title: A perspective from the food industry.
abstract: Biotechnology has the potential to meet the ever-increasing demand for enhanced food production. However, several factors besides scientific and agricultural advances can disrupt the progress of this field. This article reviews the interactions between political, regulatory, international, activist, consumer, and scientific entities. A discussion of the precautionary principle is included.
authors.affiliation: Keller and Heckman, 1001 G Street NW, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, USA.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mansour
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology; D019649:Food Industry; D005515:Food Labeling; D007881:Legislation, Food; D030821:Plants, Genetically Modified / Q000009:adverse effects; D011057:Politics