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We protested against GE maize in 1999 - 5 years later Bayer withdraws the crop from the UK. Enlarge Image

GM setback in UK

Following the controversial UK government approval of genetically engineered (GE) maize for commercial planting, the only company authorized to grow GE maize has withdrawn its application. It now appears unlikely the UK will see any commercialised GE crops before 2008.

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European consumers mobilise against GE

Ge campaigners and activists were out in force throughout Europe over the week end as the EU rules on labelling products with genetically engineered (GE) ingredients came into effect.

Derek Nicholls, (left) captain of Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior, was arrested when the ship anchored to prevent the departure of the MV Rhein carrying genetically engineered soya. Enlarge Image

Rainbow Warrior captain arrested

It took eight hours, a powerful tugboat and the specialist division of the water police to end the Rainbow Warrior's blockade of the The Rhein, a ship transporting Genetically Engineered (GE) soya in Port Kembla Harbour. Despite the arrest of the Warrior's captain, our campaign against GE soya didn't slow down.

Greenpeace activists today occupy the cranes of the "Winner" to prevent its cargo of GMO soya from Argentina, reaching Spain. In the foreground Hungarian activist Atilla Soos. Enlarge Image

Esperanza takes action in Spain

This morning our 'Gene Detectives' from the Esperanza intercepted and boarded the 'Winner' a ship carrying thousands of tons of GE soya where it is anchored just off Malaga in southern Spain.

A Greenpeace activist chains himself to the anchor chain of bulk carrier 'Global Wind', a ship carrying GM Soya from Argentina planning to "top-load" with GM-Free soya from the state of Parana, which has declared itself a GM-Free state. Enlarge Image

Greenpeace defends Brazil's right to remain GE free

Greenpeace activists from the Arctic Sunrise have prevented the entrance of the 'Global Wind' ship into the port of Paranagua, Brazil. The ship is carrying 30 000 tons of Genetically Engineered (GE) soya from Argentina.

GE camaigners target warehouses in Ravenna, Italy Enlarge Image

GE soya importers targeted in Italy

This morning 70 international Greenpeace activists uncovered thousands of tonnes of Genetically Engineered (GE) soya in warehouses in the Italian port of Ravenna. Recent samples taken from one of the warehouses have proven to be GE positive. Activists are currently preventing any GE soya from leaving the facility and are taking further samples.

Monsanto announced that it has suspended further development and open field trials of its genetically engineered, Roundup Ready wheat Enlarge Image

Victory: Monsanto drops GE Wheat

There's a reason to celebrate today: Monsanto has caved at last and given up on further development or open field trials of its genetically engineered "Roundup Ready" wheat. Monsanto won't admit it has bowed to overwhelming market rejection, but that's clearly behind their decision. It's a hard-won victory for every environmental group, every consumer, every cyberactivist who has said "no" to genetically engineered foods. The decision fits a pattern of industry retreat set last month by Bayer CropScience's decision to withdraw GE maize from the UK.

Greenpeace canoeist arrested by the Guadia di Finanza during an action to prevent the offloading of 40,000 tonnes of Argentian GE Soya from the bulk carrier Keoyang Majesty. Enlarge Image

Italian Job Ends

Our marathon action in Chioggia, Italy came to an end last night after three days of protest when Italian police intervened to end our blockade of the Panama-registered bulk carrier, Keoyang Majesty, which is carrying 40,000 thousands tons of Argentine Genetically Engineered (GE) Soya.

McDonalds backs down in New Zealand. Enlarge Image

McDonald's does the right thing

Greenpeace New Zealand announced the end of its public campaign against McDonald's following the fast food giant's statement that it will seek non-genetically-engineered feed for its chicken products.

McDonalds backs down in New Zealand. Enlarge Image

McDonald's New Zealand does the right thing

Greenpeace New Zealand announced the end of its public campaign against McDonald's following the fast food giant's statement that it will seek non-genetically-engineered feed for its chicken products.

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