GMO Potato

GM potato now classified as high-risk by Non-GMO Project

The Non-GMO Project recently added J.R. Simplot’s genetically modified Innate White Russet potato to its list of high-risk foods. Being moved from Monitored-Risk to High-Risk occurs when the likelihood of GMO contamination in the conventional and non-GMO supply chain reaches a certain threshold—due to widespread commercial availability of the variety. Engineered through a method of […]

GMO potato developer replies to Simplot’s accusations

GMO potato firm Simplot accuses Dr. Rommens of making “defamatory” statements; Dr. Rommens says it’s up to the public and scientists to find out the truth