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Big bucks involved in Oregon’s GMO labeling battle

The battle over labeling of genetically modified food is officially Oregon’s most expensive ballot fight ever.

According to the Statesman Journal, opponents and supporters of Measure 92 have raised a total of 17.6 million dollars.  Opponents of the proposition have raised 11.1 million dollars while supporters have raised 6.5 million.

The opposition campaign’s largest donors include Monsanto Company at 4 million dollars and PepsiCo at 1.4 million.  The largest donors in support of the measure are Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps at 1.2 million and the Center for Food Safety Action Fund at 1.1 million.

Measure 92 would require foods containing genetically engineered ingredients to include the words “Genetically Engineered” clearly on the front or back of the package.