Economic Benefits of Genetically-modified Herbicide-tolerant Canola for Producers

Economic Benefits of Genetically-modified Herbicide-tolerant Canola for Producers

Michael Gusta, Stuart J. Smyth, Kenneth Belcher, and Peter W.B. PhillipsUniversity of SaskatchewanDavid CastleUniversity of Edinburgh Genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant (GMHT) canola was introduced in Western Canada in 1995. In 2007, a producer survey elicited answers to 80 questions regarding their experiences, including production…

An Industry Perspective of All-native and Transgenic Potatoes

An Industry Perspective of All-native and Transgenic Potatoes

Elliott A. Toevs, Joseph F. Guenthner, Aaron J. Johnson, Christopher S. McIntosh, and Michael K. ThorntonUniversity of Idaho Genetically modified (GM) potatoes were a market failure in North America in the 1990s. In spite of benefits to growers, processors, consumers, and the…

Thwarting Consumer Choice: The Case Against Mandatory Labeling for Genetically Modified Foods

Thwarting Consumer Choice: The Case Against Mandatory Labeling for Genetically Modified Foods

Alan McHughenUniversity of California This thin book—less than 70 pages of text—succinctly counters every argument made in favor of mandatory labeling of GM foods. Each of these arguments, including the ‘consumer’s right to know,’ enabling consumer choice, and public opinion is systematically…

Factors Affecting Italian Consumer Attitudes Toward Functional Foods

Factors Affecting Italian Consumer Attitudes Toward Functional Foods

Azzurra Annunziata and Riccardo VecchioUniversity of Naples “Parthenope” Healthier food products have entered the global markets with force in the past few years and have rapidly gained market shares. The food industry has reacted to this trend by developing a growing variety…