Let's face it. Happily, that's exactly what is happening - except some activists and special interest groups are trying to stop this progress. Though controversial in some quarters, GM food has some major benefits. Biotechnology can fortify rice, wheat and corn with extra Vitamin A to end this suffering.
Biotechnology can also reduce allergens in foods.
One to three percent of older children and adults suffer from food allergies, as do five to eight percent of infants and toddlers. Biotechnology can reduce the amount of water needed to grow foods and reduce soil erosion caused by agriculture. Despite all this hubbub, the fact is that GM food products are widespread. Currently, all U.S. food improved by biotechnology must pass stringent FDA and U.S. Department of Agriculture safety tests, while the federal Environmental Protection Agency and state governments regulate other aspects of bioengineered agricultural products. Currently, the U.S. approval process for bioengineered foods is so stringent, it takes eight to ten years for a new product to be developed and approved.