Corporate Giant Nestl Makes Contradictions Concerning GMOsLisa Garber Nestl Supports Sustainability (Or Not) Nestl has been caught contradicting itself, however. While one of its hands pushes against GMO-labeling, the otherthe Swiss oneis championing sustainable agriculture. Hans Jhr, Nestls corporate head of sustainable agriculture, proclaims that GM isnt the solution to world hunger. There are a lot of new breeding technologies today that dont use GM food. You can do a lot of things without GM. GM per se is not a golden bullet, but may be an interesting tool in the box. While Jhr may have the right idea, Nestl USA isnt cooperating. We have a very simple way of looking at GM: listen to what the consumer wants. If they dont want it in products, you dont put it in them. The problem with that very simple way of looking at GM is that North American consumers dont want GMOs in their food. Back in March, the Food and Drug Administration deleted 1 million signatures on the Just Label It Campaign calling for GMO labeling. In one survey, The Hills Mark Mellman found that voters express almost unanimous support for mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods. Other surveys and polls have revealed at least 89 percent support for labeling. Of course there is no question Nestl is not in favor of GMO labeling. Americans and Canadians arent asking corporations to put GMOs in their food. More likely, many citizens are simply uninformedand the likes of Nestl USA would keep it that way, no matter that Switzerland and dozens of countries and regions have notable restrictions and even bans on GMOs. California will vote on Prop 37 on November 6th and, with luck, pitch the remaining dominoes to fall in favor of healthier, more sustainable food and practices. Additional Sources: Explore More: 