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Commercialisation of GMOs in China
Andrew Sim and Alanna Rennie assess the regulatory state of play when it comes to GMOs in China, and offer manufacturers advice.
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UK consumers give FSA their views on genome edited food
Food Standards Agency (FSA) Chief Scientific Advisor, Robin May, discusses the newly published ‘Consumer perceptions of genome edited food’ report, ahead of DEFRA’s announcement of next steps for the regulation of genetic technologies.
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Gene editing in plants more acceptable than livestock study finds
Researchers from the Universities of Göttingen and British Columbia have investigated the acceptability of five different countries towards changes in genome editing.
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Enhancing olives for highest taste and nutritional benefit
The fruits of one of the world’s oldest known cultivated trees, olives have long been revered for both their strong unique taste and health benefits. New research from China has now paved the way for enhancement of these qualities to satisfy their high demand.
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All you need to know about bioengineered food disclosure compliance
Attorneys Samuel Jockel and Rachel Lowe explain what regulated entities need be mindful of with the upcoming NBFDS compliance deadline.
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“Historic fears” will put food supply at risk, say researchers
An international team of researchers have raised the alarm over stalled adoption of biotechnologies, which they argue would otherwise improve future food security.
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Japanese consumers more concerned by GE livestock than vegetables
The study also found that the way in which the topic of gene editing is presented to consumers can have an impact on their response.
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Have your say on the new gene-edited food consultation
Robin May, Chief Scientific Advisor at The Food Standards Agency (FSA), discusses DEFRA’s consultation into the regulation of genetic technologies and urges the public’s participation in the scheme.
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Bacteria breakthrough could lead to disease-resistant rice
A bacterium which makes rice plants more resistant to disease has been discovered in the seeds of a crop in China.
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Technology, collaboration and policy focus – building a greener food system
Senior Vice President of Research and Development for PepsiCo Europe, Sean Westcott, discusses sustainable farming and why a greater level of co-operation is required between invested parties to make real change happen.
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Organic certification body urges caution over gene editing consultation
The organic certification body fears that gene editing and genetic modification are not suitable solutions to what it has called the “ecological crisis”.
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FDA approves genetically modified pigs for human consumption
The genetically altered pigs approved by the FDA do not produce alpha gal sugar, which can cause an allergic reaction in some people.
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Why do bell peppers change colour?
A study into why bell peppers change colour might have revealed more sustainable production methods of the popular vegetable.
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Landmark wheat genome discovery could shore up global food security
Project leader, Curtis Pozniak, compares the findings to locating a missing piece of your favourite puzzle, and hopes this will transform the way wheat is grown globally.
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Locust genome could be the key to ending devastating crop damage
The desert locust has a notoriously complex genome structure, but scientists hope that by cracking their genetic code they can develop 'intelligent pesticides' that do not harm other organisms.
