When the whole population consumes GMOs as food, both pre-market risk assessment screens for potential untoward effects on health are essential and valuable as well as post market monitoring (PMM) which is vital for recognizing unexpected effects
There are about 153.000 apple farmers and approximately 2.361 SME apple juice processors within the EU. The EU apple juice manufacturers make generic products with limited branding and differentiation.
Barley production is a major European strength due to the climate and growing conditions included with a long experience of growing barley (8-9000 years) and 90% of barley consumed in Europe is grown here.