GMO foods last about the same amount of time as non-GMo foods.
Different people have different opinions of why there is GMO food. Some say it is needed to help feed the world. Others believe it is nothing more than a way for corporations to increase their profits. Still others believe there is a sinister agenda for there being GMO foods.
There is no evidence that currently used GMO food is any more helpful to people or the world than non-GMO food. In fact, there is anecdotal evidence that GMO crops widely grown in the United States are actually harmful to the environment, health, biodiversity, and organic farming.
There is no proof that organic food helps disease, but it is free of preservatives, additives, and pesticides. unless it was cross pollinated by a GMO crop during growth, which can happen, it is also GMO-free.
GMO corn and soy are no more productive than non-GMO corn and soy.
There is no evidence that suggests GMO foods have increased yields or cost less.
The effects of GMO food is not yet known. Though some say there are no harmful effects, others question that and claim there is anecdotal evidence that GMO foods are harmful to health.
Most people who don't want GMO food are not convinced it is totally safe for human consumption.
GMO ingredients are any foods or food ingredients that have been genetically modified in a lab.
At this point in time, it appears they do, although they of course don't advertise that they do.
Yes, 70% or more of the processed foods sold in the United States contain GMO ingredients.
The number of people who do not want GMO food is not known. What is known is that a large percentage of people want GMO foods in the United States to be labeled like they are in England. They want to be able to make an informed choice about the food they eat, and many do not want to eat GMO foods at all, but labeling GMO foods has come against opposition from biotech and food companies.