmers
Solutions/Advice for People
Links:
- ASeed.net
- corporateeurope.org
- The Report on Responsible Soy put out, co-authored by Nina
Music:
- Vinicious Cantuaria – Corre Campo
- Tom Brosseau – In My Time of Dyin