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17-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
GMOs Made With New Techniques Face Low Adoption Rates and Market Failure
New international report examines the efficacy of 'New GMOs' despite billions in investment in CRISPR and similar technology Brussels / Bellingham, Wash., June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As political pressure mounts to deregulate gene-edited crops, a new report by the European Non-GMO Industry Association (ENGA) and the Non-GMO Project reveals a stark reality: New GMO crops created with newer genetic engineering techniques, such as CRISPR, ODM, TALEN, ZFN and RNAi, are failing to find growers and markets. Despite billions of dollars in investment and widespread deregulation, only three new gene-edited GMOs are currently in cultivation, and none of them meaningfully advance climate or sustainability goals. The report indicates that 49 more crops are in development. The findings dismantle the narrative that New GMOs are essential to feeding a growing population or combating the climate crisis. In fact, the evidence suggests that their real-world impact remains negligible, and two early new crops have already been withdrawn from the market due to commercial failure. 'Despite the hype, the evidence from our report is overwhelming: New GMOs are only a promise and are far from a reality on the market,' said ENGA Secretary General, Heike Moldenhauer. 'Furthermore, despite widespread claims, not a single New GMO currently on the market delivers on sustainability promises, one of the main reasons their proponents are pushing to deregulate them.' The report reveals: Only three New GMO crops are being cultivated globally: two in the US and one in Japan. Many of the 49 crops in development have been cleared for market access, especially in the US, but are not actually grown. None of the New GMO crops in development meaningfully address climate resilience or biodiversity loss, with just two showing potential for drought or salt tolerance. At the same time, the Non-GMO Project points out that continued monitoring is critical. GMO crops continue to be developed for cultivation using older transgenic engineering techniques to produce new crops like herbicide-resistant wheat and pest-resistant sugar cane. Additionally, many new GMOs are being created using synthetic biology and precision fermentation to create lab-grown foods like 'animal-free dairy' and seedless seed oils. 'To be sure, old GMOs are still an overwhelming presence in the food supply web, especially here in the United States, and more are on the way,' said Hans Eisenbeis, Director of Mission and Messaging at the Non-GMO Project. 'However, efforts to launch the next generation of GMO plants using gene-editing technologies like CRISPR just aren't getting off the ground, despite increasingly permissive regulations, exaggerated sustainability claims, and billions of dollars in public and private investment.' The report highlights shifts in the development of New GMOs compared to their old counterparts. The application of old genetic engineering largely focused on five commodity crops: soy, corn, canola, sugar beets and cotton. These are used as animal feed, processed food ingredients, fuel or clothing. Today, the application of genetic engineering is far broader. With new technologies, companies are working on a variety of plants that are intended for direct human consumption, such as tomatoes and salad greens. The report also shows that developers of New GMOs have become more diverse. Whereas old GMOs were mainly produced and marketed by the four engineering giants Corteva, Bayer, BASF and Syngenta, many start-up companies are involved in the development of New GMOs, as are state institutes. The new report lays out the regulatory hotspots around the world. ENGA and the Non-GMO Project strongly recommend that companies in the food industry: Explicitly exclude New GMOs in their supplier requirements. Rely on independent certification systems that ensure products are free from New GMOs. New GMOs are frequently "non-testable" meaning there are no commercially-available tests, so vigilance from the non-GMO community is critical. New GMOs differ from traditional GMOs in that they may not rely on transgenic technologies or leave foreign DNA in the organism. In many countries, New GMOs face a simplified regulatory process and do not require safety testing. Find the full report 'New GMOs' here. ### Media Contacts:ENGA: Sarah Farndale, farnisarah@ +32 (0)490 390665Non-GMO Project : Alex Tursi, alex@ +1 802.777.6737 About the reportThe report's editors are: Hans Eisenbeis, The Non-GMO Project (USA), Eva Gelinsky, Researcher (CH) and Heike Moldenhauer, ENGA (BE). About ENGAThe European Non-GMO Industry Association (ENGA) is the voice of the Non-GMO food and feed sector at the EU level. ENGA, founded in 2020, secures and supports the expansion of non-GMO production and advocates for the strict regulation of old and New GMOs in order to keep untested and unlabelled GMOs from entering the EU food and feed chains. About The Non-GMO Project The Non-GMO Project is a mission-driven nonprofit organization based in the US. Since 2007, the Non-GMO Project Verified seal has remained North America's most trusted third-party verification for GMO avoidance. Through its Food Integrity Collective, Non-UPF Verified program, and Non-GMO Project Verified mark, the organization promotes transparency and health in food systems. Learn more at and CONTACT: Alex Tursi Non-GMO Project 802-777-6737 alex@ in to access your portfolio
India Today
31-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Karun Nair for No.3? Comeback star hits statement double hundred vs England Lions
India's Karun Nair was given a standing ovation at the St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury after he reached his double hundred while playing against England Lions on Saturday, May 31. Karun, on his return to the Indian Test team, gave a tremendous audition for the No.3 spot, completing his double century in 272 in the morning session of Day 2, in the 101st over of the match, Karun pulled pacer Eddie Jack for four, reaching the milestone. This also helped India cross the 450-run mark against England Lions, setting up a daunting total for them in the first tour game of the sense of calm prevailed inside Karun after reaching his double century. Neither did he let out a roar, nor did he jump up high in the sky. He simply stepped down the pitch, removed the helmet and kissed the Indian flag, probably thanking cricket for giving him a second everyone gets a second chance! But when you do make it count, like #KarunNair!The Indian batter roared back in style with an unbeaten 186 against ENG A which helped IND A finish at 409/3 at the end of Day 1!Watch Day 2 of Unofficial Test #ENGAvINDA | SAT, 31st Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 31, 2025 India A started off their day in style with both Karun and Dhruv Jurel looking in great touch. Jurel, who finished the Indian Premier League in tremendous form, played some beautiful straight drives to race to 94. The batter failed to convert his innings to a much-deserved century, edging the ball to the first slip in the 95th over of the game. advertisement The duo added 195 runs between them in just 234 balls, setting India up for a massive total in the first tour game. After the dismissal of Jurel, all-rounder Nitish Reddy came out to bat, but was not able to have a big impact on the game. After Nitish's dismissal, Shardul Thakur, one of India's heroes in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21, dished out some lusty blows against the Lions. He hit his shots with disdain, sending panic into the opposition's bowling on the other side, remained calm, unbothered by Shardul's belligerence as India had fun in the second half of the morning session on Day 2 of the unofficial Test Audition for No.3The batter has put himself in the forefront for the No.3 position in the England series. Nair's maturity and able to keep the team stable in the morning hours could turn out to be of huge asset to India, who would be looking for some experience in the top to the retirement of Virat Kohli, it is likely that Shubman Gill will push himself down to the No.4 position, which will leave the No.3 spot empty in the team. In case India open with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Test matches, Nair is likely to trump Sai Sudharsan for that Nair's Ranji Trophy 2025advertisementThe double hundred against England Lions was not an isolated incident. Karun Nair has raked up runs for Vidharbha coming into this seized the opportunity with Vidarbha in the tournament, hitting 863 runs in nine matches at an average of 54. That included four hundreds and two fifties. One of those centuries came in the final, against none other than Kerala, helping Vidarbha lift the title. In the 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy, Karun smashed 779 runs in eight innings, including five Watch
