b'A look at seed industry developments around the globe.Chile approves first gene- STATUS CHILE white wheat addressesthousands of food and feed edited wheat. EuroseedsChilean startup Neocroplow fiber intake in Chile andoperators, the group stresses Technologies, with CampexArgentina by using precisionthat an efficient EFSA is calls for Faster EFSABaer and Argentinas Buckgene editing without foreigncritical to maintaining the EUs reforms to boost EUSemillas, has developed aDNA. After lab validation, aglobal competitiveness.gene-edited wheat varietyprovisional patent in 2024,The letter, published amid competitiveness.containing five to 10 timesand upcoming field trials, thethe European Commissions more dietary fiber thancompany is engaging regula- ongoing EFSA Performance conventional flour wheat tors in Argentina and plansEvaluation, identifies chal-without changing its flavor,expansion to Brazil and thelenges including excessive texture, or quality. U.S., positioning Chile as aadministrative burdens, long On July 25, 2025, Chilesbiotech leader. assessment timelines, and Agricultural and Livestocklimited expert engagement, Service (SAG) confirmedwhich hinder innovation and these CRISPR-edited wheatSTATUS EUROPE investment in the EU market. lines are not classified asEuroseeds and a coalition ofWhile acknowledging EFSAs GMOs, allowing field cultiva- major agri-food stakehold- recent progress in transpar-tion without extra regulations.ers have issued an openency and stakeholder involve-This marks the first gene- letter urging swift improve- ment, the coalition calls for edited wheat in the Americasments to the European Foodfurther reforms.SWto gain such approval. Safety Authoritys (EFSA) Neocrops high-fiberperformance. Representing 52/ SEEDWORLD.COMOCTOBER 2025'