Why are GM foods roduced? GM foods are developed-and marketed because there is soe perceived advantage either to the producer or consuer of these foods. This is eant to translate into a product with a lower price, greater benefit(in terms of durability or nutritional value) or both Increase crop protection through the introduction of resistance against plant diseases caused bi insects or viruses or through increased tolerance towards herbicides: 1) insect resistance 2) virus resistance 3)herbicide toleranceWhy are GM foods produced? GM foods are developed – and marketed – because there is some perceived advantage either to the producer or consumer of these foods. This is meant to translate into a product with a lower price, greater benefit (in terms of durability or nutritional value) or both. Increase crop protection through the introduction of resistance against plant diseases caused by insects or viruses or through increased tolerance towards herbicides: 1) insect resistance 2) virus resistance 3) herbicide tolerance