WHAT IS THE NESTLÉ POLICY ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS (GMO)?
From its inception more than 130 years ago, Nestlé has built its business on successfully applying scientific breakthroughs and technological innovations while taking full responsibility for the quality and the safety of its products. Throughout these years Nestlé has been manufacturing and marketing products tailored to meet the diverse needs and preferences of consumers all over the world. This broad experience has provided Nestlé with thorough insight into and understanding of consumer demands, both in developing and developed countries. Clearly, consumers’ perceptions and opinions differ in the various regions of the world. Hence Nestlé has always strived to respect these differences and to take them into account in its activities. Gene technology in food production With this vast experience, Nestlé recognizes the potential gene technology has in the longer term to improve the quality, availability and nutritional value of food. Gene technology has the potential to increase food pr