Essays on GMO Food

INTRODUCTION

Modern science and technology has made fascinating discoveries and incredible innovations. There have been amazing advances in all areas and disciplines from engineering and robotics to science and medicine. It is the latter that has made some of the greatest advances and innovations. Human beings learn more and more everyday about how to treat illnesses and prevent diseases. They have also learned so much about the how the human body works; right down to the genes that make all living things what they are. It is possible today for scientists to understand how genes affect traits and that sometimes ...

GMO foods alias Frankenfoods have been reeling under intense debate since a long time. While they have the potential to curb the world hunger because of high productivity levels, safety concerns have become a hot potato that relegates the significance of GMO foods to the backburner. Scientists have worried that GM crops, on mixing with organic crops, lead to food contamination. Researchers aver that contamination has already spread across 2/3rd of arable farmland in the United States, and the Science does not how to ameliorate the menace. Studies have further revealed that such foods toxically affect various human systems ...

Introduction

Until recently, genetic foods have become popular for their ability to address many production and quality issues faced by natural/organic farming methods. Genetically modified crops are those whose genetic makeup has been improved to enhance the level of nutrients, resistance to diseases, increase yields, adaptability to climatic factors, and reduce the time of production (Ronald & Adamchak, 2008). It is different from the conventional breeding because genetic modification allows introduction of genes from any organism (animal and plants) in altering crops whereas breeding allows transfer of genes across related species only. On the other hand, organic farming is a natural ...

The first paragraph provided a clear introduction to the intended topic of discussion. The subject of the paper was about the dilemma associated with the benefits of GMO organism. The main idea of the paper was presented in an interesting manner in the introduction. It also had relevant references to the source. The introduction, introduces the reader to a number of different viewpoints. This is a good start to begin with. I would grade the introduction as good. The details from both articles were used to articulate the idea. The title of the first paper is Genetically Modifying Mosquitos ...

Civilization combined with the industrial revolution has altered the cycle of life dramatically. Land, air and water are all elements that have experienced significant change to wildlife, atmospheric and human conditions. As urban cities expand throughout the globe, man becomes more dependent on corporations, construction, development and manufactured goods in the ultimate form consumption. In order to maintain consumerism, land is being built over using components that smother the Earth. Pouring concrete over a meadow, for example, suffocates both plant and wildlife and welcomes the exhaust of concrete, automobiles, trucks and rubber tires that overall poisons every natural characteristic ...

Introduction

The report focuses on the future development of agriculture in India. The lack of education, disproportionate workforce in agriculture and other non-farming industries, low productive and virtually no development strategy significantly affect and hinder general development. The problem of food produce is among the most burning due to the forecast that world population will increase to almost 10 billion people by 2060. The amount of food present today will be unable to satisfy the needs of everyone on this planet. Therefore food production must increase by 70%. In order to achieve this goal the only viable solution is seen ...

GMO Basics

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) – are those the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) of which or is changed with the help of genetic engineering (Lallanilla, 2016). Pros and cons of the issue are widely discussed by scientists and ordinary people, and meanwhile much is written on the topic. GMOs are widely used nowadays but still there are no exact evidence of their safety or harm.

Pros and Cons

Growing GM foods can help those who do not keep to a healthy diet, as do not get enough fruit and vegetables. Luckily, the lack of vital elements can be reinforced by supplementation or biofortification in GMO ( ...

Background

Pepperidge Farm is a United States bakery located in Norwalk Connecticut. It was established in 1937 by an American, Margaret Rudkin, who named it Pepperidge after a tree that is located on their property at Fairfield Connecticut ("Pepperidge Farm® – Heritage and History"). The bakery specializes in Milano, Nantucket cookies, varieties of bread and goldfish crackers. The business was born out of her attempts to bake a preservative-free bread for her third born son who was asthmatic and thus allergic to commercially made bread that was laden with preservatives. She ended up making bread so good that her son’s ...

Define dilemma. Why is it a dilemma?

Genetically modified foods are the foods, genetic material of which has been artificially manipulated under the laboratory conditions through the process of genetic engineering (Rabesandratana, 2014). There is a growing evidence that connects genetically modified foods with environmental damage, health issues and violation of farmers’ rights and consumers’ rights. Countries like Japan, Australia and European Union have banned the production and selling of GM foods (Ho and Sirinathsinghji, 2013).

Two Extreme Viewpoints

The two extreme points about this dilemma reveal that on one hand genetically modified foods offer greater resistance to pests and viruses, have longer shelf life and possess better nutritional ...

The number of people on the planet continues to increase and with them, the need for more and more nutritious food grows. For that reason, scientists seek research to genetically change plants and animals to provide medicine, good, and organisms not for consumption. As the public is exposed to information on genetically modified organisms (GMOs), strong opinions are forged concerning the safety of eating them. Questions arise over the risks presented to human beings and the environment, if GMOs are really necessary to supply the world with adequate amounts of food, if there are alternatives, and what surrounding ethical ...

The advances in biotechnological field have made it possible to understand the genetic role behind molecular mechanisms to large extents. This in depth understanding of biological processes has paved ways to treat the untreatable aiding the human existence in multitudes of aspects like food, health, bioremediation, mining, biopharmaceutical production and much more. This microbial world is vast and has been a platform for human beings to explore their biological systems as they are simpler cells and can be manipulated with much ease than complex systems. The DNA harnessed within the cells are the molecular entities that have been targeted ...

Abstract

The topic of genetically modified organisms has attracted diverse opinions from the general public for some time. The question as to whether foodstuffs modified genetically can be fit or unfit for human consumption still remains a debatable issue. Currently, a given percentage of the world’s population believe that these foodstuffs are fit for consumption, however, the rest of the population highly detest them. As for that reason, whenever the topic of genetically modified organisms comes into context, diverse opinions emerge. Even though a significant population have all the reasons to ignore the genetically modified foodstuffs, they come with ...

Analysis of the Documentary Food, Inc. through the Lens of Ethical Theories and Ideas

Some may wonder whether the food choice is an ethical issue. After all, we make these choices at least three times a day and our individual decisions influence the global industry of food growth, production and processing. As Jones, Cardinal and Hayward remind us, we exist in society and are connected to other people. This is why our choices, in our case, the food choices, affect other people, and their decisions influence us as well (2006, p. 3). Various theories of ethics propose different ways of viewing the problems of food production and consumption and seek solutions in distinct ...

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Part #1

Biotechnology has shown a promising future to humankind, though it has been very controversial and always been linked to ethical issues, but the impacts of its application in daily life have delivered certain significant results that led to re-consider the biotechnology as a valuable option. Several examples of biotechnology that have improved our lives include transgenic crops, biomedicines and bioengineered vaccines, trans-fat free oils etc (Halpin, 2005). Biotechnological implementations in medicinal science have revolutionized the concept of medicine that helped in revealing the hidden secrets under the genomic pool and produced the ...

In generic sense of the term, a "genetically modified organism" is a living organism whose genome has been altered artificially. This understanding includes all the possible ways of modifying the genetic information, from crosses method for genetic engineering tools. From a legislative point of view, a large number of countries and organizations use a more restrictive definition in reference to that specified in the Cartagena Protocol, which means "living modified organism" "any organization living with a novel combination of genetic material. " However, this definition is not universally recognized. Some countries, including the United States, do not make this use ...

The Issue

The rates of hunger and poverty in America are alarming. Food and hunger programs have committed themselves to coming up with solutions to the food insecurity. According to 2015 annual hunger survey in New York State, almost half of working-group residents failed to afford enough food in a household that at least one individual was employed. In 2012-2014, more than 450,000 residents of New York City lived in households that were food insecure but with at least one person employed. A portion of 48% of adults aged between 15 and 65 in New York City lacked sufficient food ...

We see these days restaurants like Chipotle and grocery stores claiming to serve non-genetically modified foods. Are we eating artificial food? Is that good for our bodies? Is that good for the food that is being modified? These questions raise awareness for people who are oblivious of what GMOs are and how they are affecting our daily lives. GMOs may be more common in our diets than we know. GMO stands for Genetically modified organism and is a term that stems from biotechnology. It is the alteration of the genetic code of an organism to either enhance its properties, ...

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POST 1

As a vegetarian, Lieu does run higher risks of lacking essential minerals during her pregnancy, but so do other pregnant women who do not follow the advice of their doctors. Women who lack essential nutrients due to malnutrition run a similar risk of having pregnancy complications and doctors prescribe prenatal vitamins. Although there are many reasons for an unhealthy pregnancy, unless it is pure neglect on behalf of the mother, the resources exist to address the nutrition needs under most circumstances. As stated in the discussion, vitamin B12, iron, and omega 3 are the critical ...

Abstract

The debate over the potential benefits of organic foods and conventional ones has been ongoing for quite a long time. Due to numerous reasons, consumers believe that organic foods are healthier, environmentally friendly as well as possess ethical option and they are not far from the truth. A number of scientific evidence indicate that organic foods are better for nature, involves high animal welfare, natural and great tasting foods aspects as well as safer and healthier option than non-organic ones. Studies reveal various reasons why consumers choose organics and interestingly most consumers who go for organics do so because ...

The manipulation of genetic make-up in plants and animals can be seen from generations. This is the traditional cross-breeding and the plants and animals with strong characteristics are selected for breeding. With the advancement in DNA technology, new techniques have been used to identify the desired characteristics. The scientists have experimented with this technology and used the small piece of DNA of one organism and added it to the DNA of another organism ("WHO | Frequently asked questions on genetically modified foods", 2016). The host species is known as the Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) as it has the new desired ...

The two articles given both look at individual’s consumption in general but put emphasis on consumption patterns of individuals i.e. how people act towards the consumption of some commodities. The article roof 2007 looks at the consumption of GMO foods and provides the rational given by consumers in relations to them . GMO food is considered to be alternative food and there have been a lot of politics surrounding their production, supply, and consumption. Three major aspects are looked at in the article; Neoliberalization of activism-this has been seen to shift responsibility in regards to reforms from manufacturers and ...

Introduction

The issue of genetic modification of animals and plants have been heatedly debated upon in both public and scientific discourses. As technologies become more advance, people begin to largely alter, rather than depend, on their environment. On the one hand, people’s lives become easier and mass production and consumption is possible. One the other hand, the alteration of environment disrupts ecological processes that may endanger human, animal and plant life, and the issue of scarcity of resources are increasing becoming visible as humans use more and more raw materials. Despite the perceive benefits of GMO, more researches must ...

Introduction

The leading companies with a global footprint in the soft drink industry are Coca cola, Cadbury Schweppes and PepsiCo. The rivalry between these giants has shifted gears from the pop fight to other product flavors in order to seek exponential growth. The main areas of comparison of the giants are by market size, growth rate and profitability. The market size has been on the rise with 2004 clocking at $307 billion and an increase to $367 billion in 2009 (Kish u. a., 2001). The growth rate has been on the decline largely due to market saturation in the United ...

Introduction

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are arguably beneficial socioeconomically. However, there are rising concerns over the harm GMOs pose to the humans and their environment. The process of genetic modification entails altering the genetic composition of organisms to award them properties that are more desirable. According to Rifkin (17), the world is in transition toward a biotech age as illustrated by the advancement of GMOs. In the current society, the adoption of genetically engineered crops, such as soybeans, cotton, and corn, is widespread in the United States following two decades of concerns over consumer reception, and environmental and economic impact ( ...

In the 21st century, the issues about healthy eating habits are becoming common amongst people. Most people are not practicing a healthy diet nor are they concerned about what they eat. Manufactured food is now common with almost everyone for their “ready to eat” perception, time is an issue for many, and they result in feeding on junk. The quality of manufactured food is not up to standards since everyone is out there to make money. Therefore, there is less concern about what is available for the consumer. It is not clear whether this blame should be laid with ...

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GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) are used for a wide range of different purposes: production of pharmaceutical drugs, experimental biology and medicine, and, of course, agriculture. The latter is the most controversial because it is directly connected to consumption. The most popular GM foods in US are corn and soybeans (Johnson & O’Connor, 2015). Corn is the most widespread GMO product in the world, but a very little part of it is sold on the cob. Large amounts of it are used to produce ingredients for different processed foods and drinks, especially corn syrup, rich in fructose, and corn starch. ...

China has always been one of the biggest countries by population in the world. Even though the growth of its inhabitants has been decreasing in the last decades, there is still a huge challenge facing people. Despite the fact that over the past 40 years production has increased dramatically, it is still not enough. There is a social stagnation in this regard, which is becoming increasingly urgent. There is also a problem considering medical treatment. Despite the huge advances in modern medicine, making and producing drugs is so expensive that some parts of the population rely on traditional pre-scientific ...

This is a review of the article “GMO Labeling Law Roils Food Companies” written by Annie Gasparro and Jacob Bunge. The article was published on March 20, 2016, in the Wall Street Journal. A law that requires food companies to put GMO labels on their products is set to take effect on July 1 2016 in Vermont (Gasparro & Bunge par 1). This law puts food producers and processors in a difficult position. Although Vermont represents a small part of the market, it is not economically feasible for most companies to formulate different a distribution system for this area. Developing ...

The issue

The rates of hunger and poverty in America are alarming. Food and hunger programs have committed themselves to coming up with solutions to the food insecurity. According to 2015 annual hunger survey in New York State, almost half of working-group residents failed to afford enough food in a household that at least one individual was employed. In 2012-2014, more than 450,000 residents of New York City lived in households that were food insecure but with at least one person employed. A portion of 48% of adults aged between 15 and 65 in New York City lacked sufficient food ...

Article Summary

The US alfalfa hay has a high demand in China. The high protein content of the hay has made it quite a preferred feed for the cows among the dairy owners in China. Almost half of the alfalfa hay produced in the US is shipped to China. The exports of alfalfa hay to China had reached 785,000 tons in 2013 . But the exports have received a severe blow in recent times. The Chinese authorities have found the imports of hay from USA to contain a genetically modified strain of alfalfa which has not been approved by the government ...

Featuring in TEDxManhattan 2013, Hirshberg Gary’s video “Why Genetically Engineered Foods should be labeled” offers a glimpse on an array of issues aligned with labeling of genetically modified foods. The same sentiments are evident in the current article “Genetically Modified Food Controversies.” While it is true that the contents of genetically modified (GM) foods are similar to those of conventional foods, there are various reasons supporting the need to label genetically modified foods. Consumers have the right to know what is in the foods they purchase and consume. Knowledge of the contents of genetically modified foods would give ...

Dan Koeppel, in the essay ‘Can This Fruit be saved?’ Explains two contrasting visions of how well to address the impending (banana) crisis. One of the visions is based on the traditional methods of production, aimed at the manufacture of a banana plant with the same taste and appearance as the Cavendish to the extent that consumers cannot tell it is not the one. Aguilar is one of its proponents. Aguilar serves as a head banana breeder at Honduran Foundation for Agricultural Investigation (FHIA).The other vision is shared by bioengineers and is aimed at altering the chromosomes of ...

Whole Food Market Company is a supermarket specializing in organic food based in Austin Texas, United States. It is a chain of supermarkets and has over four hundred branches in the US, UK, and Canada. The company only sells products that meet the quality of being natural and minimally processed. The foods are free from hydrogenated fats, sweeteners, artificial flavors, preservatives, and colors (Johnston, 2015). In addition, it cannot sell milk and meat from cloned animals that have made the company’s food safe for human consumption.

Strategic planning

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GMO is genetically modified organism. It has become very wide spread in our world. However, not all the people are aware of what GMO is and what it does to their bodies. Many consumers are buying products at the grocery store and are clueless that they have become a part of the global experiment. Nowadays many activists are trying to explain people what GMO is and how it works. David Suzuki and BBC Documentary “Ghost in Your Genes” provide a lot of explanation to the issue of GMO in the modern world. Overpopulation is one of the main reasons ...

Crops are genetically modified for certain desired outcomes such as high yield, pest resistance, drought tolerance, herbicide resistance, for a better nutritional quality, etc. The genes that impart the desired characteristics do not naturally occur in the crop, and are not expressed by natural recombination (World Health Organization [WHO]). They are engineered in the laboratory, and may be obtained from unrelated species too. Genetically modified (GM) crops are thus subjected to much speculation despite the fact that they have several benefits. 1. Pros of GM Crops Bioengineered crops with pest tolerance, reduce dependence on chemical pesticides, and crops engineered ...

Background information

In both United States and Brazil the issue of obesity has currently become a health epidemic. The government and institutions of both of these countries have become proactive in cubing the effects of obesity in their country. The countries have developed systems that are perceived as being long term and sustainable. The eating pattern of people needs to be changed in order to ensure that the food eaten is healthy and taken at appropriate time. Since food products mainly come from agricultural produces it is relevant to also consider making revisions on the agricultural policies. Though both USA and ...

In 1946, it was discovered that deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) could be transferred from one species to another species, which gave rise to the idea of creating genetically modified organisms (GMO). The first breakthrough in genetic engineering of plants came about 40 years after the above-mentioned discovery in the form of antibiotic resistant tobacco (Bawa & Anilakumar, 2013). Some of the resistance-conferring genes transferred into the plants have toxin producing capabilities, which have made GM crops a prime target for many social and ethical debates (Grover et al., 2014).

Steps in GM crop production

Eukaryotic organisms are made up of DNA, which consists of the same ...

Introduction

Genetically-Modified Organisms as used in agriculture refers to any animals or plants that have been produced using techniques which alter the genetic material in a manner that is outside of natural recombination. Although GMOs have been in existence for many decades, both scientists and the public hold different views concerning their adoption. Today, there are many forms of GMO food products. The majority have one of several of their genes altered while in some instances a new plant is created. For example, the triticale a new plant created by crossing wheat and rye. The biggest driver and what gives ...

Genetically modified crops – GMOs have been controversial topic ever since its coming into the market. Companies like Monsanto and others are expressing concerns about exponential growing in population and their need to provide food with GMOs and on the other hand the farmers around the world, especially in the United States have raised concerns about patents over seeds and expenses they have because they need to buy the seeds every year. The concerns about the diversity of crops, negative effects on the environment and animals, health concerns and possible food insecurity are coming from different backgrounds. The paper will ...

The safety of genetically modified foods has been a significant matter of dispute in the last years. Many people are suspicious of GMOs claiming that they have been introduced not so long ago and may bear considerable risks. However, during nearly twenty years that “bioengineered foods” have been on the market, there haven’t been documented any serious cases of health hazard due to their consumption (AMA CSAPH). Thereby, it can be stated with a high level of certainty that it is secure to eat genetically modified products. A wide range of respectable institutions supports the idea that all ...

Introduction

An organism whose genome has been contrived in the laboratory in order to favor the expression the production a desired biologically products is known as Genetically Modified Organism (GMO). In crop farming, livestock production and pet breeding, it has long been practiced to breed selected individuals of species in order to produce offspring’s that have desirable characters (F. J, 2012). This kind of production is through the use of scientific methods including recombinant DNA technology and reproductive duplicating. In generative cloning method a nucleus is removed from a cell of the individual to be cloned and inserted into ...

The manner in which we make decisions on which products to consume is reliant on a variety of factors. These factors come into play and influence our decision-making mechanism of deciding which product to consume and which not to. Behavioral psychologists and marketing scholars have identified several relationships that are determinant of our consumption routines. These are; our consumption and well-being, consumption and identity, consumption and our emotions and consumption and our beliefs and attitudes (Saad, 2010). These relationships do not all come into play when deciding which product to consume; there are some which are dominant determinants of ...

Issues in Accounting: Whole Foods Market Inc. Analysis & Commentary

Issues in Accounting: Whole Foods Market Inc. Analysis & Commentary

Introduction

The economy, and even politics, affects the administration of a company’s business needs and level of financial resources in terms of meeting demands. Whole Foods Market, Inc. is no exception and ideally seeks to take advantage to expand its services and operations. Credit, debit, and liabilities paint much of the picture, as Whole Foods Market stresses in its letter to stakeholders that the bottom line of fiscal year 2010 sales increased by 12% to $9.0 billion (“2010 Annual Report”). Stock prices also rose, which is always good news to ...

Increasingly, consumers are becoming keen on information regarding the production of foods in making their buying decisions. This explains why international standards organizations, state and federal governments face a dilemma when labeling biotechnology products such as GMOs. According to Caswell (1), labeling is an adequate for process attributes that concern customers and may want or avoid. However, regulators are hesitant to label such attributes since they are of the opinion that labeling might be taken to indicate final consumer-level safety. While states are considering laws requiring the labeling of GMOs, food and biotechnology companies are waging a spirited battle against requirements ...

Genetically Modified Organisms have perhaps been one of the most controversial and debatable topics lately. There has been a huge debate about the safety of their consumption and various associated implications. There are two different and opposite lobbies and while one supports Genetically modified organism, the other detracts and criticizes them. There have been many studies and researches on the safety and efficiencies of GMOs and the results have been mixed and confusing.

The article ‘Altered Food, GMOs, Genetically Modified Food’ by Jennifer Ackerman does a commendable job at explaining everything about the genetically modified organisms. The article published in ...

So where is the trust? This paper has researched and highlighted the effects of food manufacturing in an era of mass preparations, not necessarily concerned with health benefits of edible items. Industrialization continues to burgeon in every field: medicine, sports, media broadcasting, and food production. This moment represents a critical time for industrial food technology. In terms of safe, sanitary livestock, fruit and vegetable production there exists the simultaneous competition to make food products tasty, cost-efficient, and instantly consumed. Chemical-based food additives add flavors and colorings attractive to children, but are greasy French fries loaded with salt (and the promise ...

Possible Control Measures on the Harmful Effects of Genetically Modified Foods

Despite the fact that genetically modified foods have demonstrated that they have less risks unlike what the media has continually reported, there is the need to ensure that the loose ends are considered and actions taken towards them. Under this, the hazards to the environment and to human health should be paid attention to. It is equally important to gather all details on genetically engineered foods to ensure that any happening or outcome relating to the same is predictable; the probability of it happening without the awareness of the Scientists would be tragic.

For further control actions, environmental ...

The production of genetically modified foods is still at a very preliminary stage. However, with systematic planning using specific techniques and testing methods along with proper breeding, many food products that could satisfy majority of the needs of the consumers worldwide is possible in the near future. Everyday new discoveries are made using advanced techniques which adds to the every growing list of benefits the genetically modified foods can offer. Some of the benefits which can be seen in the near future are as follows:

- The production of the foods can be increased to a large extent along with ...

Bioengineering has been around for some time now, and ever since its introduction, it has been the subject of never-ending controversy claims, myths and misconceptions. Many believe consuming genetically modified organisms, the most widely known product of genetic scientists, is harmful. In order to alleviate these concerns, many laboratories around the world were tasked with conducting experiments to prove once and for all GMO is safe for human use. Yet other scientists began independent research into the long-term effects of GMO consumption. In many cases, published findings contradict one another, which only adds to the controversy and further divides ...

- What was the topic for your presentation at the BCC Health Fair? (We had the topic for food and nutrition)

a. Was it difficult for you to speak to others to relay information? Answer – It was not difficult for me to speak to other to relay information as the BCC Health Fair was about something that I am passionate about and have my distinctive views on the subject of health, which I relayed at the fair with ease. b. What surprised you about the fair, in general? Answer – One of the attendees demonstrated ...

Introduction

The debate on the safety of Genetically Modified (GM) foods has raged on for close to two decades now. On one hand of the controversy are people who argue that GM foods are safe and suitable in ensuring that the increasing world population gets adequate food in the face of deteriorating climate and unfavorable production factors. On the other hand, there are a significant number of people who allege that GM foods have negative long-term effect on human beings. Those opposed to GMOs have cited failure by researchers to prove safety and attributed the increment in chronic diseases to the ...

In the debate regarding Genetically Modified Foods, ethical concerns and scientific uncertainties have played different roles in the US and the European Union. While the regulatory and rule-making system in the US is centralized, the regulatory system in the EU is decentralized. However, rule enforcement among regulatory agencies of continental European states is more centralized. The European Union’s precautionary principle when it comes to avoiding technologies used in the production of genetically modified foods, particularly when the long-term consequences culture, health and the environment are unknown, is preferable. This traditional rule helps European Unions to exercise safety until ...

Several people in different parts of the world in both developed and developing countries go without or with little food every day. This is attributed to the fact that there exists not enough food to supply the needs of the people in these countries. As result of factors such as war, political feuds, poor economic prosperity and poor infrastructure, hunger and poverty are generally witnessed in such countries. Therefore their use of genetically modified food is seen as a source of relief to the starving population. It has to be understood that the use of Genetically Modified food may not ...

Question#1

The genetically modified foods are created to purpose the developing an upper hand to the consumer or producer of these products. Such significance can be a brand new product, which has better overall benefits and can be sold a cheaper price compared to its competitors. According to Tutelyan(2013), the initial objective for the food recombination was to promote crop production, for instance modifying a plant to be disease resistant or age slower. Statistic has it that 40% of world’s plant is lost annually to fungal diseases, spoilage, and insects. By genetically modifying crops to be less vulnerable to these factors, ...

The GMO Technology

The emerging Genetically Modified Organisms technology is actually a controversial subject that raises cultural and social questions along with the ethical and moral issues. A number of countries in Asia, Europe, and Latin America have restricted GMO technology whereas countries within the same region such as Spain, China, and India have accepted this technology. Genetically modified foods are also widespread in Canada and United States. In various parts of the earth, the role that GMO technology plays in the agriculture largely depends on how this technology is perceived culturally. The science- bolts and nuts of GM –is apparently crucial ...

A gene is a DNA code that contains some accurate information that determines a particular characteristic in a given crop. Genetic modification of crop plants refers to the process by which a DNA from a different plant or animal is introduced to another plant. The new gene introduced leads to a permanent change in the genetic makeup of the cell to which the new DNA is introduced (Freedman, 2009). According to Chrispeels, Sadava and Chris peels (2003), there are several steps through which genetic modification of crops is done. The gene is first isolated from the plant or an animal containing it. This process ...

Introduction

General mills Inc. is a leading breakfast cereal companies in the world with brands such as Chex, Cocoa, Puffs, Kix, Trix, total and Cheerios. In addition to these, it produces other food lines such as betty Crocker dessert mixes, gold medal flour, Yoplait yogurt, pop secret microwave popcorn and nature valley granola bars. The company markets its products in over 90 countries worldwide (Chassy, et al). The company began to expand internationally in 1989 and has formed partners with cereal partners such as Nestle SA, a Swiss based food product giant. In 1993, general mills experienced slowdown in the core business ...

In the contemporary society, there are various issues that tend to be very controversial yet essential for human existence. One of such issues is related to genetically modified organism (GMO) that is used in food production. GMOs are the organisms that were altered through genetic engineering for the improvement of their qualities and consequent different use in the human life. They are often used for food and industrial purposes. The aim of this paper is to explore the issue of genetically modified organisms from the contemporary perspective and outline their pros and cons. In this regard, attention is paid ...

Introduction

Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are plants and animals in which the genetic material has been artificially altered through technological means. Genetic modification is now so widespread in agriculture that most Americans consume GMO-derived food every day without even realizing it (Chrispeels, 2014). Genetically modified meats, fruits, and vegetables are made by extracting and splicing segments of DNA from different organisms together.

How GMOS are Created

The creation of GMOs requires three main components: the gene to be transferred, the organism that the gene will be transferred into, and the vector of transmission that will deliver the new gene to the host, or ...

6 Globalization and Business

Globalization is development which increases the internationalization of production and manufacturing, governing and financing processes. Globalization is a contentious concept with unending controversies among scholars, with some equating it with interdependence, others with liberalization; while others equate it with universalization, westernization and even imperialism. Similarly, it is equated to trans-nationalization, but the two differ in that the latter enhances national entities while globalization sometimes weakens national entities. This paper seeks to expound on concepts and complexities of globalization effects on political, economic and social –cultural ideologies. Globalization of markets and production greatly diminishes the efficiency ...