I recently emailed both Hershey and Kellogg urging them to not use GMO sugar. The responses I got were both ignorant and patronizing. Kellogg's said something to the point "Don't worry, Sweet Nell, Kellogg would NEVER do anything to harm its customer's. Our 100 year reputation is staked on it." (say this using Dudley Doright's voice) and Hershey was simply oblivious to the risks GMOs pose and supported them. How ridiculous. I think if more people emailed them, they may change their minds. Couldn't hurt.

That comment made by the Kellogg's spokesperson made it look like they think they can do whatever they want with the food because their consumers are stupid.

Now I need to go email Hershey's.

These are great ideas, guys. I, too, intend to write to these giants of industry - the very ones that do not care what we're being made to eat, as long as they make money. Monsanto is the biggest offender, and what they are doing to our food is nothing short of criminal. I wish I could join in the lawsuit against the USDA, who is in bed with Monsanto, Cargill, and other companies.

In the meantime, we can boycott these companies as a way of saying "I'm a consumer who happens to care about what I eat, especially if it's gm food." It is possible to avoid gm crops (by eating more organic), to buy foods that don't contain high fructose corn syrup, to avoid meat and dairy, and to stick to "real" foods - unprocessed, whole and raw foods. I know, because I'm doing it. I feel better than ever, and my grocery bill has gone down, as well.