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The December 2015 edition of the Food Demand Survey (FooDS) is now out. . .
[One] set of questions were added to investigate issues related to consumer aversion/acceptance of GMOs and perceptions of corporate involvement and control. . .We first asked, “How much would you support or oppose a genetically engineered food or crop (aka “GMOs”) created by the following organizations?” 
GMOs from a chemical company, Monsanto, and a pharmaceutical company were the were least supported. GMOs from a non-profit scientific organization, a university, and the USDA were most supported.
Finally, the last question asked, “Of all the possible benefits that arise from the genetically engineered (or “GMO”) food and crops currently being produced, what percent of the benefits do you believe go to the following entities?”. . . .
Who consumers think benefits from GMOs appears to have some relationship with concerns and acceptance of GMOs. . . The larger the perceived benefits to consumers and farmers, the lower the perceived concern about eating GMOs.
. . . People who think universities and consumers benefit more from GMOs are more likely to support GMOs. By contrast, people who think seed, chemical, and farm input suppliers and governments benefit more are less likely to support GMOs.
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