“Rejecting entreaties from consumers and activists, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says it has no objection to selling a new crop of genetically modified sweet corn created by biotech giant Monsanto.“
Good. Let products stand or fall on what consumers buy, not on campaigns run by big organic trying to frighten people into paying exorbitant prices for inferior produce and limit competition from improved low-cost produce.
“After closely looking at both sides of the debate and collaborating with a number of respected food safety experts, we see no scientifically validated safety reasons to implement restrictions on this product,” the company confirmed to the Tribune.
Environmental and health activists expressed surprise and disappointment at Wal-Mart’s decision. Earlier this year, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and General Mills said they would not carry or use the genetically modified sweet corn.
That’s fine by me. So long as they are told what it is that they are buying? But if they are not told, where does “choice” come into it? Gimme a break!!