BASF Moves GM Plant Research From Europe To US

ananyo writes "The German chemical giant BASF is moving its transgenic plant operations from Europe to the U.S., it says, because of widespread opposition to the technology. The company on 16 January announced that it would move its plant science headquarters from Limburgerhof, Germany to Raleigh, North Carolina and no longer develop plants solely for cultivation in Europe. The division employs 157 people in Limburgerhof, plus another 63 at facilities elsewhere in Europe. BASF said it would relocate 123 of those jobs to the North Carolina facility. In statement, Stefan Marcinowski, a member of BASF's Board of Executive Directors, cited 'a lack of acceptance for this technology in many parts of Europe – from the majority of consumers, farmers and politicians.' The company instead plans to focus on plant biotechnology markets in the Americas and Asia."

Great !! 123 more jobs,

[unity100]

And freak food that is genetically modified in an unbridled fashion ! what more can one ask .........

Anti-Science Europeans Chase Business to America

[geoffrobinson]

You have to admit, you weren't expecting to read that headline.

This is forward thinking

[ozduo]

This is nothing new, for years business has been shifting manufacturing to impoverished countries to take advantage of cheap labour. They are just thinking ahead!

Re:Positive sign

[PopeRatzo]

How about a couple of citations?

OK.

1. Failure to use turn signal.
2. Speeding.
3. Driving while intoxicated.

That's three.