The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines bioengineered food as food that “contains detectable genetic material that has been modified through certain lab techniques that cannot be created through conventional breeding or […] Read more
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Opinion: What is bioengineered food?
An agriculture expert explains
Gene-edited crops suffer in information war
Consumers continue to confuse gene editing with genetic modification
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadians don’t know much, or think much, about gene-edited crops. But when asked about the technology, one phrase pops up: genetically modified organisms. Last summer, CropLife Canada […] Read more
Knowledge helps change GMO opinions
Science Notes: Skepticism toward science, technology largely due to a lack of understanding
The practice of altering foods genetically through the introduction of a gene from a different organism has courted controversy right from the start. While genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are considered […] Read more
Social conversation tool shows importance of timely discussions
The tool identified times that the agriculture sector should be more engaged in online conversations
A new study provides further understanding into the tides of public opinion around Canadian food, how it’s grown, and the relationship consumers want with farmers and those that process their […] Read more