Stores responded by refusing to carry them. Two British food companies have even dropped G-M ingredients from their products. Nestl U.K and Unilever U.K made the announcement this spring. The North American arms of these companies haven't followed suit. Some call it the Atlantic divide.
Supporters argue North America's approach is more progressive, skeptics argue it's less safe.
Whatever the case, the Atlantic divide can be boiled down to two things. And while the Atlantic may divide the approach to G-M foods, it doesn't stop the two sides from butting heads. It could mean problems selling any food that falls under the G-M label. Canadian farmers charge the fuss over G-M foods is merely a convenient trade barrier. And make no mistake about it, there's big money in food.