U.S. begins to turn its back on GM crops, report claims

America, the cradle of GM crops and food, is turning its back on the controversial technology, it has been claimed. There is widespread distrust of GM food and a desire for the labelling that would allow people to decide whether to eat it, according to a report from green campaigners. Research shows that 87per cent of Americans believe their food should carry a label showing whether it contains GM ingredients. Changing tastes: Research by Soil Association's Lord Peter Melchett - pictured here being arrested for trying to destroy a GM crop - has found that Americans are turning away from GM food At the same time, some 53 per cent of Americans say they would not choose to eat GM food. Details emerged as a new alliance of US natural food producers outlined plans for a new labelling scheme to allow thousands of foods to be... [read full story]