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OFC21: Waitrose boss says customers may not want to buy gene-edited food

James Bailey, executive director at Waitrose, has said he suspects customers of the premium retailer will not want to buy gene-edited food.

Abi Kay
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OFC21: Waitrose boss says customers may not want to buy gene-edited food

James Bailey, executive director at Waitrose, has said he suspects customers of the premium retailer will not want to buy gene-edited food. Mr Bailey put genetically modified food and gene-edited produce...

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