Press releases

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GM on the shelves in Marks & Spencer

Comment (10 Nov 2014)

Commenting on the news that Marks & Spencer is stocking six products containing GM ingredients, GM Freeze Director Liz O’Neill said: We have already seen American sweet treats containing GM ingredients sneaking into Tesco and other retailers, but however trendy …
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Social factors, justice and ethics are valid considerations

Comment (30 Oct 2014)

Commenting on an open letter from plant scientists backing GM, GM Freeze Director Liz O’Neill said: Those working with GM regularly complain that crop approvals are ‘blocked by politics’ but social factors, justice and ethics are perfectly valid considerations in …
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EU Council Vote Pushes GM Crop Decision to Parliament

Immediate release (12 Jun 2014)

Campaign group GM Freeze expressed disappointment today as the European Union Environment Council voted “Yes” on a controversial proposal that could see GM crops planted in UK fields as early as next year. The UK Government strongly favours GM technology, …
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Contamination Matters: Why GM crops can’t be managed at a national level

Immediate release (5 Jun 2014)

Campaign group GM Freeze launched a briefing today that highlights the risk of cross-border contamination between GM and non-GM food crops. Contamination Matters – Why GM can’t be managed at a national level is published in advance of a critical …
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UK set to support flawed, dangerous GM ban proposal

Comment (28 May 2014)

Commenting on the confirmation that the Council will vote on so-called national GM opt-outs on 12 June GM Freeze Director Liz O’Neill said: This proposal is all about getting more GM crops into the ground more quickly, and if it …
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UK GM Camelina trial given consent

Comment (16 Apr 2014)

Commenting on the announcement that Defra has granted consent for Rothamsted Research to plant an open-air trial of GM Camelina sativa, modified to produce omega 3 fatty acids, GM Freeze Director Liz O’Neill said: GM Freeze opposed this trial and …
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GM Honey Needs a GM Label – UK MEPs must not hide info from consumers

Immediate release (10 Apr 2014)

GM Freeze today urged MEPs to let consumers know what they are feeding their families by voting next week to ensure that GM pollen appears on the label when it’s in our honey. A European Parliament vote scheduled for Wednesday, …
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Groups Object to New UK GM Trial Plan

Immediate release (26 Mar 2014)

GM Freeze is leading a coalition of organisations in outlining the scientific and other reasons why the UK Government should say “No” to growing genetically modified (GM) Camelina in Hertfordshire as early as next month. [1] Rothamsted Research, a publicly-funded …
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Environment Groups Condemn UK Government GM Crop Plan for England Paterson’s plans to plant Roundup Ready GM crops in England condemned

Immediate release (10 Mar 2014)

Environment groups today wrote to the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister to condemn Environment Secretary Owen Paterson’s support for growing GM crops in Britain. [1] Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, GeneWatch UK, GM Freeze and the Soil Association expressed …
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New Chief for GM Freeze Greater Manchester based communications specialist heads up national campaign group

Immediate release (5 Mar 2014)

GM Freeze, the UK’s coalition of organisations and individuals concerned about genetically modified (GM) food, crops and patents, has appointed Liz O’Neill as its new Director. Liz was Head of Communications at the Vegetarian Society, one of the few national …
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EU Parliament: Clear “No” to new GM Maize – UK MEPs out of step

Immediate release (17 Jan 2014)

GM Freeze welcomed yesterday’s rejection by the European Parliament of a second GM maize crop in EU fields. [1] The resolution, from the Environment Committee, instructed the Council of Ministers to oppose commercialisation of the controversial GM maize Pioneer1507 on …
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UK MEPs Vote to Hide GM Pollen in Honey

Immediate release (14 Jan 2014)

GM Freeze today said it was surprised and disappointed by the number of UK MEPs who voted on 15 January to keep GM pollen in honey hidden from consumers. [1] The report adopted, brought from the Environment Committee by UK …
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MEPs Must Uphold the Rule of Law on GM Honey

Immediate release (14 Jan 2014)

GM Freeze is urging MEPs to uphold the rule of law in a crucial Parliamentary vote tomorrow on GM pollen in honey. MEPs will vote on a motion passed by the Environment Committee that insists GM pollen be considered an …
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