POLICY ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD

Issued: 31st March 1999
Amended: 8th February 2001
Reviewed: March 2003

Summary

All food products supplied by Wellfoods Limited are free from Genetically Modified Ingredients.

Background

We oppose genetic modification as a basic principle.

Soya

Reports in the media suggest that all soya may be contaminated with GMO soya and that consumers may, inadvertently, be served with it. Some retailers have taken the precaution of removing all soya from their products.

We have secured a reliable source of GMO free soya. The supply chain is traced back to the field where the soya is grown and right through to the harvesting, transporting, shipping, and milling stages. Care is taken to ensure that there is no possibility of contamination at each stage, including from airborne pollens from fields nearby.

The health benefits and quality benefits of soya are well known. Studies have shown that soya can help prevent cancer and heart disease. The isoflavones, naturally present in soya can help menopausal problems for women. There and other nutritional benefits would be lost if soya were removed from the diet.

General

All suppliers of our ingredients are checked out reputable suppliers. We have written assurances concerning every ingredient used. This includes the vegetable oil used to dress raisins, emulsifiers, margarine etc.

We shall continue to operate this policy until further notice.