Anheuser-Busch is threating a boycott of all rice grown in Missouri if the state allows a "biopharming" company to grow genetically modified rice containing human proteins. A-B (makers of Budweiser, Michelob, and countless other macrobrews) is concerned about contamination of the non-GMO rice it uses.
On the one hand, I applaud A-B long and loud for their rejection of GMO-influenced crops. On the other, I imagine a company like A-B would be very happy to use GMO crops if they controlled the process and it suited their needs. And -- most importantly in this discussion -- it sure would be nice if they would STOP brewing their beer with rice and corn in the first place!
Posted by jimj at April 12, 2005 08:24 PM | TrackBack