An article in The Economist makes a case for Europe to get up to speed and embrace GMOs. In the 12 years that genetically modified organisms have been commercially available, both profits and areas under cultivation have grown. What the article doesn't fully address are the reasons that Europeans have pretty much refused to jump on the bandwagon. It sums up: "If future products offer things consumers want, such as healthier food, and address problems that European regulators are worried about, such as obesity and climate change, then GMOs may yet have their day in Europe."