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RESOLVED: Shareholders request the Board publish, at reasonable cost and excluding proprietary information, a report on the potential health hazards of nanomaterials, particularly of nano-HA; identifying the types of the company’s products or packaging that currently contain nanoparticles; … MORE >

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RELEASE: As You Sow’s Shareholder Inquiry on Nanomaterials Fought by Walgreens

As You Sow – September 21, 2016 – Rather than respond to shareholder concerns that Walgreens’ store-brand infant formula may contain harmful, “needle-like” nanomaterials, Walgreens filed a motion with the SEC to block the inquiry.

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Walgreens – Nanomaterials – 2017

RESOLVED: Shareholders request the Board publish, within 12 months of the annual meeting, at reasonable cost and excluding proprietary information, a report on potential health hazards of nanomaterials, identifying the types of the company’s products or packaging that … MORE >

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The J.M. Smucker Company – E-Health – 2016

BE IT RESOLVED: Shareholders request the Board publish, within six months of the 2016 annual meeting, at reasonable cost and excluding proprietary information, a report on the company’s use of nanomaterials. This report should identify products … MORE >

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RELEASE: Hershey Shareholders Vote on Nanomaterials Proposal at Annual Meeting; As You Sow Proposal Addresses Health Concerns

As You Sow Release – May 4, 2016 – Shareholders sent a message today to Hershey’s calling for the company to disclose information about its use of nanomaterials in food products and packaging. At the company’s … MORE >

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RELEASE: Shareholders ask Mondelēz to Address Health Hazards of Nanomaterials in Foods; Mondelēz Blocks As You Sow Proposal

AS YOU SOW RELEASE – March 14, 2016 – Mondelēz International successfully blocked shareholders from voting on a proposal, submitted by shareholder advocacy group As You Sow, asking the company to assess the risks of … MORE >

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Mondelez International – Nanomaterials – 2016

BE IT RESOLVED: Shareholders request the Board publish, by October 2016, at reasonable cost and excluding proprietary information, a report on Mondelez’ use of nanomaterials, including describing the products or packaging that currently contain nanoparticles, … MORE >

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Hershey’s – Nanomaterials – 2016

BE IT RESOLVED: Shareholders request the Board publish, by October 2016, at reasonable cost and excluding proprietary information, a report on Hershey’s use of nanomaterials, including the products or packaging that currently contain nanoparticles, the … MORE >

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The Controversial Rise of the ‘Food Babe’

NEW YORK POST – Mar. 29, 2015 – The person most identified with the movement is not a politician, policymaker, or even a trained scientist. She’s a 34-year-old who left a career as a managerial … MORE >

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RELEASE: Coalition of NGOs Releases Nanotech Recommendation Reflecting Concern About Use of Nanotech In Foods

AS YOU SOW RELEASE – March 12, 2015 – Responding to rising concern about manufacturers using unregulated nanomaterials in food, a coalition of advocacy groups in the U.S. and abroad has released a policy recommendation … MORE >

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Policy for Nanomaterials in Food and Food Packaging

Responding to rising concern about manufacturers using unregulated nanomaterials in food, a coalition of advocacy groups in the U.S. and abroad has released a policy recommendation for companies in food-related industries to assist them in … MORE >

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Dunkin’ Donuts to Remove Titanium Dioxide From Donuts

THE GUARDIAN – Mar. 11, 2015 – The baked goods giant says it will remove whitening agent from its powdered donuts over fears it might contain toxic nanomaterials.

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There are 27 Ingredients in a Dunkin’ Donuts Powdered Doughnut

THE WASHINGTON POST – Mar. 11, 2015 – The doughnut is not, nor has it ever been, a complicated thing. This hunk of sugary bread doesn’t require any gourmet secret. All you need, more or … MORE >

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Dunkin’ Donuts Is Getting Rid of Titanium Dioxide in Its Food

TIME MAGAZINE – Mar. 10, 2015 – The move will not change the appearance of its baked goods, says the chain. Dunkin’ Donuts has announced that its powdered sugar will no longer feature titanium dioxide–a … MORE >

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Dunkin’ Donuts to Remove Titanium Dioxide From Donuts

CNN – Mar. 10, 2015 – Dunkin’ Donuts is dropping titanium dioxide from its powdered sugar donuts after pressure from a public interest group who argued it is not safe for human consumption.

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Dunkin’ Donuts No Longer Dunked in Chemicals

SUSTAINABLE BRANDS – Mar. 06, 2015 – Dunkin’ Brands, Dunkin’ Donuts’ parent company, has agreed to remove titanium dioxide, a whitening agent that is a common source of nano materials, from all powdered sugar used … MORE >

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Dunkin’ to Stop Using Whitening Agent

USA TODAY – Mar. 06, 2015 – Dunkin’ Donuts, under pressure from an activist group, has agreed to phase out a controversial whitening agent used in the powdered sugar atop some of its doughnuts.

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Dunkin’ to Ditch Powdered Sugar Additive: Report

CNBC – Mar. 05, 2015 – Dunkin’ Donuts to remove titanium dioxide, a food coloring agent, from all powdered sugar, Dunkin’s Brands said Thursday.

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Dunkin’ Donuts Says It Will Remove Controversial Whitening Agent From Powdered Sugar

THE CONSUMERIST – Mar. 05, 2015 – Dunkin’ Donuts announced today that it’s planning to remove titanium dioxide, a whitening agent often used in toothpaste and sunscreen as well as other products, from all powdered … MORE >

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Dunkin’ Donuts to Remove Nanomaterial From Powdered Doughnut Recipe

MARKETWATCH – Mar. 05, 2015 – Dunkin’ Donuts announced Thursday that it plans to remove a potentially harmful nanomaterial from its powdered doughnuts.

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Under Pressure, Dunkin’ to Change Powdered Sugar Formula

THE BOSTON GLOBE – Mar. 05, 2015 – At the urging of a nonprofit advocacy group, Dunkin’ Donuts has agreed for emote potentially harmful titanium dioxide from the powdered sugar used in its doughnuts.

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RELEASE: Dunkin’ Donuts to Remove Nanomaterials from Powdered Donuts

AS YOU SOW RELEASE – March 5, 2015 – Dunkin’ Brands, the parent company of the Dunkin’ Donuts chain, has agreed to remove titanium dioxide, a whitening agent that is commonly a source of nanomaterials, … MORE >

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Dunkin’ – Nanomaterials – 2015

BE IT RESOLVED: Shareholders request that the Board publish, by November 1, 2015, at reasonable cost and excluding proprietary information, a report on Dunkin’s use of nanomaterials in the company’s food products or packaging. The … MORE >

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The Morning Risk Report: Nano Disclosure No Big Thing–Yet

WALL STREET JOURNAL – November 17, 2014 – Investor groups focused on environmental, social and governance issues are demanding more disclosure of companies’ involvement with nanotechnology, the manipulation of matter at the atomic or molecular … MORE >

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Environmental Working Group

The Environmental Working Group is an environmental health research and advocacy organization, whose mission is to conduct original, game-changing research that inspires people, businesses and governments to take action to protect human health and the … MORE >

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Food and Water Watch

Food & Water is a non-profit organization that advocates for common sense policies that will result in healthy, safe food and access to safe and affordable drinking water.

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Friends of the Earth: Nano-silver: Policy Failure Puts Public Health at Risk

Friends of the Earth is the world’s largest grassroots environmental network, with 74 national member groups and 5,000 local activist groups on every continent. FOE’s briefing argues that existing regulation not only fails to recognize … MORE >

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Environmental Health News

Environmental Health News is an independent, nonprofit news organization founded in 2002.

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Activists Take Aim at Nanomaterials in Dunkin’ Donuts

THE GUARDIAN – July 11, 2014 – The activists at environmental nonprofit As You Sow want you to take another look at your breakfast doughnut.

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Nanotechnology: What Substances May Be Creeping into Food Products?

MARKETWATCH – June 1, 2014 – Growing concerns over infinitesimal substances that are finding their way into everyday food and cosmetic products via the growing field of nanotechnology is setting off alarm bells among public … MORE >

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Dunkin Brands Group Inc (DNKN)’s Products Risky for Customers: Andrew Behar

TECH INSIDER – June 6, 2014 – Shareholder Advocacy Group As You Sow’s CEO Andrew Behar was on CNBC’s Street Signs last night and he explained the reason why his group is calling for an … MORE >

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Nanomaterials In Food: Is It Safe To Eat Nanoparticles?

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES – May 22, 2014 – Do you know what you’re eating? The number of American food products containing nanomaterials has increased tenfold since 2008, said a report released this week, reviving concerns … MORE >

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Will Dunkin Brands Whitewash Investor Sentiment?

THE MOTLEY FOOL – May 15, 2014 – It’s the whitest stuff on earth. Used in everything from toothpaste to paint, titanium dioxide whitens the milk you drink, the Oreos you eat, and provides a … MORE >

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One in Five Dunkin’ Donuts Shareholders Want Nanomaterials Report

TRIPLEPUNDIT – May 14, 2014 – Last week’s shareholder resolution to investigate Dunkin’ Brands’ use of nanomaterials in its products was not approved, but resolution organizers are still claiming success.

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FAQs about Nanomaterials in Food

What are nanomaterials? Why are nanomaterials in food important to investors? Are nanomaterials regulated? What are the effects of ingesting nanomaterials? Where can I learn more? Citations What are nanomaterials? Back to top Nanotechnology is … MORE >

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RELEASE: Dunkin’ Brands Shareholders Deliver Strong Call for Disclosure on Nanomaterials in Food Products

AS YOU SOW PRESS RELEASE – May 8, 2014 – Shareholders sent a strong message today to Dunkin’ Brands Board of Directors that they want the company to prepare a report about the risks of … MORE >

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Dunkin’ Brands – Nanomaterials – 2014

Shareholders request the Board publish by November 1, 2014, at reasonable cost and excluding proprietary information, a report on Dunkin’s policies regarding public health concerns of nanomaterials in the company’s products or packaging. This report … MORE >

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Size Matters

OTHER WORDS – July 24, 2013 – They’re found in M&Ms, Dunkin’ Donuts, Jell-O pudding, and even Pop-Tarts. Scientists don’t know if they’re safe to eat. The government doesn’t regulate these things.

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Q&A: Weighing the Risks of Nanotechnology

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Study Looks at Particles Used in Food

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