Markets for non Genetically Modified Identity Preserved crops and derived products

The Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) is currently undertaking research activities in order to describe the current situation and functioning of the markets for non Genetically Modified Identity Preserved crops and derived products. For this purpose, JRC-IPTS organized an International Workshop on "Markets for non-GM Identity Preserved crops and derived products" in Seville on 21&22 June 2012. This workshop brought together key stakeholders in the supply chain, as well as leading scientists and experts active in the field of non-GM IP markets. This JRC Scientific and Policy Report provides the proceedings of the June 2012 workshop, that covered the following topics: Session 1: Situation and availability of non-GM Identity Preserved crops on world markets Session 2: Non-GM IP crops for the EU feed and livestock sector Session 3: EU demand for food products from non-GM IP crops and derived ingredients Session 4: Case studies of the use of non-GM IP crops or derived product for animal or biofuel production