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Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are unnatural, novel organisms created and patented by giant corporations. Since the 1990s, GMOs have entered the food supply without undergoing independent, long-term safety testing.

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New GMO Alert: Biotechnology Sustainability Solutions for Whom?
November 21, 2024
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Corn crop field
The GMO High-Risk List: Corn
November 13, 2024
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Monarch Butterfly out in the wild
The Non-GMO Project Standard Revision Process
November 4, 2024
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Two golden apples lie on a white plate. One of the apples is whole, the other is cut in half. The inside of the cut apples appears white, juicy and crisp. Seeds from the sliced apple are visible.
The GMO High-Risk List: Apples
October 31, 2024
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Non-GMO Snacks | Kate’s Real Food Non-GMO Project Verified Granola Bars
October 24, 2024
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Non-GMO Project Mark and USDA Organic seal placed side by side on the bottom of a dried fruit product packaging
What's the Difference Between Non-GMO and Organic?
October 17, 2024
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Mustard plants, close up. freshly harvested mustard greens in garden.
New GMO Alert: They’re Back! The Return of GMO Mustard Greens!
October 17, 2024
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Giveaway: Non-GMO Month
October 7, 2024
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White man walking through a green agriculture field
6 Benefits of Going Non-GMO
October 4, 2024
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Corn crop field
The GMO High-Risk List: Corn
November 13, 2024
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Two golden apples lie on a white plate. One of the apples is whole, the other is cut in half. The inside of the cut apples appears white, juicy and crisp. Seeds from the sliced apple are visible.
The GMO High-Risk List: Apples
October 31, 2024
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Non-GMO Project Mark and USDA Organic seal placed side by side on the bottom of a dried fruit product packaging
What's the Difference Between Non-GMO and Organic?
October 17, 2024
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New GMO Alert: Navigating GMOs in the Produce Section
September 27, 2024
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Everything You Need To Know about GMOs in Plant-Based Foods
September 25, 2024
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Closeup of vegetable produce aisle
Pocket Guide to GMOs in Produce
September 9, 2024
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Small kids on a table eating school lunch
This School Year, Go Non-GMO for Lunch
September 6, 2024
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Cheesemaker, showing freshly made mozzarella.
New GMO Alert: Could Your Next Pizza Feature Synbio Mozzarella?
August 27, 2024
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New GMOs in Virtually Every Grocery Aisle
August 15, 2024
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Man, hands and tablet in science laboratory for chemistry development, research and medical software for investigation. Closeup of scientist, digital analysis and test for biotechnology report online.
New GMO Alert: Biotechnology Sustainability Solutions for Whom?
November 21, 2024
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Two golden apples lie on a white plate. One of the apples is whole, the other is cut in half. The inside of the cut apples appears white, juicy and crisp. Seeds from the sliced apple are visible.
The GMO High-Risk List: Apples
October 31, 2024
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Non-GMO Project Mark and USDA Organic seal placed side by side on the bottom of a dried fruit product packaging
What's the Difference Between Non-GMO and Organic?
October 17, 2024
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New GMO Alert: Navigating GMOs in the Produce Section
September 27, 2024
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Everything You Need To Know about GMOs in Plant-Based Foods
September 25, 2024
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Cheesemaker, showing freshly made mozzarella.
New GMO Alert: Could Your Next Pizza Feature Synbio Mozzarella?
August 27, 2024
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New GMOs in Virtually Every Grocery Aisle
August 15, 2024
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gmo potatoes
The GMO High-Risk List: Potatoes
August 8, 2024
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Papaya cut open in two halves
The GMO High-Risk List: Papaya
July 23, 2024
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Corn crop field
The GMO High-Risk List: Corn
November 13, 2024
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Two golden apples lie on a white plate. One of the apples is whole, the other is cut in half. The inside of the cut apples appears white, juicy and crisp. Seeds from the sliced apple are visible.
The GMO High-Risk List: Apples
October 31, 2024
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Small kids on a table eating school lunch
This School Year, Go Non-GMO for Lunch
September 6, 2024
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gmo potatoes
The GMO High-Risk List: Potatoes
August 8, 2024
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Papaya cut open in two halves
The GMO High-Risk List: Papaya
July 23, 2024
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How Surveillance Keeps the Butterfly Flying High
March 21, 2024
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colorful dried corn bunch for harvest decoration
Mexico Moves to Protect Its Cultural Heritage from GMO Corn
February 2, 2024
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Non-GMO Project Verified Non-GMO Canola
The GMO High-Risk List: Canola
January 16, 2024
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Cotton plant
The GMO High-Risk List: Cotton
December 14, 2023
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White man walking through a green agriculture field
6 Benefits of Going Non-GMO
October 4, 2024
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Everything You Need To Know about GMOs in Plant-Based Foods
September 25, 2024
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Group of four friends cooking together in the kitchen
What Do You Need to Know About GMOs?
May 2, 2024
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Rows of brown envelopes are lying on the soil. The envelopes are open, with a variety of different types of seeds spilling out onto the Earth.
In Celebration of Seed
April 18, 2024
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Small white caucasian girl holding aleppo soap bar
Laurel Oil Benefits Your Skin and the Planet
April 1, 2024
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Cotton plant
The GMO High-Risk List: Cotton
December 14, 2023
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Woven baskets and wooden bowls containing dark red beans and corn kernels, with cobs of yellow, gold, dark red and blue-black corn in the background.
How Native American Food Systems Shaped Land and People
November 22, 2023
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Growing Soybean field
A Soy Story: Meet Plant-Based Cuisine's Star Ingredient
September 18, 2023
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plant-based fishsticks on a wodden bamboo plate with herbs sprinkled on top and lemon wedges on the side
Plant-Based Offers Fresh Ways To Love Seafood
September 11, 2023
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Monach Butterfly sitting on index finger
Press Release: From Grassroots to Global: Non-GMO Project's October Initiative Highlights 17 Years of Progress
October 1, 2024
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Heray Spice Product Photography
Press Release: Heray Spice Uplifts Food Integrity Commitment with the Non-GMO Project
September 25, 2024
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A Monarch Butterfly flies about the brightly colored flowers in my garden.
Press Release: Levelle Nutrition Is Recipient of Non-GMO Project’s Equity Transfer
July 16, 2024
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Tina’s Vodka Is Now Non-GMO Project Verified!
June 11, 2024
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A man with a sustainable fabric bag brimming with veggies navigates the farmers market.
Sow, Grow, Nourish: White Paper Connects Regenerative Agriculture With Nutrient Density
March 11, 2024
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Multiple hands waving the European Union flags
Deregulation Compromises Food Transparency
January 30, 2024
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Who Is the Natural Shopper in 2024?
January 24, 2024
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Monarch Butterfly Non-GMO Project
Lowy’s Traditional Aleppo Soap Is Now Non-GMO Project Verified!
January 22, 2024
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petri dish
A New GMO Glossary of Terms
January 12, 2024
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Giveaway: Non-GMO Month
October 7, 2024
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Female shopper reading the label of a food product in a grocery store
What's the Difference Between Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified?
July 7, 2024
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Group of four friends cooking together in the kitchen
What Do You Need to Know About GMOs?
May 2, 2024
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Two men and one woman in an office room having a discussion
How Surveillance Keeps the Butterfly Flying High
March 21, 2024
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Front view of Anaheim Convention Center with palm trees on both sides
Join Us at Expo West!
February 26, 2024
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Different flavors of chocolates by the Seattle Chocolate Company
Seattle Chocolates Does the Right Thing
January 29, 2024
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young African American woman in a grocery store sliding open the freezer door
Who Is the Natural Shopper in 2024?
January 24, 2024
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Press Release: "Think Big, Shop Little Labels" Campaign Launches in January 2024, Empowering Shoppers to Choose Sustainable Products
January 5, 2024
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Bollygood's Indian-inspired sparkling lemonade and limeade
Bollygood Brings East Indian Refreshment to Your Glass
January 2, 2024
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White man walking through a green agriculture field
6 Benefits of Going Non-GMO
October 4, 2024
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Everything You Need To Know about GMOs in Plant-Based Foods
September 25, 2024
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Small white caucasian girl holding aleppo soap bar
Laurel Oil Benefits Your Skin and the Planet
April 1, 2024
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La Morenita Foods corn tortilla chips
Embracing Tradition, Crafting Flavor: Morenita’s Non-GMO Journey and Chilaquiles Recipe
February 8, 2024
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Woven baskets and wooden bowls containing dark red beans and corn kernels, with cobs of yellow, gold, dark red and blue-black corn in the background.
How Native American Food Systems Shaped Land and People
November 22, 2023
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I eat my greens nourishing packet of soups
Sustainable Farming Practices To Nourish Our Planet, One Vegetable at a Time
July 27, 2023
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Do We Need GMOs to Feed the World
Do We Need GMOs to Feed the World?
July 26, 2023
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White potatoes laying on the ground pulled out from the soil
"Wild Relatives" Hold More Solutions Than GMOs
April 27, 2023
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5 Women-Led Companies That Walk the Talk
March 9, 2023
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Flat lay composition with protein bars on grey background
Non-GMO Snacks | Kate’s Real Food Non-GMO Project Verified Granola Bars
October 24, 2024
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Heray Spice Product Photography
Press Release: Heray Spice Uplifts Food Integrity Commitment with the Non-GMO Project
September 25, 2024
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Levelle Nutrition
How Sports Nutrition Fails Female Athletes (And How We’re Changing That)
September 13, 2024
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A Monarch Butterfly flies about the brightly colored flowers in my garden.
Press Release: Levelle Nutrition Is Recipient of Non-GMO Project’s Equity Transfer
July 16, 2024
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Tina’s Vodka Is Now Non-GMO Project Verified!
June 11, 2024
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Small white caucasian girl holding aleppo soap bar
Laurel Oil Benefits Your Skin and the Planet
April 1, 2024
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Feeding a treat to dog
Pet Spotlight: Why Your Best Friend Deserves Non-GMO
March 18, 2024
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La Morenita Foods corn tortilla chips
Embracing Tradition, Crafting Flavor: Morenita’s Non-GMO Journey and Chilaquiles Recipe
February 8, 2024
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Different flavors of chocolates by the Seattle Chocolate Company
Seattle Chocolates Does the Right Thing
January 29, 2024
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1 2 3 … 6
Giveaway: Non-GMO Month
October 7, 2024
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White man walking through a green agriculture field
6 Benefits of Going Non-GMO
October 4, 2024
Read
Everything You Need To Know about GMOs in Plant-Based Foods
September 25, 2024
Read
Small kids on a table eating school lunch
This School Year, Go Non-GMO for Lunch
September 6, 2024
Read
Rows of brown envelopes are lying on the soil. The envelopes are open, with a variety of different types of seeds spilling out onto the Earth.
In Celebration of Seed
April 18, 2024
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Small white caucasian girl holding aleppo soap bar
Laurel Oil Benefits Your Skin and the Planet
April 1, 2024
Read
Feeding a treat to dog
Pet Spotlight: Why Your Best Friend Deserves Non-GMO
March 18, 2024
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Two people of color hands palm facing up holding seeds before it gets planted
The Seed You Need: A Gardening Glossary
February 22, 2024
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La Morenita Foods corn tortilla chips
Embracing Tradition, Crafting Flavor: Morenita’s Non-GMO Journey and Chilaquiles Recipe
February 8, 2024
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1 2 3 … 5
A man with a sustainable fabric bag brimming with veggies navigates the farmers market.
Data Drop: The Greenest Generations Choose Non-GMO
July 30, 2024
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Pile of great variety of fresh organic vegetables.
Data Drop: A Fresh Take On Produce
June 26, 2024
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Various dairy products like milk and cheese and yogurt
Data Drop: Dairy Takes Flight With the Butterfly
May 30, 2024
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Young woman shopping for juice in produce department of a supermarket
Data Drop: GMO Labeling Is Crucial for Today’s Natural Shopper
April 30, 2024
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Rows of brown envelopes are lying on the soil. The envelopes are open, with a variety of different types of seeds spilling out onto the Earth.
In Celebration of Seed
April 18, 2024
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Herbs, water bottle, bananas in a grocery basked
Data Drop: Sustainability Remains Key for Consumers
March 28, 2024
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A cute brown puppy with a red collar eats food from its overflowing bowl
Data Drop: The Butterfly for Your Furry (Or Feathery) Friend
February 29, 2024
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young African American woman in a grocery store sliding open the freezer door
Who Is the Natural Shopper in 2024?
January 24, 2024
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Woman at a grocery store reading a product label.
Data Drop: Third-Party Sustainability and Environmental Claims Are Crucial for American Shoppers
January 9, 2024
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Giveaway: Non-GMO Month
October 7, 2024
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Front view of Anaheim Convention Center with palm trees on both sides
Join Us at Expo West!
February 26, 2024
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young African American woman in a grocery store sliding open the freezer door
Who Is the Natural Shopper in 2024?
January 24, 2024
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