The Food Industry
Genetically modified organisms have been sold in the food market since the mid-1990s. However, they weren't as popular then as they are now. They are a major part of our food industry making up over 70% of the food supply in the United States.
What Foods Contain GMOs?It may be difficult for someone to identify if a particular food product contains genetically modified organisms, but GMOs make up over 70% of the food supply in the United States which makes it easier to determine. Click Learn More to read about how you can understand what foods are and are not genetically altered.
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MonsantoMonsanto is one of the largest agricultural corporations in the world. Their mission is to make more with less and to assist farmers in efficiently producing foods from seeds in order to conserve natural resources, allow crops to withstand pesticides/herbicides, and spend less money on crops.
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Organic FoodsOrganic foods are minimally processed foods that must meet certain requirements in order to be physically labeled organic. They must not be produced with genetically modified organisms or any other unnatural products or methods. Click Learn More to understand their importance.
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