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Stonyfield Farm’s Gary Hirshberg takes on genetically modified foods

The yogurt company cofounder stepped down from his chief executive post last month to focus on food safety.

By Jenn Abelson

 |  Globe Staff  

  February 12, 2012

Gary Hirshberg, the yogurt guru who cofounded New Hampshire-based Stonyfield Farm, stepped down from his chief executive post last month to take on genetically engineered crops.

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