Insights and Stories on GMOs

Jan. 18, 2024 at 10:43 am CST

China on Thursday approved additional varieties of genetically modified soybeans and corn for import and production while expanding their planting areas nationwide, as part of a drive to improve food security and reduce imports.

By Mei Mei Chu, Reuters

Dec. 27, 2023 at 12:38 pm CST

China has approved a first batch of seed companies to breed and sell genetically modified corn and soybean seeds, paving the way for commercial planting of GMO grains in a move that could cut its reliance on imports from the U.S. and Brazil.

By Mei Mei Chu, Reuters

Jun. 19, 2023 at 4:54 pm CDT

Mexico City | Reuters — Mexico’s president announced on Monday he will sign an agreement this week with makers of the country’s food staple tortillas that ensures they only use non-genetically modified (GM) white corn while also setting new tariffs on imports of the grain. Tariffs on white corn imports […]

By Cassandra Garrison