Genetically modified (GM) foods have different trends around the world. Some countries will have a high level of production for GM foods while most of the product is exported. Others are highly unfavourable in terms of public opinion, which means that GM crops are rarely sold locally and may not even be grown locally as well.
In Asia, production and opinions vary from one country to another with regards to any health effects or benefits of GM foods. While some areas have experienced rapid growth of the GM market over the last decade, others still have yet to embrace GM foods.
GM Foods In The Philippines
In the Philippines, the government has supported the commercial production of GM corn although nearby countries do not share this enthusiasm. The goal is to cope with the challenging, fluctuating climate that can leave crops faring poorly for both yield and quality each year. The technology is still in progress and the government has subsidised the production of this type of GM crop