Modifying the approach

Article Abstract:

There has been a very rapid rise in public demand for non-genetically modified (GM) foods in the UK. This has had significant repercussions, including the decision by Tesco, the UK's largest food retailer, to remove GM ingredients from its own brand items. Research undertaken by Friends of the Earth indicates that, by May 1999, 24 of the largest 30 food manufacturers were shifting totally to non-GM sources. Food retailer Iceland, which announced its goal of becoming GM-free in Mar 1998, has seen a significant rise in sales and profits.

Food industry, Public opinion

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A growing need for change?

Article Abstract:

No detailed comparison has been made of the costs involved in organic and intensive farming, but there does not appear to be a very strong reason why organic farming cannot meet a significant proportion of the UK's demand for food without a permanent rise in prices. Indeed, organic agriculture specialist Dr Nic Lampkin believes that a large-scale move towards organic farming could produce higher incomes for all farmers and would not have a negative impact on international food security.

Sales & consumption, Food Manufacturing, Health Foods, Agricultural industry, Economic aspects, Natural foods industry, Health foods industry

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The natural result of genetic change

Article Abstract:

Opponents of genetically modified (GM) food fear that one or more of the genes engineered into a GM crop could escape into the surrounding area, sparking off a chain reaction with significant repercussions for the environment. There is growing evidence to indicate that these fears could become reality. It is already known that herbicide resistance can be passed on from GM crops to weeds in the same family, while some GM crops are toxic to beneficial pests.

Environmental aspects

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