When Chipotle promised to provide only ingredients devoid of genetically modified organisms new promise to provide only ingredients devoid of genetically modified organisms is unprecedented for a major chain restaurant. The company has had the plan in place for some time now, taking its first step in 2013 by openly stating which ingredients on its menu contained genetically modified organisms. In a blog post last year, Chipotle co-CEO Steve Ells stated, “Genetically modified foods hold out promises that are at best untested, and at worst unrealistic.” this past year, it was an unprecedented move for a major chain restaurant. The company had the plan in place for some time, taking its first step in 2013 by openly stating which ingredients on its menu contained genetically modified organisms. In a blog post, Chipotle co-CEO Steve Ells stated, “Genetically modified foods hold out promises that are at best untested, and at worst unrealistic.”