scholarly journals Genetically modified foods, trade, and developing countries

2004 ◽  
pp. 429-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chantal Pohl Nielsen ◽  
Karen Thierfelder ◽  
Sherman Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Genetically Modified Foods

scholarly journals Consumer preferences of genetically modified foods of vegetal and animal origin in Chile

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berta Schnettler ◽  
Horacio Miranda ◽  
José Sepúlveda ◽  
Marianela Denegri
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Conjoint Analysis ◽  
Genetic Manipulation ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Animal Origin ◽  
Genetically Modified Foods ◽  
Store Brand ◽  
Tomato Sauce ◽  
Gm Foods

Given the debate generated by Genetically Modified (GM) foods in developed and developing countries, the aim was to evaluate the importance of determining factors in the preference of consumers in Temuco and Talca in central-southern Chile for GM foods using conjoint analysis and to determine the existence of different market segments using a survey of 800 people. Using conjoint analysis, it was established that, in general, genetic modification was a more important factor than either brand or price in the consumer's decision to purchase either food. Cluster analysis identified three segments: the largest (51.4%) assigned greatest importance to brand and preferred genetically modified milk and tomato sauce; the second group (41.0%) gave greatest importance to the existence of genetic manipulation and preferred non-genetically modified foods; the smallest segment (7.6%) mainly valued price and preferred milk and tomato sauce with no genetic manipulation. The three segments rejected the store brand and preferred to pay less for both foods. The results are discussed based on studies conducted in developed and developing countries.

scholarly journals 7students’ Awareness and Perception About Genetically Modified Food

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11S) ◽  
pp. 703-706
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Genetic Alterations ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Genetically Modified Food ◽  
Indigenous Species ◽  
Genetically Modified Foods ◽  
Gm Food ◽  
Gm Foods

Genetic engineering and Biotechnology are the promising discipline of study in the global market. Genetic alterations are carried in indigenous species with increased sophisticated strategies and techniques to yield hybrid varieties. In Food biotechnology, Genetically Modified Foods have become new, revolutionary and emerging concepts to fulfil the food crisis encountered by developing countries such as India. Genetically Modified foods are produced from the native species by genetically modifying the genes and the modifications are created in accordance to the requirement of the end users. Different indigenous ancient species have been merged to produce new hybrid varieties that are healthy and offers many benefits. Many GM food products are accessible in the markets like grain hemp, honey, tomato, sweet potato, sweet corn, meat, essential oils etc. Developed countries possess a wide understanding about GM foods, its labelling and traceability. However in Developing countries like India, the individuals are unaware about GM foods and they ingest the food without knowing that it is genetically altered. Since awareness about GM foods are less amongst the population, Government need to take necessary measures to analyse about impacts caused by GM foods on human population and implement legislations in order to label the GM food items. As students are definitely the asset and the back bone in developing country they must be conscious of what they consume. The current study is in order to know about students’ awareness on genetically modified food products and their perception towards GM foods. The Sample involves 163 college students of arts and science in and around Chennai metropolis.

scholarly journals GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS IN NIGERIA: A long-lasting solution to hunger?

2007 ◽  
Vol 29 (67) ◽  
Author(s):  
Subulade A. Olaniyan ◽  
Adekunle A. Bakare ◽  
Olajumoke A. Morenikeji
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
The United States ◽  
Gm Crops ◽  
United States Government ◽  
Genetically Modified Food ◽  
Genetically Modified Foods ◽  
The World

The application of biotechnology in the genetic modification of plants in food production has ledto the appearance of genetically modified foods (GMFs) in the marketplace. From inception, thesubject of GMFs food has been controversial. The use of biotechnology to enhance nutritionalvalue has raised a number of fundamental questions about genetically modified foods or plants allover the world. In spite of these controversies, GMF has been presented as the ultimate weaponagainst hunger in Africa, and other developing countries. While the world debates on whether ornot to endorse genetically modified food in most of Western Europe and give it the acceptance italready enjoys in the United States, we are totally oblivious of the fact that genetically modifiedfood has crept into Nigeria. Nigeria has been a recipient of food aid from countries like theUnited States, that are renowned for producing genetically modified foods. In 2004, Nigeria signeda Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States government agreeing to supportGM crops. Are GMFs really a good substitute for the natural and traditional foods? Are thebenefits of GM crops as strong as claimed by pro-biotech interests? If GM crops are safe,economically profitable, and environmentally friendly, why then has there been so much opposition,concern and controversy in recent years? If the scenario is so good, if so many millions of farmersand consumers are benefiting, if the increase in GM crops is so impressive, and if poverty,malnutrition and hunger have been alleviated in developing countries, why then have somegovernments imposed bans and why are consumers opposing those products in many places aroundthe world? Is there any substance in these arguments against GMFs? This paper discusses theseissues using Nigeria as a case study. We concluded that GMFs may not be the ultimate solution tohunger and poverty in a developing country like Nigeria.

scholarly journals Consumer Acceptance of Gene-Edited versus Genetically Modified Foods in Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3805
Author(s):  
Eunae Son ◽  
Song Soo Lim
Keyword(s):  
Gene Editing ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Consumer Acceptance ◽  
Genetically Modified Foods ◽  
Breeding Methods ◽  
Novel Foods ◽  
Novel Technology ◽  
Potential Market

Food made with gene-editing has received considerable attention in recent years because it is claimed to be a little different from traditional genetically modified breeding methods concerning safety. However, consumer acceptance of these novel foods and their potential market uptake remains to be answered. This study aims to assess differences in the acceptance of gene-edited and genetically modified foods in Korea. The choice-based conjoint analysis is adopted to estimate part-worth functions for the soybean oil attributes with 200 surveyed samples. The estimated part-worth values reveal how much each attribute affects consumers’ decision-making. Estimated results suggest that consumers tend to accept gene-editing more than genetically modified foods. The acceptance of novel technology is shown to correspond closely to the degree of consumers’ scientific knowledge, highlighting the importance of revealing relevant information regarding the technology. Results also show that country of origin is a significant food-specific attitudinal factor in shaping consumer preferences.

scholarly journals Will genetically modified foods be allergenic?

2001 ◽  
Vol 107 (5) ◽  
pp. 765-771 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve L. Taylor ◽  
Susan L. Hefle
Keyword(s):  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Genetically Modified Foods
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