Genetically modified (GM) foods are foodstuffs produced from genetically modified organisms (GMO) that have had their DNA altered through genetic engineering. GM Foods were first put on the market in the early1990s. The most common modified foods are derived from plants: soybean, corn, canola and cotton seed oil and wheat.Controversies surrounding GM foods and crops commonly focus on human and environmental safety, labeling and consumer choice, intellectual property rights, ethics, food security, poverty reduction, and environmental conservation.

Science competitions among students are always fun, but this article and its links present some fascinating insights into the future of genetically modified products and foods, such as self-flavoring yogurt. Reminds one to up the pressure for labeling foodstuffs and their ingredients.

This can of Stagg Chilli was spotted in the supermarket recently. If you look very carefully at the ingredients on the back of the label you can see that it contains 'genetically modified' corn. Talk about under the radar.

People around the world pro-actively reject Genetically Modified (GM) products and crops. But in the United States, few people are even aware of what GM foods are -- and labeling is not required. Also watch the documentary, Future of Food. Google link in the article.

Friends of the Earth has criticised today's decision by EU Ministers to allow organic food to be contaminated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). EU Agriculture Ministers, including the UK, have adopted a new law which allows organic food containing up to 0.9 percent of GM content to be classed - and labelled - as organic.

Genetically modified organisms (GMO's) are now prevalent in our food products, with an estimated 70% of goods on grocery store shelves containing at least some GMO inputs. Often, this is in the form of modified grains, such as corn.