Monsanto to drop requests for GM approvals in EU

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Series Details 18.07.13
Publication Date 18/07/2013
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Monsanto reported on the 17 July 2013 that it would withdraw all pending approval requests to grow new types of genetically modified crops in the European Union, due to the lack of commercial prospects for cultivation there.

Instead, the company would focus on growing its conventional seeds business in Europe, as well as securing EU approvals to import its genetically modified crop varieties widely grown in the United States and South America.
Source Link http://www.euractiv.com/cap/monsanto-drop-requests-gm-approv-news-529365
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BBC News, 02.02.13: Hot potatoes! BASF drops GM spud plans in EU http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21294487
Deutsche Welle, 18.07.13: Monsanto to drop all requests for new GM crops in EU http://dw.de/p/19A5D
France24, 18.07.13: Monsanto drops request to grow GM crops in EU http://www.france24.com/en/20130718-monsanto-drops-request-grow-gm-crops-european-union
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