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Mothers for Natural Law Friends of the Earth Europe GMO Foods Survey, 7 March 2000 Friends of the Earth received replies from the following companies: Nestle: "In those countries where consumers are reluctant to accept the use of GM crops as a source for ingredients, Nestle products do not contain these ingredients, in as far as practically possible". Philip Morris [Kraft, Jacobs, Suchard]: "sourcing conventional, non-GM soya and maize based ingredients, including additives and flavours, controlled through a system of analysis...we also fully recognize and respect the fact that consumer acceptance of biotechnology is lower in Europe than in other parts of the world". Unilever: The "situation in Europe is changing...[Unilever's new] European sourcing policy has to take into account the GM sensitivities in certain markets...this will mean that [in the whole of Europe] hardly any GM ingredients will be used." Pepsi Cola: "Ingredients used in our products are not derived from genetically modified sources and no GMOs are used in our soft drink manufacturing process or in those of our ingredient suppliers in Europe...we will review and consider any new technologies and ingredients that have been approved by national and international health authorities, and accepted by consumers" Coca Cola: "... does not use any ingredients that are genetically modified" Diageo: Is made up of its drinks business (no information on GMO policy) and two food arms: Pillsbury - "None of our brands contain any ingredients derived from genetically modified crops which could fall within the labelling regulations in Europe. Recognising consumer concerns in Euorpe , we have been progressively removing ingredients and additives that could have been derived from GM crops, wherever it is technically feasible...for the last 18 months" and; Burger King -"in relation to the countries in Europe...Burger King has removed GM ingredients from its menu items". BK had no information on derivatives. Mars: "Products do not contain ingredients or additives from GM sources" Danone: "respecting consumer concerns was a priority for Danone therefore it has decided not to use such ingredients in its products sold in the EU." Danone told FoE that this was the same position for derivatives. Anheuser-Busch: "For all our beer brands that we either brew in the UK or import into the European market, we use no GM ingredients. This includes Budweiswer, Bud Light, Bud Ice (and) Michelob." Kirin Brewery: "think about our consumer's preference as a top priority. Kirin Beer does not contain GM crops." Heinz: "Where there is potential for GM material to be present, or where ingredients are derived from soya or maize, we source non-GM, identity preserved ingredients through carefully audited suppliers. In addition, independent testing is carried out. We continue to take every possible step to ensure that Heinz varieties remain free of ingredients derived from GM crops...we are also reviewing all ingredients in respect of GM-derived enzymes, and are already reviewing the use of GM animal feed" Asashi Breweries: Asashi Beer Europe Ltd is "GMO-free" Campbell Foods: "We respect the present concerns of consumers". Campbell's told FoEE that all its ingredients in Europe are from GMO-free crops. Derivatives would shortly follow. Bestfoods: told FoEE that there are no notifiable GMO ingredients (soya and maize)in their products, but said there was no company policy on sourcing derivatives. Wouldn't put this in writing. Seagram Spirits and Wines: Products in Europe "contain no GMOs or DNA" Kellogg's: "Kellogg is conscious of consumer preferences and does not use GM maize or soya ingredients or derivatives in its breakfast cereals sold in Europe...At present, our other grain-based morning foods such as Kellogg's Pop-tarts, Rice Krispies Squares and Nutri-Grain bars contain maize or soya derivatives produced from raw materials purchased on the world market...Kellogg is currently seeking non-GM sources for these ingredients and we hope to have completed this process by the end of the year." Associated British Foods [ABF]: "A survey of our manufacturing operations confirms that this [the process of ensuring that products contain neither GMO ingredients nor derivatives of GMO crops] is now completed" Cadbury Schweppes: Told Friends of the Earth that it is making every effort to ensure that all its ingredients and derivatives are from GMO-free crops. Friends of the Earth also contacted McDonald's Europe - Europe's largest restaurant outlet. It said that "McDonald's in Europe have asked suppliers to source non-GM ingredients, additives and processing aids".