General Mills said it will no longer use genetically modified organisms to make its signature breakfast cereal, Cheerios, because of consumer demands.
The company made the announcement in a blog post Thursday saying it would no longer source genetically modified corn and sugar to make the breakfast cereal rings. It said whole grain oats, the chief ingredient, was never available in genetically modified varietals.
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Source: LA Times
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