Genetically Modified Foods

I always introduce the topic of genetically modified foods in my courses- it is a great topic for discussion about any area of study. Recently, we discussed this topic in a business course, and today there was an interesting story on it.

From the New York Times...

Germany announced plans on Tuesday to ban the only genetically modified strain of corn grown in the European Union, dealing a new blow to the American manufacturer, Monsanto, and raising the specter of trade tensions with the United States. The German agriculture minister, Ilse Aigner, said that the move was intended to protect the safety of consumers and the environment.  But she underlined that it would not represent a blanket ban on genetically modified crops.“My decision is not a political decision, it’s a decision based on the facts,” Ms. Aigner said.  “I have come to the conclusion that there is a justifiable reason to believe that genetically modified maize of the type MON 810 presents a danger to the environment.”