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In one of its first post-Brexit moves, England has launched a consultation on gene editing in a bid to unlock “substantial benefits” for the sector and the environment, but the move could put the country at odds with the EU on the matter.  The consultation, confirmed by the UK Environment Secretary George Eustice at the Oxford Farming Conference on Wednesday (7 January), will focus on preventing gene-editing (GE) organisms from being regulated in the same way as genetically modified (GM) crops, according to a statement released by the UK government. This could result in a significant div...

Veganism is more popular than ever in Europe with half a million people pledging to follow a plant-based diet this January. According to Veganuary’s official numbers, 500,000 individuals have signed up to the challenge - the highest number since its launch in 2014. Despite meat still being popular in Europe, veganism is solidifying its position. Research by food magazine Chef’s Pencil also showed that searches for vegan-related things increased with 47 per cent year-on-year in 2020. European countries and cities are hotspots for veganism.Chef's Pencil According to the study, the most pop...

Removing the barriers to GE crops after Brexit has been a long-term aim of Boris Johnson

Post-Brexit Britain seeks to ‘unlock substantial benefits’ of gene editing Food from gene edited animals and crops may soon be permitted in England. The UK’s Environment Secretary George Eustice announced the launch of a 10-week consultation on the future of gene editing at the Oxford Farming Conference. Both gene editing and genetic modification are banned by the EU. With the long Brexit process now concluded, Eustice said the consultation could ‘unlock substantial benefits to nature and the environment, helping farmers produce more resilient crops and ...