On September 16, the European Commission approved of eleven GM corn varieties created by Syngenta. The permission was granted for corn use as food and fodder for ten years, but did not apply to its cultivation.
In July the European Commission allowed imports of three GM soybean lines (two – by Monsanto, and one – by Bayer).
Therefore, the recent events of the second half of 2016 suggest that Europe has started a campaign aimed at increase in GMO use. What it may be driven by?
Analysts believe the decision to expand the list of allowed varieties may be caused by reduction of grain production in the EU in 2016, and expected growth of corn imports. In such a manner, they may try to increase freedom of choice for European customers. (UkrAgroConsult/Business World Magazine)