Articles tagged under: Calyst
Japanese Agency Sees No Need to Label Gene-Edited Plants
Published November 1, 2019
The Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency is suggesting its approval of food made from gene-edited plants, saying it does not need any special labeling. The U.S. Wheat Associates praised this news, saying gene editing is a safe, efficient way to make…Calyst Doubles Contracted Acreage
Published January 22, 2019
Minnesota-based Calyxt has contracted over 34,000 acres of its high oleic soybeans with more than 100 farmers in the Upper Midwest. With the number of acres secured for 2019, Calyxt has doubled the 17,000 acres planted last year. This is…From Bayer CropScience to Calyxt
Published September 19, 2018
The former president and CEO of Bayer CropScience will take over as the chief executive officer for Minneapolis-based Calyxt. Jim Blome’s first day on the job is October 1. Previously, Blome held executive positions at Valent and Agriliance. Calyst is…