Facts and Myths about GM Food—The Case of Poland

The importance of biotechnology for the global economy is growing, including developments in field genetically modified organisms (GMO), which have revolutionized cultivation several major food crops. Despite many benefits from introducing genetic modifications to crops, Polish society shows a strong distrust towards GMO-based food. negative attitude (GM) could be considered irrational. It not supported by adequate knowledge and based on fears, despite fact that there no scientific evidence threats GM products environment, health, or human life. Details these perceptions were revealed within surveys three groups respondents: consumers, students, farmers. Data been compared with answers same questions five experts academic institutions. A general observation analysis survey results past studies quoted literature review level understanding acceptance GMO technologies still low society, and, large extent, stereotypes rather than knowledge. They show broad support GMOs, does vary between respondents surveyed, but noticeably differs experts’ views. GMOs allies, also opponents who their own beliefs shaped largely unreliable information disseminated through Internet social media. Providing more reliable targeted can an important role changing polarized attitudes