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Kellogg works with suppliers to phase out controversial glyphosate

Residues of the widely used agricultural chemical have reportedly been found in Kellogg's Froot LoopsGeneral Mills' Cheerios and Nature Valley granola barsBen & Jerry's ice creamPepsiCo's Quaker Oats productsTropicana orange juice and several beer and wine brands. Although detected amounts are typically below the EPA's tolerance levels of 0.1 to 310 parts per million depending on the crop, any trace of glyphosate in foods and beverages is likely to alarm consumers.

In addition to phasing out pre-harvest glyphosate use on wheat and oats, Kellogg announced it is working with suppliers to reduce chemicals on crops. A Kellogg spokesperson told Food Navigator the company also plans to expand its grower survey for better data collection on pesticide use and invest in new pesticide reduction techniques to benefit farmers and the environment. Read Full Article - Supply Chain Dive, February 3, 2020