New identity-preserved standard aims to make sourcing, supplying non-GM simpler and cheaper
By just-food.com editorial team | 11 September 2001
Much of Britain's food industry is likely to find itself obliged by supermarket customers to conform to the new standard on non-GM food developed by the British Retail Consortium and the Food and Drink Federation. But greater certainty and hopes it will mean lower inspection costs and increased consumer confidence mean the new guidelines should be welcome, says Chris Lyddon.
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Much of Britain's food industry is likely to find itself obliged by supermarket customers to conform to the new standard on non-GM food developed by the British Retail Consortium and the Food and Drink Federation. But greater certainty and hopes it will mean lower inspection costs and increased consumer confidence mean the new guidelines should be welcome, says Chris Lyddon.
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