What Impact Does Gmo Have On The Food Industry

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As families sit down at tables across America, the trend is to eat healthier. While individuals want to know what ingredients are in the food like the amount of sodium, or whether or not the fat composite is saturated or trans-unsaturated, most people show little concern about the food itself, especially grain. For the most part, the grain or seeds were not questioned until Cheerios announced that they would no longer include genetically modified seeds in their original product (Funk, 2014). As a result of this statement, the average American became aware of the impact of GMO(s) in the food industry. According to Vanity Fair (2008), Monsanto is the major producer of genetically modified seeds, and it holds a considerable market share of

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