05.04.2014 - 05:29 [ Investor Place ]

GMO Salmon: Genetically Engineered Fish Fights for Place on Your Plate

Opponents of GMO foods — which have been altered genetically to be disease resistant, grow faster or reduce pollution — contend that not enough research has been done to determine any long-term risks to consumers or the environment. Environmental and anti-GMO consumer groups have successfully pressured major supermarket chains like Kroger (KR) and Safeway (SWY) to say they won’t sell GMO salmon even if it receives regulatory clearance