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Campbell Announces Support for Mandatory GMO Labeling

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CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 7, 2016–
Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) today announced its support for
the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single mandatory
labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms
(GMOs).

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This label was prepared to comply with pending GMO labeling legislation in Vermont. Campbell is call ...

This label was prepared to comply with pending GMO labeling legislation in Vermont. Campbell is calling for federal legislation to establish mandatory, national labeling standards for foods derived from genetically modified organisms. A national standard would better inform consumers and would preempt numerous state labeling efforts, which are incomplete, impractical and confusing. (Photo: Business Wire)

Campbell believes it is necessary for the federal government to provide
a national standard for labeling requirements to better inform consumers
about this issue. The company will advocate for federal legislation that
would require all foods and beverages regulated by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to be
clearly and simply labeled for GMOs. Campbell is also supportive of a
national standard for non-GMO claims made on food packaging.

As a result of its decision to support mandatory national GMO labeling,
Campbell will withdraw from all efforts led by coalitions and groups
opposing such measures.

The company continues to oppose a patchwork of state-by-state labeling
laws, which it believes are incomplete, impractical and create
unnecessary confusion for consumers.

Campbell is optimistic a federal solution can be established in a
reasonable amount of time if all the interested stakeholders cooperate.
However, if that is not the case, Campbell is prepared to label all of
its U.S. products for the presence of ingredients that were derived from
GMOs, not just those required by pending legislation in Vermont. The
company would seek guidance from the FDA and approval by USDA.

Campbell continues to recognize that GMOs are safe, as the science
indicates that foods derived from crops grown using genetically modified
seeds are not nutritionally different from other foods. The company also
believes technology will play a crucial role in feeding the world.

Campbell has been engaged in the conversation about GMO labeling for
several years and has taken action to provide consumers with more
information about how its products are made, including the presence of
GMOs, through efforts like its website www.whatsinmyfood.com.
With 92 percent of Americans supporting the labeling of GMO foods,
Campbell believes now is the time for the federal government to act
quickly to implement a federal solution.1

More information about the rationale behind Campbell’s decision can be
found on Campbell’s
newsroom
.

About Campbell Soup Company

Campbell (NYSE:CPB) is driven and inspired by our Purpose, “Real food
that matters for life’s moments.” The company makes a range of
high-quality soups and simple meals, beverages, snacks and packaged
fresh foods. For generations, people have trusted Campbell to provide
authentic, flavorful and readily available foods and beverages that
connect them to each other, to warm memories, and to what’s important
today. Led by its iconic Campbell’s brand, the company’s
portfolio includes Pepperidge Farm, Bolthouse Farms, Arnott’s,
V8
, Swanson, Pace, Prego, Plum, Royal Dansk,
Kjeldsens and Garden Fresh Gourmet. Founded in 1869,
Campbell has a heritage of giving back and acting as a good steward of
the planet’s natural resources. The company is a member of the Standard
& Poor’s 500 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. For more
information, visit www.campbellsoupcompany.com
or follow company news on Twitter via @CampbellSoupCo.

1. Consumer Reports, 2014

Source: Campbell Soup Company

Campbell Soup Company
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Ken
Gosnell, 856-342-6081
[email protected]
or
MEDIA
CONTACT:
Carla Burigatto, 856-342-3737
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