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Cultivated meat is lab-grown meat that - [New GMO Alert: The Slippery Slope of Synbio Palm Oil](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-the-slippery-slope-of-synbio-palm-oil/) - Palm oil is ubiquitous, in part because it has a higher yield and lower cost of production than any other vegetable oil. - [The GMO High-Risk List: Corn](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-gmo-high-risk-list-corn/) - The GMO High-risk List: Corn Corn is a staple food for a full third of the human population and one of the most commonly grown grains in the world. It's also prominent in many Americans' diets — but not as a nutritious staple. In the U.S., corn appears as sweeteners or additives with little nutritional - [Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Legumes (But Didn’t Know You Wanted To Know)](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-plant-based-tuna-but-didnt-know-you-wanted-to-know/) - In the developed world, we eat, on average, too many animal products. In fact, we eat way too many animal products. Not just too many for our own health, but too many for the health of the planet. These animal proteins aren’t just delicious, they’re valuable sources of protein, which is vital to growth, tissue - [Unintended Outcomes and Off-Target Effects in New GMOs](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/unintended-outcomes-and-off-target-effects-in-new-gmos/) - In a 2018 Washington Post article, new GMO techniques were described in blushing terms: "the future of food" and "precise, fast and inexpensive." While new techniques including gene-editing, gene-silencing and synthetic biology proliferate across industries, there are serious concerns about their precision and efficiency. Read our recent blog post New GMOs and Where to Find - [Can a Lab-Based Food System Save the World?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/can-a-lab-based-food-system-save-the-world/) - This spring we’re exploring biotech’s biggest and greenwashiest claims in our series Are GMOs really going to save the world? In our final piece of our three-part series, we examine the prospect of a global lab-based food system. Could synthetic biology be the key to producing food in a changing climate, or just a lot - [GMO Crops in Plant-Based Foods? No, Thanks!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/gmo-crops-in-plant-based-foods-no-thanks/) - Throughout September, we're celebrating the growing popularity of plant-based foods and the non-GMO innovation driving it. To help you keep GMOs out of your shopping cart, we're also shining a light on how genetic engineering shows up in this fast-growing food category. Last week, we explored the rise of new GMOs in the plant-based space - [For Black Women, Self-Care Is Essential Care](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/for-black-women-self-care-is-essential-care/) - February is a short month, but it's jam-packed. It is Black History Month when we celebrate Black Americans' contributions in the U.S. This year, February is also the Non-GMO Project's first annual Wellness campaign, exploring how new GMOs made with emerging and experimental techniques show up in personal care products. (ICYMI, you can watch our - [5 Women-Led Companies That Walk the Talk](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/5-women-led-companies-that-walk-the-talk/) - Have you ever heard the saying, "If you're gonna talk the talk, you better walk the walk"? The saying is both an invitation and a challenge. It's "put your money where your mouth is," but with less gambling and more rhyming. "Walking the talk" is how you back your words up with meaningful actions. It - [The GMO High-Risk List: Soybeans](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-gmo-high-risk-list-soybeans/) - Soy is the most commonly-grown commodity crop in North America today. In 2022, American farmers planted more than 100 million acres of soy — more acreage than any other single crop. That's a lot of soybeans, but not necessarily a lot of food. In fact, most soy isn't used in human food at all. According - [The GMO High-Risk List: Summer Squash](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/dont-be-caught-off-gourd-by-gmo-zucchini/) - Zucchini season is here! By August, many home gardens overflow with delicate summer squash. The annual surplus of zucchini and yellow summer squash can be shared, grilled, kabob-ed, sauteed or shredded by friends and neighbors alike. Part of the beauty of home-grown squash is you don't have to worry about whether the fruits of your - [Happy Honey Bee Day! Dance Like Bees Are Watching](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/happy-honey-bee-day-dance-like-bees-are-watching/) - National Honey Bee Day is Saturday, August 19! The past decade has seen sharp declines in many bee populations around the globe. For those of us living in urban centers, this may seem like a distant concern. However, bees are indispensable allies in our food system, responsible for about a third of what we eat - [Nuts About Honey](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/nuts-about-honey/) - The biotech industry has made several attempts to infiltrate honey and spreads, including GMO bees to produce honey and GMO honey produced without bees. However, shopper preference for natural and non-GMO products continues to drive growth: Nearly half of Non-GMO Project Verified honey offerings experienced double digit sales growth from the previous year. Verified peanut butter sales - [How a Small Condiment Business is Cooking with Heart and Rocking the Butterfly](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/how-a-small-condiment-business-is-cooking-with-heart-and-rocking-the-butterfly/) - The food industry has seen some drastic changes since my wife and I opened Tiffin Asha in Portland, OR over 10 years ago. Changes that could force you to walk away from something you worked so hard to build. We held on somehow. I think sometimes it was stubbornness or maybe even a sadistic challenge. - [Data Drop — The Butterfly Effect on Frozen Treats](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/data-drop-the-butterfly-effect-on-frozen-treats/) - In 2022, consumers bought $429 million¹ worth of frozen treats with the Butterfly. We all know that Non-GMO Project verification draws sales, but the Butterfly effect is especially pronounced when it comes to frozen and refrigerated goods. Frozen products with Non-GMO Project verification showed +11% growth OVER products without verification.² The dairy and plant-based dairy alternatives saw +21% growth OVER products - [New GMO Alert: The Downside of Upside Foods](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-the-downside-of-upside-foods/) - Cell Cultured, CRISPR Enabled, and Ready to Feed the 1% Last month to much fanfare, the USDA issued its approval, in the form of Grants of Inspection (GOIs), to the first products (i.e., chicken) from two cell-cultured meat developers – Upside Foods and Eat Just – paving the way for these products to be made - [New GMO Alert: Animal-free dairy is shutting doors, seeking buyers and selling to consumers](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-dairy-is-shutting-doors-seeking-buyers-and-selling-to-consumers/) - Animal-Free Dairy Roundup: Shutting Doors, Seeking Buyers, Selling to Consumers One could characterize 2022 as being the year of the synbio animal-free dairy launch. Startup Betterland Foods emerged from stealth mode and launched its first product, Betterland Milk, in anticipation of Expo West in March. Later that month, Tomorrow Farms debuted its first synbio animal-free dairy product, Bored Cow - [Sustainable Farming Practices To Nourish Our Planet, One Vegetable at a Time](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/i-eat-my-greens/) - At I Eat My Greens, we celebrate the incredible power of vegetables for our well-being and the health of our planet. Our mission is deeply aligned with the Non-GMO Project's work, and we are dedicated to offering you delicious, environmentally friendly, chef-crafted soups. Join us on a journey through sustainable agriculture, upcycling and soil health - [Do We Need GMOs to Feed the World?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/do-we-need-gmos-to-feed-the-world/) - On July 12, the U.N. released its annual global food security and nutrition report. It paints a grim picture. During the last four years, the number of people living with food insecurity and hunger has increased by 122 million. Today, 2.4 billion people lack consistent access to sufficient, nutritious, safe food. The U.N. report encapsulates - [Yes, There Is Non-GMO Canola!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/gmo-feature-canola/) - At the Non-GMO Project, we get a lot of questions about canola. People are confused when they see it listed on the ingredient panel of a Non-GMO Project Verified product. "Isn't all canola genetically modified?" they write. "How can there be canola in a Verified product?" There is such a thing as non-GMO canola. Non-GMO - [REAL Is Now Non-GMO Project Verified!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/real-is-now-non-gmo-project-verified/) - Verification furthers the company’s ongoing commitment to using only the best possible, clean ingredients. - [Try Our Favorite Plant-Based Ice Creams](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/try-our-favorite-plant-based-ice-creams/) - The height of summer is the perfect time for a cold treat! However, dairy ice cream can be tricky for people who are trying to avoid GMOs because most of the genetically modified corn, soy and cotton seed grown in the United States ends up in livestock feed. Biotech companies are trying to fill that - [How a Dairy Cow Bill of Rights Shapes Soil in New Zealand](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/how-a-dairy-cow-bill-of-rights-shapes-soil-in-new-zealand/) - To celebrate National Dairy Month, we are highlighting some of the world's most innovative, Non-GMO Project Verified dairy producers. These dairy operations offer regenerative and regionally-specific solutions to the most significant issues facing the dairy industry (e.g., animal welfare, soil health and climate change) — all without GMOs! What the rest of the world calls - [Tasty Non-GMO Treats for Your Holiday Cookout](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/tasty-non-gmo-treats-for-your-holiday-cookout/) - The holiday weekend is nearly here, and on both sides of the 49th parallel, cookouts abound. With Independence Day celebrated July 4 in the U.S. and Canada Day on July 1, there's no shortage of backyard parties — and we can help with cookout-friendly products and homemade accompaniments, all non-GMO. You can find the Butterfly - [Back to the Origin of Heritage Milking Breeds](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/back-to-the-origin-of-heritage-milking-breeds/) - To celebrate National Dairy Month, we are highlighting some of the world's most innovative, Non-GMO Project Verified dairy producers These dairy operations offer regenerative and regionally-specific solutions to the most significant issues facing the dairy industry (e.g., animal welfare, soil health and climate change) — all without GMOs! "We’ve created a new paradigm in dairy - [Straus Family Creamery — Small Dairy Rises to the Top](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/straus-family-creamery-small-dairy-rises-to-the-top/) - To celebrate National Dairy Month, we are highlighting some of the world's most innovative, Non-GMO Project Verified dairy producers. These dairy operations offer regenerative and regionally-specific solutions to the most significant issues facing the dairy industry (e.g., animal welfare, soil health and climate change) — all without GMOs! Albert Straus knows dairy. Growing up on - [The Whole Truth About Dairy ](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/dairy/) - Building regenerative solutions for people and planet without GMOs - [Data Drop — The Butterfly in the dairy aisle](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/data-drop-the-butterfly-in-the-dairy-aisle/) - Natural, grass-fed and non-GMO are the top attributes for dairy shoppers! Sales of Non-GMO Project Verified dairy products are up 14%¹ over last year. 60% of shoppers look for the Butterfly when buying milk, and 65% look for the Butterfly on their yogurt.² Grass-fed dairy products are particularly popular, with sales up nearly 25.8%³ during the fall and winter months. The preference for - [Dairy Month Is Better With the Butterfly](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/dairy-month-is-better-with-the-butterfly/) - In the last few years, synthetic, non-animal dairy products have entered the marketplace unregulated and unlabeled. GMO developers use new genetic engineering techniques such as synthetic biology ("synbio") to create dairy proteins in giant vats in warehouses. The proteins don't come from a cow, sheep, goat, or any of the plant-derived favorites such as oats - [In the Brave New World of Synthetic Milk, Shoppers Reach for Non-GMO, Regenerative Dairy Options](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/in-the-brave-new-world-of-synthetic-milk-shoppers-reach-for-non-gmo-regenerative-dairy-options/) - Non-GMO Project presents expert panel discussing how regenerative solutions avoid the risks and “greenwashing” of precision fermentation in June 7 Webinar - [New GMO Alert: Conscious Foods Makes CRISPR Produce for Unaware Consumers](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-conscious-foods-makes-crispr-produce-for-unaware-consumers/) - New GMO Alert: Conscious Foods Makes CRISPR Produce for Unaware Consumers Pairwise Plants was founded in 2017 by a cohort of five individuals, three of whom have connections with the Broad Institute, Harvard University, MIT, or all three. Key among them is Feng Zhang, who is credited with the development of CRISPR-cas9 as a gene editing tool. Pairwise’s mission - [What You Need To Know About Bioengineered (BE) Food Labeling](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-bioengineered-be-food-labeling/) - Since its inception in 2007, the Non-GMO Project has advocated for meaningful, mandatory labeling of GMOs. And we are not alone: 65%* of Americans believe GMOs should be labeled. So when the incoming federal labeling law for bioengineered (BE) foods was released, we hoped it would meet the public’s desire for transparency. We were disappointed. The - [The Science on GMOs Isn't Settled — Here's Why](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-science-on-gmos-isnt-settled-heres-why/) - One of the most common questions we see on our social media channels is, "Where is the science that GMOs are bad for you?" There is a short answer and a long one. The short answer is dozens of studies show uncertain or adverse impacts from GMOs (you can scroll down to the end of - [The Non-GMO Project Announces Equitable Transfer Program Recipient](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-non-gmo-project-announces-equitable-transfer-program-recipient/) - New program redirects funding to BIMPOC-led businesses operating in the food, beverage or body care industries - [Does Mutation Breeding Produce GMOs?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/does-mutation-breeding-produce-gmos/) - As we mentioned in our last post, breeding techniques don't have to be low-tech in order to be non-GMO, but we hear from many of you that some modern takes on traditional breeding techniques don’t always feel completely natural. Quite a few of you would like to learn about mutation breeding this week, so let’s - [Frozen Garden Launches Fusions – A New Line of Non-GMO Verified Single-Serve Water Infusers](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/frozen-garden-launches-fusions-a-new-line-of-non-gmo-verified-single-serve-water-infusers/) - Fusions are a frozen “cube” made with 100 percent fruit and herbs that consumers can add to water Valparaiso, IN (August 9, 2019) – Frozen Garden, known for its frozen Green Smoothies is expanding beyond its current line to offer consumers a convenient way to infuse their water, without added sugar or processed powders, with - [That Watermelon Isn’t a GMO, But it Might Be a Mutant!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/that-watermelon-isnt-a-gmo-but-it-might-be-a-mutant/) - Now that summer is in full swing in North America, people have been asking one of our favorite GMO questions again. Let’s clear up a point of confusion: there are no commercially available GMO watermelons! Like all living things, the crops we eat have chromosomes inside the nucleus of their cells. This is where their - [Organic and Non-GMO: The Gold Standard for Food](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/organic-and-non-gmo-the-gold-standard-for-food/) - We all love organic food here at the Non-GMO Project. Like most of our readers, we prefer not to consume foods that were produced with the use of harmful pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Some people are surprised to learn that the Non-GMO Project doesn’t test for those types of chemicals; our single-issue program focuses exclusively - [Nature’sRepair Food Grade Skin Care Products are Now Non-GMO Project Verified](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/naturesrepair-food-grade-skin-care-products-are-now-non-gmo-project-verified/) - (September 4 - Grandville, MI) - At Nature’sRepair, a 100% natural food skin care company, the core mission has always been to foster a toxin free world. A world without the endless chemicals and toxins that overwhelm us at every turn. In support of this ambitious initiative, Nature’sRepair is thrilled to announce its superfood skin - [NONNI’S FOODS DEBUTS FIRST LINE OF NON-GMO PROJECT VERIFIED BISCOTTI AND BISCOTTI BITES FROM LA DOLCE VITA](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/nonnis-foods-debuts-first-line-of-non-gmo-project-verified-biscotti-and-biscotti-bites-from-la-dolce-vita/) - Contact: Maggie Lowman Maggie.Lowman@hkstrategies.com (440) 591-1129 New line of premium artisan snacks to be unveiled at Expo East 2019WEXFORD, PA. (Sept. 11, 2019) – Nonni’s Foods, North America’s leading artisan baker, is debuting a new line of La Dolce Vita biscotti and biscotti bites at this year’s Expo East taking place Sept. 12 – 14. - [Happy Non-GMO Month!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/happy-non-gmo-month/) - Today we kick off our 10th annual Non-GMO Month, a 31-day celebration of our right to make non-GMO choices! Each year we partner with thousands of passionate retailers and natural food brands to bring shoppers the latest news and products in the non-GMO landscape. Happy Birthday Non-GMO Month, You’re 10 Years Old! This year is the - [The Carnivore’s Dilemma: Navigating Burgers in the Age of Meat Alternatives](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-carnivores-dilemma-navigating-burgers-in-the-age-of-meat-alternatives/) - Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard about the plant-based meat alternative craze. If you do live under a rock, odds are there’s a Burger King under a rock near you, and you’ll see it on the menu there. Veggie burgers have been making their way from health food stores to grocery - [The CRISPR Revolution](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-crispr-revolution/) - The gene editing tool known as CRISPR-Cas9 (CRISPR to its friends) was featured on several “top breakthroughs of the decade” lists as the 2020s came into view. It has been ogled for a broad spectrum of uses, from groundbreaking medical treatments to doubling animals' muscle mass. One of CRISPR’s creators, Jennifer Doudna, predicts the most - [Are Hybrid Seeds the Same as GMOs?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/are-hybrid-seeds-the-same-as-gmos/) - Many people are concerned about how GMOs might impact them. The average consumer pays close attention and may choose products at the grocery store or garden center with a Butterfly label, indicating that the product is Non-GMO Project Verified. However, with fast-moving technology and no shortage of opinions, even shoppers who try to avoid GMOs - [Data Drop — The Butterfly stays strong despite inflation](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-butterfly-stays-strong-despite-inflation/) - With 44% of shoppers feeling confident that they can keep up with rising grocery prices¹, the Butterfly label is still holding strong. 35% of consumers are not willing to give up/sacrifice the foods they purchase.¹ 40% of shoppers looking for the added value of Non-GMO Project Verified food and beverages are willing to pay more for it.² - [Hidden GMOs in the Seafood Aisle ](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/hidden-gmos-in-the-seafood-aisle/) - GMOs show up almost everywhere in our food—even in our seafood products. If you are a savvy shopper you may wonder how a seafood product could have GMOs, since fish come directly from the ocean. Unfortunately, it is not that simple. GMOs as an added ingredient Many fish products we purchase contain added ingredients, which - [No Joy in Spudville](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/no-joy-in-spudville/) - From their humble brown beginnings beneath the soil, potatoes have become a staple in the North American diet. They are currently the most consumed vegetable in the US, with a yearly average intake of nearly 50 lbs per person. That means events in the world of the potato affect the lunch bags and dinner plates - [GMO Apples: An apple a day may not brown right away](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/gmo-apples-an-apple-a-day-may-not-brown-right-away/) - It’s lunchtime at your local supermarket and like many people, you head to the convenient grab-and-go aisle. Maybe you want to add fruit to your meal so you pick up a package of pre-sliced apples with a little snowflake sticker. These apples show not a single sign of damage or any brown discoloration marks. It - [Understanding Biotechnology: What is a GMO?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/understanding-biotechnology-what-is-a-gmo/) - The Non-GMO Project Product Verification Program allows participants to submit products to be evaluated against the Non-GMO Project Standard. Participants must demonstrate that their products are not made with genetically modified organisms, including products of biotechnology. Products that demonstrate their non-GMO status in accordance with the Standard may become Verified and use the Non-GMO Project - [Halloween Horror Stories: I Know What You Did to Your DNA](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/halloween-horror-stories-i-know-what-you-did-to-your-dna/) - 'Tis the season for scary movies. One of our favorite genres is “science experiments gone awry,” including the rich world of fictional human/insect hybrids, creature features of all denominations, and, of course, Frankenstein. These are some of the images that populate streets and screens each Halloween. So where does the line between science and science - [Au Revoir, Non-GMO Month!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/au-revoir-non-gmo-month/) - Congratulations and heartfelt gratitude to our retail, brand and distribution partners who joined us for the 10th annual Non-GMO Month. More than 1,000 stores across North America used posters, infographics and pamphlets to celebrate our right to know what’s in our food and to choose non-GMO. This year’s theme, “Make Your Mother Proud,” represented a - [Field of Schemes: How GMO Alfalfa Messed Up a Perfectly Good Thing](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/field-of-schemes-how-gmo-alfalfa-messed-up-a-perfectly-good-thing/) - Most of us don’t think about alfalfa very much. Outside of agricultural communities and die hard fans of Our Gang, it is safe to say alfalfa is not a hot topic. We’d like to challenge that notion. Bear with us: In the US, alfalfa is grown on roughly 23 million acres annually, most of which - [Understanding Biotechnology: New GMOs](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/understanding-biotechnology-new-gmos/) - Please review Understanding Biotechnology: What is a GMO? for GMO basics. THE EMERGENCE OF NEW GMOS For the past 25 years, genetically modified organisms have been largely limited to transgenic crops and animals: organisms that have been genetically modified by combining the DNA from two or more different species. This is beginning to change. GMOs - [Maison Riviera Coconut Based Yogurt Alternatives are now Non-GMO Project Verified ](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/maison-riviera-coconut-based-yogurt-alternatives-are-now-non-gmo-project-verified/) - Montreal based, Maison Riviera has recently entered the U.S. market with its coconut-based yogurt alternative. Part of Maison Riviera’s overarching mission of taking care of people and ensuring their well-being while encouraging agriculture that is both sustainable and sound, the product line was created to satisfy those with lactose or gluten intolerances, nut allergies as - [Norm’s Farms Select Elderberry Jams, Mixers and Supplements Are Now Non-GMO Project Verified](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/norms-farms-select-elderberry-jams-mixers-and-supplements-are-now-non-gmo-project-verified/) - Pittsboro, North Carolina based Norm’s Farms is the first US-based, vertically integrated company specializing in making great tasting and great-for-you foods and supplements featuring the American elderberry grown sustainably on our network of family farms. Functional Foods and Supplements Made With Pure Simple Ingredients Elderberry has been used by traditional cultures around the world for - [Seeds, Soils and Snacks: The Beauty of Legumes](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/seeds-soils-and-snacks-the-beauty-of-legumes/) - In part 1 of our deep dive on legumes, we looked at how the powerful proteins of the families Fabaceae and Leguminosae can replace animal-derived products in our diet. But did you know legumes are just as powerful in the fields as they are on our plates? They are the gift that keeps on giving. While modern industrial agriculture is - [In Praise of Feasting: The Magic of Coming Together for Meals](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/in-praise-of-feasting-the-magic-of-coming-together-for-meals/) - This is the in-between time. A one week lull between holiday blow-outs 1 and 2. While our individual traditions and beliefs may vary, some persistent themes dominate the season: we gather indoors with friends and family, and we eat. There is power in that simple act. Regardless of the Happy Holidays and Merry Whatevers, there - [What You Need to Know about the New GMOs Showing Up in Our Food Supply](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-gmos-showing-up-in-our-food-supply/) - Is it possible to create a non-GMO product using genetic engineering? While that might seem ludicrous to most of us, biotechnology companies have mounted an aggressive campaign to convince the world that the products of new genetic engineering techniques such as CRISPR are, in fact, non-GMO. Although this is completely unsupported by the scientific reality - [2019: The Year in Review](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/2019-the-year-in-review/) - As we welcome the roaring 20s, let’s revisit the major GMO-related happenings of the past year. 2019 rode in on the back of the National Bioengineering Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS), a piece of regulation born to confuse, confound and mystify. At the Non-GMO Project, we worked hard this year to provide the transparency and reliability - [Welcome to the 20s. Let’s Roar.](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/welcome-to-the-20s-lets-roar/) - Illustration by Melissa Waddle A century ago, the Roaring 20s ushered in an era of innovation, prosperity, cultural and societal change. These movements were not a choreographed affair, heading neatly in one direction. They surged this way and that, pushing against the boundaries of how life had been before the First World War. At the - [Looking ahead, Part 2](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/looking-ahead-part-2/) - Welcome to the 20s. Let’s Roar. A century ago, the Roaring 20s ushered in an era of innovation, prosperity, cultural and societal change. These movements were not a choreographed affair, heading neatly in one direction. They surged this way and that, pushing against the boundaries of how life had been before the First World War. - [CRISPR on the Move: From Mailbox to Icebox](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/crispr-on-the-move-from-mailbox-to-icebox/) - Last week’s blog, The CRISPR Revolution, closed with the enticing statement: Join us next week to find out where CRISPR technology can show up in your house! Spoiler alert: it’s unlikely to be hiding under your bed, or to jump out at you from a darkened corner. So far, the most common place to find - [A Non-GMO Project Certificate of Verification is a Ticket to Success](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/a-non-gmo-project-certificate-of-verification-is-a-ticket-to-success/) - Consumers have been asking for GMO transparency for more than two decades. As store buying policies and federal regulations are catching up with consumer expectations, self-made GMO claims are no longer sufficient for clients in the natural food supply chain. As shoppers demand more transparency from food brands, brands are in turn demanding more transparency - [Manukora Manuka Honey is Now Non-GMO Project Verified](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/manukora-manuka-honey-is-now-non-gmo-project-verified/) - ● MGO 100+ Raw Multifloral Manuka Honey ● UMF 10+ (MGO 265+) Raw Manuka Honey ● UMF 15+ (MGO 500+) Raw Manuka Honey ● UMF 20+ (MGO 830+) Raw Manuka Honey ● UMF 24+ (MGO 830+) Raw Manuka Honey For more information visit our website www.manukora.com or connect with us on Instagram (@manukorahoney) or Facebook - [Shoppers and Brands Agree: We Want Proof It’s Non-GMO!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/shoppers-and-brands-agree-we-want-proof-its-non-gmo/) - It’s not just grocery shoppers who are looking for Non-GMO Project Verified products — the brands you know and trust look for the Butterfly when they source ingredients too! As shoppers demand more transparency from food brands, brands are in turn demanding more transparency and more documentation from their suppliers. For the supply chain participants - [Ciranda Celebrates 25 Years of Organic Ingredient Supply](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/ciranda-celebrates-25-years-of-organic-ingredient-supply/) - HUDSON, WI (March 10, 2020) – It is with immense gratitude and celebration that Ciranda, Inc. announces 25 years in business — and 25 years of organic ingredients! Since its founding, the company has stayed true to its mission of expanding the organic industry, while supporting sustainable agriculture practices and the livelihood of farmers around - [Back to Basics](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/back-to-basics/) - Downloadable Resources The ABCs of GMOs is available as a downloadable poster and in storybook form! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for details. Do You Know Your GMOs? During the month of February, we went back to basics with the #DoYouKnowYourGMOs campaign, highlighting some of the most important creatures and concepts that impact - [Welcome to the Pandemic. I’m Here to Walk Your Dog.](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/welcome-to-the-pandemic-im-here-to-walk-your-dog/) - Life changed drastically for many North Americans this week. We saw it happening in other parts of the world, and we thought... well, we thought whatever we thought. Now those changes have arrived on our shores. We’re practicing social distancing to limit the spread of coronavirus. This is imperative to save lives, and it’s not - [Working Together Through the COVID-19 Crisis — a letter from our Executive Director](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/working-together-through-the-covid-19-crisis-a-letter-from-our-executive-director/) - Last night, as I sat listening to the exuberant chorus of spring peepers from the pond in my backyard, I was struck by how full of paradox the world feels right now. Here in Bellingham, WA, our daily lives have completely changed. We moved all of our Non-GMO Project staff to virtual work 10 days - [Supporting Non-GMO Project Clients in Unprecedented Times](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/supporting-non-gmo-project-clients-in-unprecedented-times/) - In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Non-GMO Project wants to support participants in their ongoing participation in our Product Verification Program. As such, an interim policy regarding product verification renewals has been developed and was released to the Technical Administrators on March 27th. This policy aims to make accommodations for the ongoing changes - [Notes on a Crisis](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/notes-on-a-crisis/) - “In times of crisis, seemingly impossible ideas suddenly become possible." -Naomi Klein We're living through a period of upheaval, the full scale of which is, as yet, uncertain. It has — or will — affect everyone; it has — or will — be everywhere. Generosity and inspiring acts of kindness are occurring alongside fear and - [Sow Greenery, Grow Sanity](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/sow-greenery-grow-sanity/) - Springtime is when the green thumbs amongst us dust off our overalls, grab our spades and head outdoors. In these times of uncertainty, it's a balm to the soul to see the natural world going about its spring business. There are as many ways to bring that peace and predictability into our own lives as - [Special Screening of "Modified": Celebrating Earth Day's 50th Anniversary](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/special-screening-of-modified-celebrating-earth-days-50th-anniversary/) - To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the Non-GMO Project is partnering with Women's Voice magazine to bring you the inspiring 2017 film, "Modified." Canadian gardener and filmmaker Aube Giroux explores her family's love of growing and sharing food, inspired by her late mother, Jali. Jali Giroux's passion for possibilities of their home garden - [Earth Day At The Crossroads](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/earth-day-at-the-crossroads/) - On April 22, 2020, we observe the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the birthday of the modern environmental movement. In the half-century since the inception of Earth Day, billions of people have taken part in activities around the world, a clamoring for action that drove the formation of groundbreaking government regulations, including the National - [New GMO Alert: Turning Fruit Flies into GMO Bioreactors](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-turning-fruit-flies-into-gmo-bioreactors/) - Biotech Uses Fruit Flies as Machines - [U.S. and International Companies Support Mexico](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/us-and-international-companies-support-mexico/) - U.S. and International Companies Support Mexico’s Efforts to Restrict GMO Corn - [GMOs: One More Thing We Don't Need on Our Plate](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/gmos-one-more-thing-we-dont-need-on-our-plate/) - We are in uncertain times, living through the calamity of a century. The frequency with which we hear the word "unprecedented" is, in itself, unprecedented. News stories seem to divide their time between crowded hospital wards and strained grocery stores. Retail grocers are, of course, an essential service. While half the world's population has been - [What's Your Butterfly Effect?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/whats-your-butterfly-effect/) - Beginning today, the Non-GMO Project is launching an awareness campaign to highlight how individual actions ultimately lead to huge impacts. This idea is called the butterfly effect, and in the natural world, it happens all the time: A small and seemingly insignificant event spirals outward, creating massive and complex changes in the world around us. - [In A World of Connections, What's Your Butterfly Effect?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/in-a-world-of-connections-whats-your-butterfly-effect/) - Beginning today, the Non-GMO Project is launching an awareness campaign to highlight how individual actions ultimately lead to huge impacts. This idea is called the butterfly effect, and in the natural world, it happens all the time: A small and seemingly insignificant event spirals outward, creating massive and complex changes in the world around us. - [The Electric Bike and the Butterfly](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-electric-bike-and-the-butterfly/) - As part of our #BeTheButterfly Campaign, we've partnered with Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes for the chance to win a state-of-the-art electric bike! Rad Power Bikes is a local direct to consumer business with global impact: It grew from a one-person operation to become an industry leader in the field of ebikes, with stores in the - [Ecological Footprints: A Butterfly Leaves No Tracks](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/ecological-footprints-a-butterfly-leaves-no-tracks/) - Every living thing on Earth consumes something, from the greatest whale to the tiniest microbe. Their consumption is part of the contribution they make to their environment. In a healthy environment, this exchange of energy supports the life cycles of all. As humans, we are unique: With short-sighted ingenuity, we tend to harvest, strip-mine and - [NON-GMO PROJECT STATEMENT ON USDA APHIS’s DECISION TO DEREGULATE GMOs](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-statement-on-usda-aphiss-decision-to-deregulate-gmos/) - Late on Friday afternoon, May 18, 2020, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a significant change in how it regulates genetically modified organisms and genetic engineering, even as dozens of new, unregulated, untested and unlabeled GMOs are entering the food supply. APHIS’s framework has always been a very narrow scope of - [The Dairy Diaries: Why Non-GMO Is the Cream of the Crop](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-dairy-diaries-why-non-gmo-is-the-cream-of-the-crop/) - GMOs have a large hoof-print in the world of animal-derived products. Keeping them out of the food supply and out of your grocery cart is no small task. During National Dairy Month, we tip our hats to all the brands that have committed to non-GMO by bringing you an overview of where GMOs show up - [What's Soil Health Got to Do With GMOs? Part 1](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/whats-soil-health-got-to-do-with-gmos-part-1/) - A telescope pointed at the sky and a microscope pointed at the Earth both uncover mysterious and little-known realms. Soil might not evoke the romance of space, if the number of blockbuster movies set there is any indication (*Dear Paul Rudd: Antman is uniquely qualified to reverse this trend. Have at it.) But soil is - [From Paddock to Plate: A Butter Lover's Blog, Sponsored by Lewis Road Creamery](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/from-paddock-to-plate-a-butter-lovers-blog-sponsored-by-lewis-road-creamery/) - In 2011, Peter Cullinane had an idea. He was at a grocery store, searching for some high-quality butter to go with the baguette and ham he'd put aside for lunch. He knew that while the right butter could turn a simple meal into a symphony, the wrong butter could be a train wreck (not to - [What's Soil Health Got to Do With GMOs? Part 2](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/whats-soil-health-got-to-do-with-gmos-part-2/) - George Washington Carver Read Part 1 of this blog "Unkindness to anything means an injustice to that thing." — George Washington Carver In 1896, the soil conservationist George Washington Carver joined the faculty of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. Carver was determined to regenerate agricultural soil that had been depleted by intense cotton production under - [Creating Cosmo: A GMO Bull Story](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/creating-cosmo-a-gmo-bull-story/) - Earlier this year, while much of North America was hunkering down for a quarantine, researchers at UC Davis were celebrating the birth of a unique calf. Cosmo the bull-calf. Festive balloons read, "It's A Boy!" Those balloons could be bought in bulk, seeing as the whole point of this engineering process was to encourage cattle - [Hundreds of Retailers Support Fairtrade and Non-GMO Month this October](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/hundreds-of-retailers-support-fairtrade-and-non-gmo-month-this-october/) - October is Fair Trade Month and Non-GMO Month. Grocery stores across North America will be promoting products and brands that are working to fix a broken food system. WASHINGTON, September 30, 2020 – This October, brands, non-profits, retailers and shoppers are celebrating Fair Trade Month and Non-GMO Month. The harvest month of October has become - [ZYN CURCUMIN (from Turmeric) Infused Drinks - Inspiring Positive Change](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/zyn-curcumin-from-turmeric-infused-drinks-inspiring-positive-change/) - The story of ZYN Infused Drinks is about family. It's about a family that traveled very far to build a future for their children, who traveled back many times to keep the bonds between the old world and the new one strong. The family's roots — metaphoric and literal — connected them across cultures, filling - [Upcoming Webinar- The Butterfly Effect: Unlocking the Power of Non-GMO Project Verification](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/upcoming-webinar-the-butterfly-effect-unlocking-the-power-of-non-gmo-project-verification/) - Wed, Oct 28, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT Join the Non-GMO Project at this 1 hour webinar, co-hosted with SCS, to gain unique insights into the power and influence of the Non-GMO Project Verification Mark. It will cover the various marketing resources available to all Verified companies, market trends and analysis and the 5 - [Non-GMO Month and Fair Trade Month Come To a Close](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-month-and-fair-trade-month-come-to-a-close/) - Non-GMO Month — our signature annual event — goes back into hibernation as October comes to a close. Now in its second decade, Non-GMO Month celebrates our right to choose whether or not to consume GMOs. Traditionally, it's been a time for our retail partners to connect with their communities as families head into the - [Stand With Mexico for Food Sovereignty & Their Right to Restrict GMO Corn](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/mexico-sign-on-letter/) - Public sign-on letter to support Mexico’s 2020 decree to ban imported GMOs and glyphosate — despite U.S. efforts to overpower the will of the Mexican people - [Rewriting the Code of Life?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/rewriting-the-code-of-life/) - We live in a fast-paced world, one that prioritizes progress, technology and the economy above all else. But as we move further down the path of corporate control, we have to ask ourselves: Will we prioritize "advancement" at the expense of human health and the environment? For example, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was recently - [Non-GMO and Nonprofit: Putting People and Planet First](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-and-nonprofit-putting-people-and-planet-first/) - The Non-GMO Project began in 2006 as a nonprofit with the goal of providing everyday consumers with a choice about whether or not to consume genetically modified organisms. Our passion for natural foods and consumer advocacy means our actions, decisions and very purpose are not driven by profits, but by our mission: To empower people - ["Wild Relatives" Hold More Solutions Than GMOs](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/wild-relatives-hold-more-solutions-than-gmos/) - Depending on your family dynamics, the term "wild relatives'' might bring to mind vociferous in-laws or unpredictable cousins — any relation who reliably keeps the holidays from getting boring. Did you know that crops have wild relatives, too? They are the weedy distant relations of the plants we grow for food, fuel and fiber — - [The Non-GMO Project Standard Revision Public Comment Period Three is Now Open](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-non-gmo-project-standard-revision-public-comment-period-is-now-open/) - About the Non-GMO Project Standard The Non-GMO Project is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO products, educating consumers, and providing verified non-GMO choices. This important work is largely accomplished through our Product Verification Program, the foundation of North America’s most trusted and meaningful label for GMO avoidance. Consumers trust our - [Terra Kai Organics’ Júce is now officially Non-GMO Project Verified](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/terra-kai-organics-now-non-gmo-project-verified/) - Terra Kai Organics’ Júce is now officially Non-GMO Project Verified Washington State based organic superfood and supplement company, Terra Kai Organics, is proud to announce that all varieties of its premier and best selling product, Júce is now Non-GMO Project Verified. Designed to provide the fruits and vegetables which are important to the average American - [Can You Tell Which GMOs Will Be Labeled under the NBFDS?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/can-you-tell-which-gmos-will-be-labeled-under-the-nbfds/) - Read part one of this blog. Jump to quiz Jump to FAQs Read the NBFDS The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard requires some food producers to put labels on some products that contain GMOs. Unfortunately, there are two glaring problems with this law that mean consumers will still not be able to tell what is - [Non-GMO Feed, Non-GMO Future!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-feed/) - Learn more about the importance of non-GMO animal feed and non-GMO eggs. Click to view the full-sized infographic. Thank you to our friends at NestFresh! - [The Non-GMO Project Standard Revision Process](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-non-gmo-project-standard-revision-process/) - Biennial revisions help keep the Non-GMO Project Standard rigorous, current, and collaborative. Learn more about the Standard revision process! View the full version of this infographic. - [Celebrate Earth Month with a Healthy Non-GMO Garden](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/celebrate-earth-month-with-a-healthy-non-gmo-garden/) - As the gardening and growing seasons get underway across North America, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the choices. Rolling racks filled with greenery tower above us at nurseries and garden centers, offering limitless options. If you want to grow a non-GMO garden this season, here are some tips from the Non-GMO Project to start - [Why Every Day Should Be World Soil Day](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/why-every-day-should-be-world-soil-day/) - This Saturday, December 5, is World Soil Day, a holiday first recognized by the United Nations in 2014. At the Non-GMO Project, we'll be up to our dirty knees in celebrating the soil and we invite you to join us. After all, soil is the basis of life as we know it, and we're grateful - [Sustainable Foods Summit Goes Online  ](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/sustainable-foods-summit-goes-online/) - Sustainable Foods Summit Goes Online - [Whitewashed Hope: A Message From 10+ Indigenous Leaders and Organizations](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/whitewashed-hope-a-message-from-10-indigenous-leaders-and-organizations/) - The following is a guest post courtesy of a group of Indigenous leaders and organizations (for a full list of contributors, see below). The Non-GMO Project is honored to share this content, which invites proponents of western ecological agriculture to go deeper — to not ‘take’ certain land practices from Indigenous cultures without their context, - [Holiday Gift Guide: Last-Minute Gift Ideas to Celebrate the Time We Spend Together ](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/holiday-gift-guide-last-minute-gift-ideas-to-celebrate-the-time-we-spend-together/) - It's been quite a year. Of course it's not over yet: Chronologically we still have a few weeks left. When this whole "New Normal" started in the spring, it was heavy on the new and light on the normal. As we head into winter, the barometer has changed — and this holiday season could well - [Are Artificial Flavors GMOs?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/are-artificial-flavors-gmos-2/) - Many of the processed foods that we see on grocery shelves today bear an ingredient label that says “artificially flavored.” Due to the prevalence of artificial additives in the marketplace, one of the questions we are asked most frequently from savvy shoppers is: “Why did I see the word artificial in the ingredients of a Non-GMO - [Navigating Meat Alternatives](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/navigating-meat-alternatives/) - In the past few years, new plant-based meat alternatives have inundated the market. These products resemble meat, but contain no actual animal tissue. They are created with plant-derived ingredients like soy or pea protein. With as many as a quarter of North American millennials describing themselves as vegetarians or vegans, and plant-based diets on the - [The New Non-GMO Project Standard Is Out! Join Us for a Look Behind the Butterfly](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-new-non-gmo-project-standard-is-out-join-us-for-a-look-behind-the-butterfly/) - We are delighted to announce that Version 16 of the Non-GMO Project Standard has been officially released and can be found here — free of charge, at any time. We are tremendously proud of the hard work and expertise that has gone into v16, including the contributions of Project staff, professional stakeholders and industry experts - [Shoppers and Brands Agree: We Want Proof It’s Non-GMO!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/shoppers-and-brands-agree-we-want-proof-its-non-gmo-2/) - It’s not just grocery shoppers who are looking for Non-GMO Project Verified products — the brands you know and trust look for the Butterfly when they source ingredients too! As shoppers demand more transparency from food brands, brands are in turn demanding more transparency and more documentation from their suppliers. For the supply chain participants - [How Independent Verifiers Help Build the Butterfly Label You Trust](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/how-independent-verifiers-help-build-the-butterfly-label-you-trust/) - More people than ever before are looking carefully at the products they bring home to their families. Considering all the information on a package, the average shopper would need to pull up a stool and make a day of it. Certifications and clean food labels like the Non-GMO Project Butterfly offer a valuable shortcut. So, - [New GMOs Created by Synbio Threaten Food Supply](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmos-created-by-synbio-threaten-food-supply/) - Brands, retailers and consumers at risk -- 2020 GMO labelling law will not apply BELLINGHAM, WASH—In an article published on January 28, 2021, in Nutrition Business Journal, synthetic biology (“synbio”) was identified as a major threat to the North American supply of food and supplements at grocery stores. In particular, natural and organic food brands, - [New GMO Alert: Two New Gene-Edited Products in the Market](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-two-new-gene-edited-products-in-the-market/) - Two Calyxt® TALEN® gene-edited products in the marketplace Every day, our researchers at the Non-GMO Project monitor the rapidly changing GMO landscape, including development and commercialization of GMOs by over 400 companies. Two recent announcements caught our eye, in part, because they could have implications for the supply chain. These products may potentially be marketed - [Outside The Breadbox Vegan Oat Products Earn Non-GMO Project Verification](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/outside-the-breadbox-vegan-oat-products-earn-non-gmo-project-verification/) - An assortment of their products have been verified compliant with the Project’s rigorous Standard. Colorado Springs, CO, February 9, 2021 Outside The Breadbox®, the first commercial gluten-free bakery in Colorado, today announced Non-GMO Project verification for 10 items from their Vegan Oat product line. Outside The Breadbox’s ingredients, systems, and facilities demonstrated compliance in a - [Manukora Honey: Good News from New Zealand's Bees, and the People who Tend to Them](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/manukora-honey-good-news-from-new-zealands-bees-and-the-people-who-tend-to-them/) - There is good news in the world of bees, and that news comes from New Zealand: Honey bee populations in the country have been growing steadily for the last century. Progress like this is all the more critical as global populations of bees and other pollinators move in the opposite direction. This achievement speaks to - [Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified: A Tale of Two Certifications](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/organic-and-non-gmo-project-verified-a-tale-of-two-certifications/) - We're often asked how Non-GMO Project Verification and USDA Organic Certification intersect. If "Organic is always non-GMO," then what does the Non-GMO Project Verification mark offer to brands and shoppers? A lot! Let's walk through it. The Non-GMO Project Verification Program is focused solely and deeply on GMOs, supported by testing and supply chain tracing. - [This Genetically Modified Pink Pineapple Can Be Yours — For $49](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/this-genetically-modified-pink-pineapple-can-be-yours-for-49/) - On October 13, 2020, fruit giant Del Monte Fresh released the Pinkglow Pineapple, a fruit that is genetically modified to produce pink flesh. Priced at up to $49, the Pinkglow is beyond the reach — and reason — of many consumers, which appears to suit Del Monte just fine. It is grown, marketed and sold - [Join the Non-GMO Project in Commenting on USDA’s Proposed Regulation of Genetically Engineered Animals](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/join-the-non-gmo-project-in-commenting-on-usdas-proposed-regulation-of-genetically-engineered-animals/) - The USDA has extended the public comment period for its proposed regulation of certain genetically engineered animals. Under its framework, the USDA would oversee these GMO animals and products from them, such as meat, eggs, milk or other derivatives, as they move throughout the supply chain. In our submission, outlined below, the Non-GMO Project explains - [What Could a Non-GMO Food System Look Like?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/what-could-a-non-gmo-food-system-look-like/) - The term "non-GMO food system" is, on its own, a little vague. It identifies most clearly what it is not. Genetic modification is used to engineer a specific trait in an organism to achieve a particular outcome, such as crops that are tolerant to herbicide applications. But the practice fails to take into account the - [The Magic — and the Monopoly — of Seeds](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-magic-and-the-monopoly-of-seeds/) - "Okay, you see this little bean that destroyed itself and gave you a new sprout?... Put that in the soil so you can get a hundred other ones, and then put one of those in the soil so you can get a thousand." — Ron Finley, educator, activist, gangster gardener Seeds are magical things. Each seed - [How Do GMOs Affect Biodiversity?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/how-do-gmos-affect-biodiversity/) - In the past 25 years, genetically modified organisms have transformed the agricultural landscape, figuratively and literally. The greatest impacts have come from some of the earliest and most widely adopted GMO crops, which now take up over 90% of U.S. cropland. While the trend toward crop uniformity did not start with GMOs, this technology has - [Restoring Our Connection to the Earth — Every Day](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/restoring-our-connection-to-the-earth-every-day/) - Today, millions of people around the world will celebrate Earth Day. With a call to action to Restore Our Earth, more than 1 billion people across the globe will come together to mark a fundamental and familiar truth: That our planet is ailing and that human activity continues to have a profound impact. But there - [RIJUICE EARNS NON-GMO PROJECT VERIFICATION](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/rijuice-earns-non-gmo-project-verification/) - Lancaster, PA. 04/23/2021 — Select Juice, LLC, 100% cold-pressed juice created in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, today announced Non-GMO Project verification for seven fruit and vegetable juice blends from their ríjuice® product line. The company’s ingredients, systems, and facilities demonstrated compliance in a third-party audit and verification of traceability of sourced ingredients from - [New GMO Alert: Genetically Modified Salmon Ready for Launch](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-genetically-modified-salmon-ready-for-launch/) - AquAdvantage® Genetically Modified Salmon Ready for U.S. Commercial Launch Welcome to the second edition of our New GMO Alerts newsletter! One of the Non-GMO Project’s primary goals is to create greater transparency in the supply chain, empowering you to make informed choices about the ingredients you use or the brands you choose. As the only U.S. organization - [Genetically engineered fish and meat coming to your table... soon?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/genetically-engineered-fish-and-meat-coming-to-your-table-soon/) - Public’s opportunity to demand more testing and stricter regulation ends on May 7 BELLINGHAM, Wash—May 4, 2021. Genetically engineered animals are being developed at an accelerating pace, and could, with few regulations and limited testing, be arriving on dining room tables in the US in 2021. That’s due in part by efforts made by the - [Enter to Win a Rad Power Bike — and #BeTheButterfly](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/enter-to-win-a-rad-power-bike-and-bethebutterfly/) - During the final month of our Butterfly Effect campaign, we're celebrating the same way we began: By giving away a state-of-the-art Rad Power Bike! We are delighted to partner again with this innovative Pacific Northwest company dedicated to accessible, sustainable and fun transportation for all. Visit the contest page to enter and share your reason - [GMO Salmon Launching this Spring in the U.S.](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/gmo-salmon-launching-this-spring-in-the-u-s/) - The first batch of genetically modified salmon raised in a U.S. facility has been sold from AquaBounty's facility in Albany, Ind. The GMO salmon were modified with DNA from both a Chinook salmon and an ocean pout to grow nearly twice as fast as non-GMO Atlantic salmon while consuming less feed. Will GMO salmon be - [New GMOs and Where to Find Them](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmos-and-where-to-find-them/) - It's been a big year for the biotech industry. You may have noticed the wealth of headlines reporting breakthroughs in gene editing and other new GMO techniques, news stories littered with acronyms like CRISPR, TALEN and RNAi. These are just some of the new techniques being used to create novel products in our food supply - [New GMO Alert: Perfect Day](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/perfect-day/) - Brands use Perfect Day® Synbio Proteins to Create GE Ice Cream As animal-free food alternatives rise in popularity, some brands are turning to synthetic biology—or synbio—to make these products. What is synbio? As it’s used in the market today, synbio is a GMO technique that involves the modification of microorganisms to create ingredients, such - [Our Vision for the Future: A Response to the USDA](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/our-vision-for-the-future-a-response-to-the-usda/) - On April 21, 2021, the USDA invited public comments on the future of the food system: From commodities and food crop production to the supply chains that process crops and transport them. This kind of comprehensive look at critical systems is both timely — with lessons learned from the global pandemic — and crucial to - [Your Choices Make a Difference](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/your-choices-make-a-difference/) - The Non-GMO Project was created because people had questions about genetically modified organisms. In the years before the Project was founded, now-Executive Director Megan Westgate worked at a food co-op. "We were seeing in stores that increasingly people were coming in and looking for non-GMO choices," she says. "They were having a hard time - [The Monsanto Papers, An Excerpt: The Billion-Dollar Baby](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-monsanto-papers-an-excerpt-the-billion-dollar-baby/) - The following is an excerpt from The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man’s Search for Justice, a new book by investigative journalist Carey Gillam. The book tells the story of Lee Johnson’s landmark lawsuit against Monsanto alleging the company’s popular weed killer causes cancer. Join the Non-GMO Project July 13 at 4:00 p.m. - [Introducing 'New GMO Alerts' Monthly Newsletter](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/introducing-new-gmo-alerts-monthly-newsletter/) - Every day, our researchers monitor the biotechnology industry, keeping a close eye on new GMO developments and where they’re entering the food system. The biotech industry is expanding so rapidly, it's a full-time job. In the five years since we began actively tracking them, the number of GMO developers has increased nearly 300%. Today, - [URBL is now Non-GMO Project Verified!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/urbl-is-now-non-gmo-project-verified/) - [Vancouver, Canada, 07/14/21] — URBL (https://www.urblicious.com), plant-based “functional botanical” beverage shots, today announced Non-GMO Project Verification (https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/) for their product line “Superfood Decoctions.” The company’s ingredients, supply-chain, and production facilities demonstrated compliance in a third-party audit and verification of traceability of sourced ingredients from suppliers. Commitment towards sustainability and transparency “Providing clean, natural, and allergen-free - [New GMO Alert: Animal-Plant Hybrids from Moolec Science](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-animal-plant-hybrids-from-moolec-science/) - Moolec Science is Genetically Engineering Animal-Plant Hybrids As our research team uncovers the frontiers of genetic engineering, we often think, “You just can’t make this stuff up!” Today, we have an alert for you about the exploitation of plants to create animal proteins. It’s one more reason to carefully track the inputs used to make your - [New GMO Alert: Collagen from Genetically Engineered Microbes](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-collagen-from-genetically-engineered-microbes/) - If you’re one who prefers animal-free products, vegan collagen might be up your alley. But if you wish to avoid GMOs, you’ll want to stop and consider how exactly that collagen was made. If it involved synbio, it would fall squarely under the Non-GMO Project Standard’s definition of a GMO product. That’s because synbio - [What is Bioengineered Food?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/what-is-bioengineered-food/) - On January 1, 2022, the federal Bioengineered (BE) Food labeling law will take full effect. Under the BE labeling law, certain food products that are made with GMOs will require a disclosure of bioengineered ingredients. The BE labeling law, known formally as the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard or NBFDS, was introduced in 2016 as - [What Are Micro Ingredients and Why Are They Important?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/what-are-micro-ingredients-and-why-are-they-important/) - When we were getting the Project started, the thing that motivated me the most was the need to preserve non-GMO choices in the food supply, because they were disappearing. There weren't going to be any non-GMO choices if we didn’t do something.— Megan Westgate, Non-GMO Project Executive Director The Non-GMO Project Standard is the guiding - [Data Drop – Natural Food Shopper](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-data-drop-august-2021/) - Who’s choosing the Butterfly? Meet the natural food shopper. Curious about today’s natural food shoppers? We were too! That’s why, last year we conducted a large research project to uncover their shopping habits and motivations. It’s no surprise that the Butterfly ranks as “very meaningful” with these folks--they seek clean, trustworthy products and brand transparency. - [New GMO Alert: Spider Silk Proteins for Skin Care Products](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-spider-silk-proteins-for-skin-care-products/) - Beauty is big biz. So it’s no surprise that GMOs are quickly making their way into personal care products. Using synthetic biology, companies can produce ingredients such as collagen and yes, even spider silk proteins! Here are two companies advancing the use of GMO-made spider silk proteins in body care products. Synthetic biology—which most - [New GMOs in Virtually Every Grocery Aisle](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmos-in-virtually-every-grocery-aisle/) - It's been nearly 30 years since the USDA approved the first genetically modified crop. During that time, technology has drastically outpaced regulation — and products made from new GMO techniques are hitting grocery store shelves near you. When genetically modified organisms first came on the scene in the early 1990s, the cast of characters was - [Food waste fighting powerhouse LOOP Mission is now Non-GMO Project Verified](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/food-waste-fighting-powerhouse-loop-mission-is-now-non-gmo-project-verified/) - Montreal, September 27th, 2021 – Ranked among the world’s best new startups and already considered a global leader in the fight against food waste, today LOOP Mission proudly announces that its catalog of cold-pressed juices and smoothies are officially Non-GMO Project Verified. The Non-GMO Project is North America’s most rigorous third-party verification for non-GMO foods - [(Un)Greenwashing GMOs](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/ungreenwashing-gmos/) - Agriculture is uniquely positioned in the environmental movement. Because everyone needs to eat, a sustainable food system is crucial for humanity's well-being. However, agriculture is currently responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, and crops exposed to extreme weather events are vulnerable to the impacts of a changing climate. Everybody wants a truly - [Celebrate Good Food Month!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/celebrate-good-food-month/) - At the Non-GMO Project we believe you have a right to know how the products you buy align with your values, and third-party certifications play a crucial role. When you see the labels with independent third-party certifiers on your food, you know that the product faced a rigorous and impartial evaluation to ensure it met - [Is Synbio Vanilla "Natural"? Heck, No!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/is-synbio-vanilla-natural-heck-no/) - This article is part of a 3-part series on familiar foods with surprising backstories. Part One: What is the past, present and future of the humble vanilla bean, a tasty and lucrative crop that pits biotechnology against traditional knowledge and sustainable farming? Read Part Two: What Does Bill Gates Have To Do With Ethiopian Chickens? and - [What Does Bill Gates Have To Do With Ethiopian Chickens?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/what-does-bill-gates-have-to-do-with-ethiopian-chickens/) - This article is part of a 3-part series on familiar foods with surprising backstories. Part Two: Chickens are quickly becoming the world's most widely consumed meat. Intensive factory farming dominates poultry production, creating a laundry list of related problems — but is genetic engineering an effective solution? Read Part One: Is Synbio Vanilla "Natural"? Heck, - [New GMO Alert: Plant-Based “Meat” made with GMOs](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-plant-based-meat-made-with-gmos/) - How was your plant-based “meat” made? More than ever, consumers are turning to plant-based meat alternatives as a way to show their solidarity with nature and their commitment to more sustainable practices. However, it’s important to note that some of these products are made with GMOs, and more are likely on the way. When - [GMOs and Heritage Corn: Protecting the Source of Life](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/gmos-and-heritage-corn-protecting-the-source-of-life/) - This article is part of a 3-part series on familiar foods with surprising backstories. Part Three: Mexico is the birthplace of corn, and corn is the "source of life." But the unique genetic resources of native maize — and the social structure and cultural identity that evolved along with the crops — are under threat - [The World's First GMO Salmon is Coming to America](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-worlds-first-gmo-salmon-is-coming-to-america-2/) - GMO Salmon have made headlines before—check out our older blog for more details on the fishiest GMOs. AquAdvantage Salmon to be Sold in the United States On March 8, the American FDA lifted its ban on the import of the genetically modified AquAdvantage salmon created by AquaBounty Technologies. The FDA initially approved this GMO for - [How Nutrient Density Will Reshape the Food System — And Our Health](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/how-nutrient-density-will-reshape-the-food-system-and-our-health/) - Did you know that a carrot you eat today is less nutritious than a carrot your grandparents ate? That's because nutrient density, the amount of nutrition food delivers to the eater relative to how many calories it contains, has declined since their time.Your grandparents' carrots provided about the same calories but significantly more nutrients. Today, - [Farming with the Amazon Forest](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/farming-with-the-amazon-forest/) - If you were walking on a small farm managed by an Indigenous woman in the Amazon jungle, you might not realize it until she pointed out her crops to you. There are no rows, no chemicals, no straight lines of one type of plant stretching off into the distance. Among her food and medicinal crops, - [Data Drop — The Conscious Consumer](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-conscious-consumer/) - According to last month's New Hope Expo West Keynote Presentation, sustainability and "shopping your values" continue to drive consumer behavior. Here's how: 77% of all shoppers believe sustainability is important when selecting products — an 8 point increase from 2021. 66% of all consumers and 80% of young adults prioritize sustainability and are willing to pay more - [The Non-GMO Project Standard — Announcements](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-standard-announcements/) - The Non-GMO Project Standard v16.1 has been published. - [Program Rules and Procedures: Announcements](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/program-rules-and-procedures/) - The Non-GMO Project is releasing the Program Rules and Procedures to increase transparency in the Product Verification Program (PVP) for all stakeholders. This overarching document outlines the PVP's rules and requirements, including procedures specific to different phases of the Participant's life cycle in the program. Version 1.1 of the Rules and Procedures was released on - [5 Behaviors That Shape Our World](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/5-behaviors-that-shape-our-world/) - The Non-GMO Project is based on the simple idea that everyone has the right to know how their food is made, and to make choices that align with their values. The Butterfly's growth (66k Verified products and counting!) stems from its resonance, from people all over the world seeking out more natural, non-GMO options. Simply - [Save Our Soil! 6 Reasons To Support a Better Farm Bill](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/save-our-soil-6-reasons-to-support-a-better-farm-bill/) - The U.S. Farm Bill directly impacts your life at least three times per day — at breakfast, lunch and dinner. It affects everyone who grows, buys or eats food in America because it determines how America produces food. The Non-GMO Project joins Regenerate America and a coalition of farmers, businesses, nonprofits and individuals to demand - [Data Drop — Food and Technology](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/food-and-technology/) - Most people are comfortable cooking with technology, but have little desire to eat it. Plus other takeaways from the Hartman Group's Food & Technology 2022 report. An estimated 39% of Americans say they would buy smart technology to help with cooking More than 1/3 of shoppers believe bioengineered foods are too processed and unnatural. 7 - [New GMO Alert: Gene-edited Microbes Introduce a New Twist in GMO Agriculture](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-gene-edited-microbes-introduce-a-new-twist-in-gmo-agriculture/) - As many seek new approaches and tangible mechanisms to address the effects of climate change in agriculture, some are opting for solutions that involve an increased reliance on biotechnology. In September of 2022, President Biden issued the Executive Order (EO) on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure America Bioeconomy (EO 14091). - [The Old Story Behind New GMOs](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-old-story-behind-new-gmos/) - Question: What do animal-free dairy proteins, vegan collagen and the blood-like compound found in some plant-based burgers have in common? Answer: They're all ingredients featured in our new GMO awareness campaigns during the past year — and they all come from GMOs! If you've been following along with us, you probably know that new GMOs - [Join Us at Expo West!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/expo-west/) - Join the Non-GMO Project at Natural Products Expo West 2023! - [Data Drop — Non-GMO Acreage](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-acreage/) - Non-GMO Project verification builds the natural and non-GMO supply chain, helping to protect an estimated 25 million acres of U.S. farmland from biodiversity loss and increased herbicide use associated with GMOs. • 6.5 million acres of U.S. farmland produce non-GMO corn. • 5.1 million acres produce non-GMO soybeans. • Non-GMO canola, alfalfa and sugar beets take up - [New GMO Alert: The seduction of beauty – What’s really in that jar?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-the-seduction-of-beauty-whats-really-in-that-jar/) - We’re all aware that GMOs are ubiquitous in much of our food, sometimes as a single or primary component and other times as a stealthy input that is barely discernible on the ingredient panel. But we don’t often think about how GMOs are showing up in other products that we encounter daily, such as body - [Coming Clean: Your guide to hidden GMOs in personal care](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/wellness/) - Celebrating wellness with the Non-GMO Project - [GMOs and Clean Beauty Products— Looking for the Butterfly in Cosmetics and Skincare](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/gmos-and-clean-beauty-products-looking-for-the-butterfly-in-cosmetics-and-skincare/) - As more people than ever turn their attention to what they put into their bodies, an increasing number of shoppers are thinking twice about what they put onto their bodies. Clean beauty labels have gained traction in some of the country's largest personal care retailers, with brands producing natural soaps, moisturizers, shampoos and more to - [Join Us this January for Little Labels, Big Impact](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/little-labels-big-impact/) - Shop sustainably with the Non-GMO Project, Fairtrade America and the Marine Stewardship Council labels. - [The Case for Debt Relief for Black Farmers](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-case-for-debt-relief-for-black-farmers/) - February is Black History Month, a time to pause and consider the contributions and losses of Black Americans. - [TIME TO COME CLEAN ABOUT HIDDEN GMOS IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/time-to-come-clean-about-hidden-gmos-in-personal-care-products/) - The Non-GMO Project Hosts February 15 Live Webinar to Address Increased Incidence of GMOs Showing Up in Wellness Products - [3 Crucial Reasons to Block GMO Salmon](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/3-crucial-reasons-to-block-gmo-salmon/) - In 2015, genetically modified AquaAdvantage salmon became the first GMO animal approved for human consumption in the U.S. and Canada. It was created through combining genetic material from a Chinook salmon and an eel-like ocean pout to the Atlantic salmon. The result is a fast-growing, entirely new fish that has since been raised in inland - [Showcase the Butterfly — Here's the numbers!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-data-drop-november-2021/) - Gain the in-store shopping advantage 66% of shoppers prefer in-store shopping — with more to come after the pandemic! Customers who look for the Butterfly spend up to 54% of their time in stores seeking out certifications — but a quarter of them have trouble finding their favorite cert marks. Make the Butterfly easier to - [Holiday Gift Guide: Tastes, Textiles and Terrariums](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/holiday-gift-guide-tastes-textiles-and-terrariums/) - We are delighted to present this year's Non-GMO Project gift giving guide! This year, there's no shortage of ways to think outside the big box store — from crafty, DIY options to one-of-a-kind gifts from local vendors. And of course, there are many online options, including a wealth of BIPOC-owned companies (it's well worth the - [New GMO Alert: GMO-Made Egg White Proteins](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-gmo-made-egg-white-proteins/) - Synbio Egg White Proteins Make Their Debut “No chicken needed.” With the help of genetic engineering, one company is making animal-free egg proteins a reality. In this case, the proteins are made through synthetic biology using genetically engineered yeast. Products of synthetic biology are considered GMOs by the Non-GMO Project Standard and, if you’ve been - [Exposing GMOs: Are You Being Fooled by Imposters?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/exposing-gmos-are-you-being-fooled-by-imposters/) - It's a classic case of mistaken identity. Some common grocery store products have odd names or unique features, and they're mistaken for GMOs. But many are proudly non-GMO — and some of them are Non-GMO Project Verified! The Butterfly helps shoppers find products that meet the highest standard in North America for GMO avoidance. To - [Non-GMO Project Presents: The Year in Food, 2021](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-presents-the-year-in-food-2021/) - As another roller-coaster of a year comes to a close, you'd be forgiven for complaining of motion sickness. With ups and downs throughout 2021, our deep gratitude continues for all the essential workers in retail grocery and healthcare — our hats come off to you, our masks stay on! Below you'll find a compilation of - [Shoppers trust the Butterfly!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-data-drop-december-2021/) - Shoppers are curious about where their food comes from. - [Busy as a Beverage](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/busy-as-a-beverage/) - What’s a “Functional Beverage?” Have you ever wondered what makes functional beverages "functional?” You'd think the fact that a beverage is 1) liquid, and 2) potable would be enough for it to functionally be considered a beverage. Prepare to be amazed. Functional beverages are a species unto themselves. The name is a food-industry term that - [6 Benefits of Going Non-GMO](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/6-benefits-to-going-non-gmo/) - Agriculture does a lot for us. It produces food, fiber and fuel. In many places, it's critical to social bonds and community. Plus, the land itself provides valuable ecosystem services, protecting the environment we need to thrive. That's why it's vital that our food systems are healthy, because a healthy food system sows the seeds - [Non-GMO Trends: The rise of functional beverages](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-data-drop-january-2022/) - Non-GMO Project Verified Juice and Functional Beverages grew 5% to $4.2B according to our latest Spins 52 week data! Plant based alternative beverages with the Butterfly are the 2nd fastest growing beverage category at nearly $2B up 7% Spins 52 week ending 10/03/21 - [There's a New Label in Town — But the Butterfly Stays Strong](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/theres-a-new-label-in-town/) - The Bioengineered (BE) Food label is part of the new federal law that identifies some — but not all — products made with GMO ingredients. The law came into full effect in the United States on January 1, 2022, following years of grassroots organizing, state actions and federal counteractions. The GMO-labeling movement that gave rise - [4 Nonprofits Everyone's Talking About](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/4-nonprofits-everyones-talking-about/) - February is Black History Month, and this year's celebration focuses on Black Health & Wellness. This theme goes beyond physical well-being, encompassing mental and spiritual health while honoring the practitioners and scholars who have worked in Black communities. Food is, of course, part of every community's health and wellness, and it's a key component of - [Know Your Labels! The Butterfly Makes Non-GMO Easy](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/know-your-labels-the-butterfly-makes-non-gmo-easy/) - There are a lot of labels at the grocery store, including one recent arrival: the new Bioengineered ("BE") food disclosure. The BE label sprung from the overwhelming public demand for labels on genetically engineered foods — but in practice, the label is confusing. It also fails to identify many common products made with GMOs. For - [New GMO Alert: Modern Kitchen](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-modern-kitchen/) - More synbio GMOs hitting the grocery store courtesy of Modern Kitchen After years of development, products of synthetic biology (synbio) are now entering the marketplace. We first heard about Perfect Day’s synbio dairy proteins (made using genetically engineered microbes) when they were introduced in Brave Robot ice cream. However, ice cream was just the beginning. - [Non-GMO Project Statement to Canada's Minister of Agriculture on Deregulation of Gene-Edited Seeds](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-statement-to-canadas-minister-of-agriculture-on-deregulation-of-gene-edited-seeds/) - In 2021, the Canadian government proposed regulatory guidance that would remove oversight from many gene-edited plants entering the marketplace. The Non-GMO Project is a significant stakeholder in the GMO debate, and the Product Verification Program includes many items produced or sold in Canada. In support of our Canadian colleagues at the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network - [Who looks for the Butterfly? Millions!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-data-drop-february-2022/) - Shoppers prefer the Butterfly — 2 out of 3 consumers are more likely to buy products with the Non-GMO Project Verification mark. Showcase your non-GMO commitment — North American consumers say they seek out certifications when shopping more than 30% of the time. This is even more true for shoppers who prefer natural products: They - [Natural Products Expo West 2022: March 8-12 in Anaheim, CA](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/natural-products-expo-west-2022-march-8-12-in-anaheim-ca/) - Each spring, over 80,000 attendees descend upon Natural Products Expo West at the Anaheim Convention Center for the largest trade show of its kind. Influencers and innovators from around the world network, talk shop, and showcase the hottest trends pushing the envelope in the natural and organic food space. The Non-GMO Project team will be - [Genetically Engineered Golden Rice: Real Hope or Misplaced Hype?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/genetically-engineered-golden-rice-real-hope-or-misplaced-hype/) - This spring, we're offering three stories on biotech's biggest and greenwashiest claims in our series, "Are GMOs really going to save the world?" Part One looks at Golden Rice, one of the most controversial GMOs ever created. Don't forget to check out Part Two, How Useful are GMOs on a Warming Planet? and Part 3, - [Will Biotech "POP" Organic Corn's Best Defense Against GMO Pollen?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/will-biotech-pop-organic-corns-best-defense-against-gmo-pollen/) - This blog was originally published on December 9, 2021. It has been updated in celebration of "Popcorn Lover's Day." For many of us, movies and popcorn go hand-in-hand. To have one without the other is only half the fun! While we sit in a dark theater, we give little thought to the fact that the - [New GMO Alert: Climate Hero Super Cake Mix](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-climate-hero-super-cake-mix/) - Let them eat cake? It’s vegan— but it’s also GMO Perfect Day and its affiliate the Urgent Company are exploring new avenues for Perfect Day’s genetically engineered (GE), animal-free dairy and whey proteins. Late last year, the Urgent Company released a new dessert under its Brave Robot brand: the Climate Hero Super Cake mix. The new - [New GMO Alert: Bee-less Honey and Bean-less Coffee: A Translation Guide](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-bee-less-honey-and-bean-less-coffee-a-translation-guide/) - As the realm of genetic modification/engineering has expanded, the marketplace is becoming increasingly inundated with the products of new genetic engineering techniques. Many of these new products are the result of a specific type of genetic engineering – synthetic biology, or synbio for short – which involves the genetic modification (primarily through the use of - [U.S. Becomes 65th Country to Label GMOs — But Whose Laws Are the Best?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/u-s-becomes-65th-country-to-label-gmos-but-whose-laws-are-the-best/) - On January 1, 2022, the bioengineered (BE) food labeling law came into full effect. This policy makes the United States the 65th country with a mandatory GMO labeling policy. Nations that enact clear and meaningful GMO labeling are responding to overwhelming public desire for it. In poll after poll, shoppers demand clear and consistent labeling. - [Shopping Your Values Is Easier Than Ever](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/shopping-your-values-is-easier-than-ever/) - If you're anything like us, you frequently shop your values at the grocery store — including looking for products that are Non-GMO Project Verified, more sustainably produced and provide fair wages to the people who make them. We're delighted to see Verified products meeting and exceeding sustainability and social impact goals more than ever before, - [Study Shows 69% of U.S. Consumers Demand Verification of Retailer & Brand Claims About Sustainability ](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/study-shows-69-of-u-s-consumers-demand-verification-of-retailer-brand-claims-about-sustainability/) - Fairtrade America, Marine Stewardship Council, and the Non-GMO Project Partner to Launch "Little Labels, Big Impact" Campaign in January 2023 - [The New BE Label is Here! Or Is It??? (And Why You Should Still Look for the Butterfly)](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-new-be-label-is-here/) - Have you seen a new label at the grocery store? The new federal Bioengineered (BE) Food labeling law went into effect on January 1, 2022. Under the law, BE disclosures are now mandatory on certain products made with GMOs. However, due to exemptions and a limited definition of a "bioengineered food," many products made with GMOs - [Why We Partner With Other Labels](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/why-we-partner-with-other-labels/) - A ship gone off-course In a food system riddled with a lack of clarity, transparency and trust, we need all hands on deck to steer our ship in the right direction. When it comes to our grocery aisles and the food system in which we live and are nourished, there’s no lack of causes to - [2022 Year in review: Trends by the numbers](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/2022-year-in-review-trends-by-the-numbers/) - To stay on top of the numbers, we measure the sales impact and trends of the Butterfly quarterly with the help of SPINS. This year, the Butterfly is in demand seeing sales growth in nearly all 100 categories tracked. For more, read our white paper on why certifications matter more than ever! 66,648 Verified products Brands with - [2022: The Year in Review](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/2022-the-year-in-review/) - It's been a big year for food, agriculture and biotechnology news — the month of September alone contained a year's worth of stories. Here is the Non-GMO Project's overview of the biggest and most impactful new stories from the world of food, 2022 edition. New year, new labeling law The federal Bioengineered food labeling law - [Spicy Miracle Ramen with Seared Kielbasa and Jammy Eggs](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/spicy-miracle-ramen-with-seared-kielbasa-and-jammy-eggs/) - The spice that blends and doesn’t overwhelm. Don't miss out on flavorful, healthy and diverse recipes with Miracle Noodle! - [Going Plant-Based to Save the Planet? Better Look For the Butterfly, Too](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/going-plant-based-to-save-the-planet-better-look-for-the-butterfly-too/) - Plant-based foods are having a renaissance. While staples such as veggie burgers and soy milk have been around for decades, we're witnessing a tsunami of innovative products that can romance the taste buds of vegans and omnivores, vegetarians and flexitarians. Recent converts to the plant-based craze credit two reasons for their choice: They want to - ["Place-ful" Eating: How to Survive Winter’s Doldrums](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/place-ful-eating-how-to-survive-winters-doldrums/) - Winter is upon us. If you're tucked away in the Pacific Northwest corner of the States like I am, that means another 4-5 months of soup season. Days are short, rain is steady, and the bright, fruit-forward flavors of summer have faded into a distant, sultry memory. It’s the season of donning our waterproof shells - [Who Ate All the Frankenfish? (Hint: It Might Have Been You!)](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/who-ate-all-the-frankenfish-hint-it-might-have-been-you/) - The world's first genetically modified animal approved for human consumption was the AquaAdvantage salmon, a GMO with added genetic material from a Chinook salmon and the eel-like ocean pout. Throughout 2017 and 2018, Canadian consumers became the first people to eat the fast-growing frankenfish — but they didn't know it. Despite consistent polling that most - [Millions of Shoppers recognize the Butterfly](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-data-drop-april-2022/) - Who recognizes the Butterfly? Millions! 54% of North American consumers recognize the Non-GMO Project verification mark.1 Of those consumers: More than half say the Butterfly is important to them when making purchasing decisions. 88% are willing to pay a premium (up to 15%) for Verified products. 6-8% of those consumers are willing to pay a premium for Non-GMO Project Verified products over self-made - [How useful are GMOs on a warming planet? Middling.](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/how-useful-are-gmos-on-a-warming-planet-middling/) - This spring we’re exploring biotech’s biggest and greenwashiest claims in our series Are GMOs really going to save the world? This is the second piece in the series. Don't forget to check out Part One of the series, Genetically Engineered Golden Rice: Real Hope or Misplaced Hype? and Part Three, Can a Lab-based Food System - [How Big Ag Accidentally Inspired Earth Day (And the Non-GMO Project)](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/how-big-ag-accidentally-inspired-earth-day-and-the-non-gmo-project/) - “Nature has introduced great variety into the landscape, but man has displayed a passion for simplifying it.” — Rachel Carson, Silent Spring The first Earth Day celebration, held on April 22, 1970, is commonly credited as the birth of the modern environmental movement. More than 50 years later, Earth Day is the largest secular celebration - [What Could a Non-GMO Food System Look Like?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-food-system/) - The term "non-GMO food system" is, on its own, a little vague. It identifies most clearly what it is not. Genetic modification is used to engineer a specific trait in an organism to achieve a particular outcome, such as crops that are tolerant to herbicide applications. But the practice fails to take into account the - [New GMO Alert: Recombinetics Heat-Tolerant GE Cow](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-recombinetics-heat-tolerant-ge-cow/) - Is a GE heat-tolerant cow a good thing? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that a genetically engineered (GE) cow poses a low risk and does not raise any safety concerns, making it safe for human consumption. The angus cow (Bos taurus) has been engineered using CRISPR-Cas9 to be more heat-tolerant based on genetic - [Shoppers are choosing non-GMO choices](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-data-drop-may-2022/) - Watch for synbio ingredients! Why? Because customers are still shopping for non-GMO choices that exclude synbio. 65% of shoppers worry about the long-term impact of genetically engineered foods on our collective health. 60% of shoppers react negatively to the term synbio, which is why GMO companies are rebranding and using a host of other names such as “precision - [New GMO Alert: Betterland Foods](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-betterland-foods/) - Betterland Foods™ – Food that is better for whom? Animal-free food alternatives continue to enter the marketplace with great fanfare. Many of these products are created using synthetic biology, also known as synbio, a technique that involves the genetic engineering of microorganisms to create novel ingredients that an unmodified microorganism could never produce – such - [5 Ways Dairy Can Be a Climate Ally](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/5-ways-dairy-can-be-a-climate-ally/) - Every June, we highlight natural dairy products and producers during National Dairy Month. This year's celebrations are particularly important because of a new GMO antagonist: synbio non-animal dairy proteins. Synbio dairy proteins are made using synthetic biology, which generally exploits genetically modified microorganisms to produce novel compounds. Synthetic biology is just one part of the - [What's wrong with GMOs? A lot.](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-gmos-a-lot/) - When GMOs were commercialized in the 1990s, few people knew about these novel organisms entering the food supply. Their development, testing and deployment had occurred with a startling lack of transparency. However, as early GMOs and their derivatives made their way into more and more common food products, folks in the natural foods sector started - [Bell’s Reines is now Non-GMO Project Verified!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/bells-reines-is-now-non-gmo-project-verified/) - Dulcet Scintilla, a food industry game changer, and a pioneer of clean high-quality ingredients has obtained the Non-GMO Project Verified certification for its Bell’s Reines full line of miniature soft cookies. Dulcet Scintilla’s brand Bell’s Reines cookies are made without artificial preservatives or artificial flavors since creation in 2019. Dulcet Scintilla wants to support its - [Non-GMO Project Stands with Straus Family Creamery, Other Dairy Farmers, as Synbio Milk Accelerates](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-stands-with-straus-family-creamery-other-dairy-farmers-as-synbio-milk-accelerates/) - GMO “Animal-Free” Dairy Threatens Non-GMO, Organic Producers Bellingham, Wash. – May 25, 2022 – During June Dairy Month, the Non-GMO Project joins American dairy farmers in calling out synthetic dairy, which is quietly appearing in grocery store coolers throughout North America. In recent years, “animal-free” dairy proteins have found their way into everything from ice - [The Butterfly Protects Your Right To Choose](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-butterfly-protects-your-right-to-choose/) - At the Non-GMO Project, we believe everyone has the right to know what's in their food and deserves access to non-GMO choices. For the past 15 years, we've protected that right with the most trustworthy, rigorous certification in North America for GMO avoidance. With new and experimental GMOs entering the food supply unlabeled and unregulated, - [What Is a GMO?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/what-is-a-gmo/) - When GMOs first came on the market in the 1990s, the general public didn't know much about them. Thankfully, we've come a long way since then. Through the advocacy of activist organizations, including the Non-GMO Project, familiarity with the term GMO is nearly universal.* We love to see awareness of the GMO issue grow (in - [Better with the Butterfly](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/better-with-the-butterfly/) - Shape a better future with products made just as nature intended. These days products of all shapes, sizes and uses come with a whole lot of labels. Luckily, there's only one that you need to look for to ensure you're getting one that's better for you, your family and our planet. Just look for the - [How Nature Can Inspire Your Own Dormant Season](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/how-nature-can-inspire-your-own-dormant-season/) - In the Northern hemisphere, winter is nature's time for slowness and rest. Farms and gardens sink into a period of dormancy, inactive but protected from the harsh elements. Many plants have natural cycles of growth and rest that match the climate of their region. For some species, the cold is as necessary as the sun. - [The Butterfly label on cookies, pies and candy canes](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-butterfly-label-on-cookies-pies-and-candy-canes/) - Cookies, pies and candy canes are in abundance this time of year. Shoppers with a sweet tooth are choosing brands with the Butterfly.* Verified candy products are up 7%, with non-chocolate candies hitting a particularly high note at 12% growth (must be the sugar rush!) Sales of Verified treats from the freezer section finished the year at $429 million. Frozen - [New GMO Alert: Move over synbio stevia; there are new GMO sweeteners in town](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-move-over-synbio-stevia-there-are-new-gmo-sweeteners-in-town-november-2022/) - Move over synbio stevia; there are new GMO sweeteners in town The stevia plant (Stevia rebaudiana) features leaves that contain sweetness compounds known as rebaudiosides, or Rebs for short. Each Reb has a slightly different flavor profile. When extracted from the stevia leaf, they combine to create a sweetener that has a slightly bitter, and often unpopular, - [New GMO Alert: Purple tomato recently approved for U.S. import and cultivation](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-purple-tomato-recently-approved-for-u-s-import-and-cultivation/) - October is Non-GMO Month! New GMO Alert – Purple Tomato Recently Approved for U.S. Import and Cultivation Eat two tomatoes and call me in the morning As new GMO techniques such as CRISPR are making it easier and cheaper to genetically modify plants, researchers are expanding their focus to manipulate different types of crops, those that - [The Butterfly label in the dairy aisle](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-data-drop-june-2022/) - A third of all shoppers who are aware of the Butterfly label seek it out in the dairy aisle. (Linkage 2020) Nearly half of all North American shoppers view lab-grown proteins and cell-cultured meat and dairy negatively. (Linkage 2021) 60% of shoppers doubt lab-grown food can be as safe, healthy and nutritious as food grown on a farm. (Linkage - [Sales of frozen treats are growing](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-data-drop-july-2022/) - Shoppers are keeping cool this summer, driving $464M in sales* of frozen treats. How does the subcategory break down? Plant-based ice creams held the largest share with 30% of sales, while traditional ice cream and sorbet saw 14%. Frozen fruit was also very popular, at 24% of sales. Freezer-section pies and desserts held 16%, tied with novelty items such as - [Regenerative agriculture's reputation is growing!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-data-drop-august-2022/) - The connection between human and planetary health is top of mind for many people. However, curiosity remains high around issues like soil health and regenerative food systems. Companies like ours play a pivotal role in building a sustainable supply chain — and sharing our commitment to a healthier planet with our customers. Regenerative agriculture's reputation is growing! 57% - [New GMO Alert: Animal-Free Dairy Products to Watch Out For](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-animal-free-dairy-products-to-watch-out-for/) - Recently, animal-free dairy proteins have entered the marketplace as ingredients in a variety of food products, including milk, ice cream, and cake mix. To date, these products have featured Perfect Day’s synbio animal-free whey proteins. However, Perfect Day is not the only company developing these synbio proteins, which are produced using genetically modified microorganisms in - [Who's Looking Out for You? We Are!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/whos-looking-out-for-you-we-are/) - In the 1990s, GMOs entered the food supply without public consultation or consent. The first generation of GMOs were novel organisms created in a lab by combining DNA from different species. The genetically modified crops were engineered to withstand weedkillers or produce their own insecticide. While GMOs were added to common products that were consumed - [New GMO Alert: Bioceres GM HB4 Wheat Gains Traction Worldwide](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-first-gmo-wheat-to-be-introduced-commercially/) - Bioceres GM HB4 Wheat Gains Traction Worldwide Wheat is a grain fundamental to global health and food security across the world. Our breads, pastas, and other wheat-based foods take up a major portion on our plates, providing an estimated 20% of calories globally. Other principal crops such as corn and soy, which are mostly GMO, are - [What's NOT a GMO?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/whats-not-a-gmo/) - At the Non-GMO Project, part of our goal is to help people better understand the GMO issue so they can make the best decisions for themselves. Through articles like this one, as well as infographics and videos, we educate the public about GMOs and where they might appear. That work often involves combatting common misconceptions. - [More Butterfly for Your Buck](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/more-butterfly-for-your-buck/) - During the last few years, grocery shopping has gone from being a reasonably predictable chore to something more like a roller coaster ride. From pandemic-induced pantry stocking, supply chain shortages and historic inflation, many of us have one eye on our shopping cart and the other on our pocketbooks. With the rising cost of groceries - [New GMO Alert: Motif FoodWorks™](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-more-gmos-in-meat-alternatives/) - A New Plant-Based Meat Analog – This Time with Synbio Bovine Blood Proteins The Non-GMO Project closely monitors all food and ingredient products made using synbio (also known as precision fermentation) and has done so for a number of years. We are now seeing these products making their way into the food supply chain. Since - [The Non-GMO Pet: Why We Verify Products for Your Best Friend](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-non-gmo-pet-why-we-verify-products-for-your-best-friend/) - Did you know the Non-GMO Project verifies food and wellness products for animals as well as products made for people? It's true! Verified food and treats abound, and dogs and cats are common benefactors. There are also other Verified supplies, including pet wipes, supplements and first aid products designed for creatures great and small. Looking - [This School Year, Go Non-GMO for Lunch](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/this-school-year-go-non-gmo-for-lunch/) - Here comes the school year! And with it, the creative challenge of what to put in your kids' lunchboxes. Day after day. For the next 10 months, give or take. It's no wonder many caregivers struggle to come up with fresh combos of healthy, tasty meals that travel well without refrigeration. We've got some fresh - [Sales of Plant-Based foods are growing](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-data-drop-september-2022/) - According to the Plant Based Food Association, sales of plant-based foods are growing three times faster¹ than overall retail food sales. People are looking for the Butterfly when they shop! From 2019-2021² : Sales of refrigerated cheese and plant-based cheese grew by 17.2%, while sales of Non-GMO Project Verified products grew by 54.5%! In frozen plant-based meat alternatives, the Butterfly effect was even more pronounced. - [New GMO Alert: Molecular Farming](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/new-gmo-alert-molecular-farming/) - Molecular Farming: Creating Peas that are Both Plant and Animal? What is molecular farming? Technically, molecular farming is defined as the production of proteins and other metabolites that are considered valuable to medicine or industry in plants traditionally used in agriculture. Some have casually referred to molecular farming as synbio on steroids. Thus, inasmuch as - [Synbio Milk Is a Dud](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/synbio-milk-is-a-dud/) - June is National Dairy Month! We're celebrating natural dairy by investigating an interloper in the dairy aisle, a wolf in cow's clothing: synthetic biology dairy proteins. Synbio proteins have fed the biotech's growing dairy presence in recent years, spawning a range of products made with non-animal dairy proteins. So far, these products include GMO milk, - [Stay Cool and Non-GMO With Verified Ice Cream](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/stay-cool-and-non-gmo-with-verified-ice-cream/) - Do you scream for ice cream? Or perhaps you love the taste of plant-based? Either way, we've got you covered with chilled Non-GMO Project Verified treats certain to satisfy. Each brand offers something special, and all create innovative flavors made with high-quality ingredients. Ice cream and non-dairy frozen desserts pair wonderfully with fresh berries that - [Non-GMO Project Verified products saw steep sales growth, study finds](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-verified-products-saw-steep-sales-growth-study-finds/) - If a consumer cares about GMOs in their food, they know they need to look for the Non-GMO Project’s butterfly. The certification is granted to products that meet a stringent set of regulations that ensure genetically modified or bioengineered ingredients are not included. Many products that are not required by federal law to label bioengineered ingredients - [Testing Protects Your Right To Choose Non-GMO](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/testing-protects-your-right-to-choose-non-gmo/) - The Non-GMO Project is North America's most rigorous certification for GMO avoidance. Our Standard requires ingredient tracing, segregation and testing of major ingredients that are high risk for being GMO. Testing is essential for managing the risks posed by novel organisms, including potential environmental harm and economic impacts. Just as importantly, testing for the presence - [Holiday Gift Guide: Inspiration To Fit Your Budget](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/holiday-gift-guide-inspiration-to-fit-your-budget/) - The gift-giving season is nearly here! We asked Non-GMO Project team members what they're excited to give and receive this year. They came back with a range of items to show your loved ones how much you care. Whether you're looking to make a big splash by investing in a future family heirloom, seeking something - [Together We Can Regenerate America](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/together-we-can-regenerate-america/) - The Non-GMO Project is proud to be a part of the Regenerate America campaign, working with Kiss the Ground and a diverse coalition of farmers, businesses, nonprofits and concerned citizens working to make regenerative agriculture the cornerstone of the 2023 Farm Bill. Together, we can lay the foundations of a healthy and sustainable food system - [Volunteer on the Standards Committee!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/volunteer-on-the-standards-committee/) - We are actively recruiting for three volunteers to serve as Voting Members on the Standards Committee (SC). If you are interested in making a positive impact in the Non-GMO space through your knowledge, experience, and passion, apply! The SC oversees the development of the Non-GMO Project Standard and is responsible for addressing all standard-related comments received from - [The Butterfly Lands on More Natural Choices](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/the-butterfly-lands-on-more-natural-choices/) - The Non-GMO Project was created to provide a trustworthy and rigorous way to avoid GMOs in food and personal care products. Simply put, the Project was created to serve you and millions of people like you. We serve everyone who grows, makes, buys, sells and eats food in the United States and Canada. By maintaining - [Where New GMOs Show Up in Plant-Based Foods](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/where-new-gmos-show-up-in-plant-based-foods/) - Eaters are choosing plant-based options more often than they ever have before. Their choices are motivated by health and climate concerns, affordability, animal welfare and more. To meet the demand, hundreds of Non-GMO Project partner brands create Verified plant-based products using natural innovations. These are companies that turn to non-GMO or organic ingredients to emulate - [GNT launches Non-GMO Project Verified range of clean-label EXBERRY® color concentrates](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/gnt-launches-non-gmo-project-verified-range-of-clean-label-exberry-color-concentrates/) - GNT launches Non-GMO Project Verified range of clean-label EXBERRY® color concentrates [Dallas, NC, September 6, 2022] — EXBERRY® by GNT has created a new portfolio of Non-GMO Project Verified colors that eliminates the need for manufacturers to secure independent non-GMO approval. Based on the concept of coloring food with food, EXBERRY® colors are clean-label concentrates - [More Than Half of All Plant-Based Foods Are Non-GMO Project Verified – and Growing](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/more-than-half-of-all-plant-based-foods-are-non-gmo-project-verified-and-growing/) - Consumer preference shows GMOs are not wanted or needed in the innovative plant-based space Bellingham, Wash. – September 7, 2022 – Last year plant-based food sales grew three times faster than total sales, with market value at an all-time high of $7.4 billion. One of the fastest growing product categories, plant-based foods is expected to reach - [Looking for Plant-Based Foods? Non-GMO Options Abound!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/looking-for-plant-based-foods-non-gmo-options-abound/) - Did you know plant-based foods are one of the fastest-growing grocery categories? Shoppers are picking more plant-based options than ever before. As the plant-based category grows, so does biotechnology's interest in it. Traditional, transgenic GMOs — including herbicide tolerant soybeans and corn engineered to create its own pesticide — have threatened the plant-based movement since - [Sales of Non-GMO Project verified products are growing](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-data-drop-october-2022/) - It's Non-GMO Month, our annual celebration of the right to choose non-GMO! Data from SPINS shows that sales really are better with the Butterfly. Sales of Non-GMO Project Verified products growing +17.7%. The second quarter of 2022 shows we're headed for more than $40 billion in annual sales of Verified goods. - [Plant-Based Foods in the Social Justice Movement](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/plant-based-foods-in-the-social-justice-movement/) - A quick google image search of the word "vegans" reveals pictures of colorful fruits and vegetables and not-so-colorful people. According to the internet, the face of veganism is young, middle-class, and mostly white. But this image is inaccurate and distorts the origins and much of the non-GMO innovation taking place in the plant-based space. According - [Executive Order is a Massive Push Toward Further Privatization of U.S. Food Supply](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/executive-order-is-a-massive-push-toward-further-privatization-of-u-s-food-supply/) - On September 12, 2022, President Biden issued Executive Order 14081, Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy. The order aims to significantly aid food security, supply chain resilience and environmental health. However, the Non-GMO Project is gravely concerned about how biotechnology is applied to food. We believe the executive - [This Summer's Biggest and Tastiest Food News](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/this-summers-biggest-and-tastiest-news/) - There's a lot going on. In case you missed it, there have been several news stories lately regarding the food system — including some that impact your right to choose whether or not to consume GMOs. As always, the Non-GMO Project continues to advocate for natural, resilient and sustainable food supply, to build and protect - [Celebrate Non-GMO Project Verification with Zing!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/celebrate-non-gmo-verification-with-zing/) - At Zing, we’re celebrating our Non-GMO Project verification status! In addition to raising awareness about sustainable agricultural practices, we’re also excited to partner with like-minded brands to help educate consumers about the importance of choosing non-genetically modified foods. Here at Zing, we pride ourselves on providing real, nutritious solutions for the entire family. We believe - [Beverages are Better with the Butterfly!](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/non-gmo-project-data-drop-november-2022/) - The latest SPINS data shows shoppers prefer apple beverages without genetically modified Arctic Apples and dairy products without the GMOs in the livestock feed. Sales of Verified refrigerated eggnog and buttermilk have grown 73% since 20191. This year's growth is already up 58% — and the holidays haven't even started! Apple juice and cider sales with the Butterfly have increased 11% year over year, with $71 - [Mexico’s GMO Corn Ban Aims To Protect Cultural Heritage](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/mexicos-gmo-corn-ban-aims-to-protect-cultural-heritage/) - On the last day of 2020, Mexican President Lopez Obrador pledged to phase out GMO corn imports and prohibit the use of glyphosate — the herbicide that commonly accompanies many GMO crops — by 2024. The decree is ambitious, controversial and well-worth defending. Mexico is the birthplace of corn, and one of the United States' - [Could These 5 Indigenous Fishing Techniques Help Revitalize Salmon?](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/could-these-5-indigenous-fishing-techniques-help-revitalize-salmon/) - The Non-GMO Project is based in Bellingham, Washington, on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish tribes. Indigenous people have fished and stewarded salmon for thousands of years in this region. Today, salmon face a daunting combination of threats — habitat loss, climate change and disease from farmed fish. And when GMO salmon entered the - [You Say Tomato, We Say GMO](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/you-say-tomato-we-say-gmo/) - The USDA recently approved a new, genetically modified purple tomato for cultivation in the U.S. The tomato is engineered to be high in anthocyanins, a purple pigment with antioxidant properties reported to have health benefits. The modifications have also increased the GMO's shelf life. The purple tomato was created by scientists at Norfolk Plant Sciences - [What You Need To Know About Bioengineered (BE) Food Labeling](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-bioengineered-be-food-labeling-2/) - Since its inception in 2007, the Non-GMO Project has advocated for meaningful, mandatory labeling of GMOs. And we are not alone: *65% of Americans believe GMOs should be labeled. So when the incoming federal labeling law for bioengineered (BE) foods was released, we hoped it would meet the public's desire for transparency. 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This overarching document outlines the PVP's rules and requirements, including procedures specific to different phases of the Participant's life cycle in the program. Version 1.0 - [Standards Committee](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/organization-2/standard-committee/) - The Standards Committee oversees the development of the Non-GMO Project Standard, and is responsible for addressing all standard-related comments received from stakeholders. Revisions and interpretations proposed by the committee are reviewed and voted upon by the Board of Directors, which holds final decision-making authority.The Standards Committee is comprised of representatives from the following areas: Voting - [The Non-GMO Shopper](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/shopper/) - More shoppers than ever are looking for non-GMO choices when shopping According to the Hartman Organic and Natural Report 2018 consumer awareness of GMOs is almost universal with 97% of consumers aware of GMOs. As consumer awareness has grown an increasing amount of shoppers have begun seeking to avoid GMOs. Hartman reports that 46% of shoppers - [Mission](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/mission/) - The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization offering rigorous product verification and trustworthy education that empowers people to care for themselves, the planet, and future generations. WE BELIEVE… Everyone has a right to know what is in their food and deserves access to non-GMO choices. By voting with our dollars every time we shop, collectively - [Non-GMO Project Giveaway Terms and Conditions](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/giveaway-terms-and-conditions/) - UPDATED JUNE 11, 2020: PLEASE NOTE THE POST ENTRY PERIODS, HIGHLIGHTED BELOW, HAVE BEEN UPDATED SINCE THE START OF THIS CAMPAIGN. NO PURCHASE OR OBLIGATION NECESSARY TO PLAY AND/OR WIN. Giveaway Details Promotion Name: NON-GMO PROJECT BE THE BUTTERFLY GIVEAWAY. Hosted By: Non-GMO Project (the “Project”) P.O. Box 5606, Bellingham, WA 98227. To Enter: Like - [Registered Retailer Program](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/home/registered-retailer/) - Wondering how your non-GMO commitment can increase your store visibility? Enroll as a Registered Retailer to take advantage of powerful tools designed to support your allegiance to GMO transparency. Register now! Registered Retailer Benefits Promotion of your Registered Retailer status: Each registered location displayed on our public listings Access to our Verified product code spreadsheet: Each - [Retailer Tools](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/tools/) - Nearly half of all consumers look for non-GMO options on the shelves. Show shoppers you have the products they want! Signs & Collateral - [Board of Directors](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/organization-2/board-of-directors/) - The Non-GMO Project Board of Directors provides organizational leadership and governance. If you are interested in serving the Non-GMO Project as a member of our Board of Directors, please complete this form to tell us about your qualifications. [ic_add_posts post_type="org" tax="org_cat" term="board-of-directors" template='posts_loop_template_org.php' ] - [History](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/history/) - The Non-GMO Project was created in 2007 by two grocery stores, The Natural Grocery Company in Berkeley, California and The Big Carrot Natural Food Market in Toronto, Ontario—both of which had spent the preceding years working diligently to provide their customers with more information about GMOs. The Natural Grocery Company had rallied 161 stores in - [Seed Advisory Committee](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/organization-2/seed-advisory-committee/) - The Seed Advisory Committee’s (SAC) broad and balanced representation of the industry helps to provide guidance on standards development and engagement of this critical sector. If you are interested in serving the Non-GMO Project on the committee, please fill out the nomination form. Current Seed Advisory Committee members include: James Orf Professor, University of Minnesota Mac - [Staff](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/organization-2/staff/) - The Non-GMO Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to preserving and building the non-GMO food supply, educating consumers, and providing verified non-GMO choices. We believe that everyone deserves an informed choice about whether or not to consume genetically modified organisms. Executive Team [ic_add_posts post_type="org" tax="org_cat" term="executive" template='posts_loop_template_org.php'] Operations [ic_add_posts post_type="org" tax="org_cat" term="operations" template='posts_loop_template_org.php'] Marketing - [Cookie Policy](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/cookie-policy/) - This site uses cookies - small text files that are placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience. In general, cookies are used to retain user preferences, store information for things like shopping carts, and provide anonymised tracking data to third party applications like Google Analytics. As a rule, cookies ## High Risk - [Synthetic Biology](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/hr/synthetic-biology/) - Synthetic biology, often called synbio, is an emerging application of genetic modification that involves the practice of changing an organism such as yeast or algae so that it makes a substance it is not able to make naturally. The process requires artificially created DNA that mimics naturally occurring DNA in other organisms. A number of ## Technical Administrators - [FoodChain ID](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/ta/foodchain-id/) - As the founding technical administrator for the Non-GMO Project, FoodChain ID has verified more companies and products than all other TAs combined. Our highly experienced GMO Assessment team will expertly guide you through the process and help ensure your success. Consultative customer service, a dedicated on-boarding team, and the only technology platform created specifically for - [Where Food Comes From, Inc.](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/ta/where-food-comes-from-inc/) - Where Food Comes From, Inc. offers a wide array of verification and certification services to help food producers, brands and consumers differentiate certain attributes and production methods in the marketplace. WFCF is an independent, third-party auditing company recognized and utilized by numerous standard-setting bodies as an accredited verification or certification service provider, doing business through - [SCS Global Services](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/ta/scs-global-services/) - SCS Global Services has been providing global leadership in third-party environmental and sustainability certification, auditing, testing, and standards development for three decades. Programs span a cross-section of industries, recognizing achievements in green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture, forestry, and more. SCS is a California Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible - [NSF](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/ta/nsf/) - For more than 75 years, NSF has been providing leadership in consumer health, safety and sustainability certifications, auditing, testing and standards development worldwide. Expert support from NSF’s global team and our expedited process makes achieving Non-GMO Project verification simple and cost-efficient, with over 5,000 products verified. We make your job easier by providing a dedicated ## GMO Facts - [GMO Facts](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/gmofacts/gmo-facts/) - What is a GMO? Under the Non-GMO Project Standard, a genetically modified organism (GMO) is an organism to which biotechnology has been applied. This creates combinations of plant, animal, bacteria and virus genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods. Are GMOs safe? In the absence of credible, independent, long-term feeding - [GMOs and Farmers](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/gmofacts/gmos-and-farmers/) - GMOs have had profound impacts on farmers, even those who chose to grow non-GMO seeds. The cost of GMO seed has dramatically outpaced non-GMO seed prices, and GMOs are frequently sold with accompanying herbicides and fertilizers, which further drive up costs. Farmers cannot save GMO seeds and must purchase new seeds from the distributor each - [GMOs and Seeds](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/gmofacts/gmos-and-seeds/) - Most of our food comes from seeds that have historically been considered a natural resource, thus not eligible for patents.123 GMOs played a crucial role in the application of restrictive patents to seeds — a change that has transformed the global seed supply. Learn more about GMOs and patents. In the last 40 years, restrictive ## Events - [Future Event #1](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/event/future-event-1/) - [Test Event #1](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/event/test-event-1/) - [Archive Event (with recording)](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/event/archive-event-with-recording/) ## Standard Committees - [Bonnie Bibas](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/standard-committee/bonnie-bibas/) - Bonnie has a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, holds a Green MBA certificate in Sustainable Practices and is certified in Permaculture, as well as being a certified climate reality leader in Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project. She has also been trained as an environmental advocate by The Environmental Forum of Marin and was elected - [Yelena Loginova](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/standard-committee/yelena-loginova/) - Yelena Loginova is an experienced professional in cosmetic science and product development. She has a Ph.D in Biochemistry (Russian Academy of Medical Science) and a Master’s in Business (Kaplan Business School), and is competent in scientific communication of product technology, product test method development, analysis of internal and external cosmetic technologies, trends and product claims. - [Ron Milio](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/standard-committee/ron-milio/) - Ron Milio holds a B.S. in Packaging Engineering from Michigan State University in East Lansing MI. Ron’s professional experiences range from Packaging to Project Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Supply Chain Management. Ron’s industrial experiences include Consumer Products, Personal Care Products, Medical Devices, and Bakery. These experiences have included a three-year stint working out of Northern - [William Tencza](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/standard-committee/william-tencza/) - William Tencza is a food and beverage industry leader from the Garden State of New Jersey. He inherited his passion for the industry from his father’s career at QuickChek Corporation. He is excited for the opportunity to learn and contribute to the Project as a Standards Committee Voting Member. As a Sales District Leader at - [Alexis Jones](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/standard-committee/alexis-jones/) - Alexis Jones works at the intersection of strategy and research as a Policy Analyst at Alankok. As a BIPOC Consumer Advocate holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Spelman College, she has studied the relationships between food security, access, purchasing behavior, and nutrition against demographics like race, health, and socioeconomic status. She is interested in ## Testing Labs - [EnviroLogix Portland](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/envirologix-portland/) - EnviroLogix Inc. has been a leader in producing rapid, decision-point non-GMO and mycotoxin diagnostic solutions for 25 years. EnviroLogix’ LFD solutions enable customers to make critical decisions about products, food content, and food safety where it matters most—in the field, as grain trucks arrive, or on the factory floor. We complement these decision-point field testing - [FoodChain ID Testing, LLC](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/foodchain-id-testing-llc/) - FoodChain ID Testing stands at the forefront of technical excellence, offering unmatched technical expertise and comprehensive customer support, along with a history of innovation and industry leadership. As a Technical Administrator, FoodChain ID has verified more than 2/3 of the Non-GMO Project products on the market. We are able to leverage our experience in NGP product - [Indiana Crop Improvement Association](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/indiana-crop-improvement-association/) - ICIA is a full-service seed testing laboratory specializing in non-GMO testing of corn, soybean and canola. Utilizing RT-PCR, our results are highly repeatable and reliable for making solid business decisions. We are ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 accredited. Please contact us for further information. - [Eurofins Genescan GmbH](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/eurofins-germany/) - From the seed to the finished food—from farm to fork: Since 1993, Eurofins GeneScan provides high quality analytical services to the food production industry in the field of GMO testing: Seed breeders, traders, ingredient—and food manufacturers and retailers value our strict customer focus. As the competence centre for GMO testing of the Eurofins Group, uncompromised - [SGS North America](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/sgs-na/) - SGS Brookings provides GMO testing services across all matrices of seed, grain, livestock feed, and food samples for all relevant Non-GMO Project species and more. We utilize a standardized method of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based DNA detection technology to determine the amount of GMO present in samples. Our investment in skilled scientists and best-in-class - [FoodChain ID Testing GmbH](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/genetic-id-europe/) - With its over 21 years of testing experience, FoodChain ID Testing GmbH (former Genetic ID (Europe) GmbH) is a highly respected and trusted partner to the food and feed industry worldwide. Our commitment to scientific research and development, our precise analytics and customer service, together with our long-standing professional experience in analyzing food and feed - [FoodChain ID Testing Brazil](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/foodchain-brazil/) - FoodChain ID Testing offers a full range of testing and analyses services, continuously aiming to increase food safety and quality. Our constant investment in cutting-edge technology ensures precision, accuracy and credibility to our results. It is this safety together with great agility in the delivery of the reports that ensures the high level of satisfaction - [Eurofins GeneScan, Inc.](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/eurofins/) - [Certified Laboratories of the Midwest](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/certified-labs-midwest/) - [Bia Diagnostics](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/bia-diagnostics/) - [Midwest Laboratories, Inc.](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/midwest-laboratories-inc/) - In today’s consumer-driven market, knowing where to turn when testing your products for GMOs is where we come in. Today practices are shifting with impending FDA regulation and the consumer desire for clean food, organic farming is on the rise. Midwest Labs tests your product throughout the entire farm to table. We are dedicated to - [SGS Bulgaria Ltd.](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/sgs-bulgaria/) - Established in Bulgaria in 1995, SGS’s local team provide clients with confidence through its impartiality and expertise. SGS’s ISO 17025 accredited laboratory in Varna provides GMO testing services across all matrices of seed, grain, livestock feed, and food samples for all relevant Non-GMO Project species and more. It is also approved by, and performs GMO - [Genista Biosciences, Inc.](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/genista-biosciences-inc/) - [OMIC USA BioAnalytical Laboratory](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/omic-usa-bioanalytical-laboratory/) - OMIC USA’s BioAnalytical Laboratory specializes in the testing of agricultural crops, food, feed and processed products for the presence of genetically modified traits. As a Non-GMO Project Approved Laboratory, we cover all testable high-risk crops and ingredients that meet the standard testing requirements. We also developed advanced techniques for extracting DNA from crude oils and - [IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/ieh-laboratories-consulting-group/) - IEH partners with food companies to implement proactive approaches to manage food safety risks. We provide routine analytical support to the food industry through consultation, testing services, and regulatory support. We specialize in risk management, and implement programs proven to ensure strong food safety and quality standards, to prevent people from getting sick from food. - [Planton GmbH](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/planton-gmbh/) - [N.H.P. Laboratories Inc.](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/n-h-p-laboratories-inc/) - N.H.P. Laboratories is a leading Canadian laboratory specialized in natural health products. Our activities encompass analyzing vitamins, amino acids, minerals, vegetable, fruit, and exotic oils, medicinal mushrooms, probiotics, botanicals, and functional foods. The need for analytical services validating non-GMO status for the natural health product and food industry alike is growing at both the consumer - [ifp Institut für Produktqualität GmbH (Institute for Product Quality)](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/ifp-institut-fur-produktqualitat-gmbh-institute-for-product-quality/) - ifp Institute for Product Quality is an ISO 17025 accredited service laboratory and competence centre for modern food, feed and pharma analytics. Furthermore, the Berlin-based institute is involved in numerous research projects, and develops and produces innovative diagnostic products for use in public and industrial laboratories. Cooperations with companies such as QIAGEN, for instance, allow - [SGS Canada](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/sgs-canada/) - [EnviroLogix St. Charles](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/envirologix-st-charles/) - EnviroLogix Inc. has been a leader in producing rapid, decision-point non-GMO and mycotoxin diagnostic solutions for 25 years. EnviroLogix’ LFD solutions enable customers to make critical decisions about products, food content, and food safety where it matters most—in the field, as grain trucks arrive, or on the factory floor. We complement these decision-point field testing - [SGS India](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/sgs-india/) - [NAWaL Analytical Laboratories](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/testing-labs/nawal-analytical-laboratories/) - NAWaL Analytical Laboratories located in southern India, is a state-of-art facility providing analytical services to the entire customer base ranging from small scale to corporate sectors by delivering quality, reliable and accurate test results with compliance to ISO/IEC 17025 since 2005. The service disciplines are chemical, microbiology & molecular biology. In molecular biology, we provide ## Organizations - [Megan Westgate](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/megan-westgate/) - After years of passionate food advocacy, Megan helped launch the Non-GMO Project in 2006. She became Executive Director in 2007 and has been hard at work to protect the future of non-GMO food ever since. As a national thought leader on the non-GMO issue, Megan is a highly respected speaker and has been featured in numerous national - [Nichole Oleson](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/nichole-oleson/) - Nikki’s appreciation for local, organic, and non-GMO food started in her own backyard at her childhood home on the Olympic Peninsula and has become a lifelong passion. With a Bachelor of Science Degree from Western Washington University, Nikki spent the first decade of her career working in the health and wellness industry. During that time - [Alisa Gravitz](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/alisa-gravitz/) - For nearly 30 years, Alisa Gravitz has led Green America, the national green economy organization. Green America (formerly Co-op America) develops marketplace solutions to social and environmental problems with a key focus on tackling climate change, building fair trading systems, stopping corporate abuse and growing the green economy. Green America’s major events and publications include - [Linda C](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/linda-c/) - As Research Analyst for the Non-GMO Project, Linda supports the Standards & Verification team by researching and monitoring GMO developments and trends, including synthetic biology. She first became interested in GMOs about 15 years ago when she had the opportunity to meet Dr. Vanaja Ramprasad, Founding Trustee of India’s GREEN Foundation, to discuss her work - [Lucy MacLoughlin](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/lucy-macloughlin/) - The Non-GMO Project welcomes Lucy MacLoughlin as our new Standards and Verification Director. With 20+ years in the natural products industry, Lucy has extensive experience in the managerial, operational, technical and promotional aspects of three different industry sectors including retail, wholesale and manufacturing. Her many years spent in contract manufacturing of nutritional supplements exposed her - [Lea Emery](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/lea-emery/) - Lea Emery was born and raised in Western Massachusetts and now that she has followed family to the Pacific Northwest, she has lived in all four corners of the United States. As a Francophile, she pursued a degree in French Language and Culture, followed by studies in education and business. Lea joined the Non-GMO Project - [Erin Auld](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/erin-auld/) - Erin is a California native whose love of the outdoors brought her to the Pacific Northwest. Erin is a graduate of UC Santa Barbara with a BA in Communication and a minor in American History. She also holds a Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School. Erin is passionate about providing consumers with the information necessary - [Errol Schweizer](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/errol-schweizer/) - Errol Schweizer was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. With more than 20 years in the natural and organic food movement, including food cooperatives, CSA programs and farmers markets, he led the national grocery program at Whole Foods Market for over seven years. He was responsible for the merchandising and products assortment for - [Kiira Heymann](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/kiira-heymann/) - Kiira Heymann brings her excitement for food, education and the environment to the Non-GMO Project as the Industry Engagement Manager. Kiira first realized the importance of connecting communities to their food networks during college, where she helped to found her school’s first organic garden and spent time developing educational programs at her grandfather’s non-profit farm - [Rachel Willner](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/rachel-willner/) - Rachel Willner holds an M.S. in Plant Molecular Biology from the University of California, San Diego, and an M.S. in International Agricultural Development from the University of California, Davis. Rachel is interested in the way people express their worldviews and religious beliefs through diet. She has researched and at various times adhered to several specific - [Melissa Waddell](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/melissa-waddell/) - Melissa grew up in Vancouver, BC, surrounded by the natural beauty of Canada's coastal forests. Melissa traveled and studied fine art in the United States and Europe, earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Called back to the allure of the mountains, ocean, and even the rain, Melissa - [Pauline Lauvin](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/pauline-lauvin/) - Pauline Lauvin grew up near Paris and holds a Master's Degree in Agriculture and Food Sciences from the Superior Institute of Agriculture located in Lyon, France. Her studies taught her as much about livestock breeding and agriculture as about food manufacturing, and she even completed a summer internship where she made goat cheese by hand - [John Foraker](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/john-foraker/) - John Foraker is the Co-founder and CEO of Once Upon A Farm, a company on a mission to build a purpose-driven brand focused on reinventing a number of kid-food categories in the US toward better health and nutrition while driving significant positive social and environmental impact. Prior to his new start-up, John spent more than - [Karen Reich](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/karen-reich/) - Karen grew up in the rainy suburbs of Vancouver, BC. She studied politics and crime at Simon Fraser University, where she served as a student representative on the University Senate and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. After moving around British Columbia and exploring a variety of career fields, including poverty law advocacy, marketing, and volunteer coordination, Karen - [James Hoback](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/james-hoback/) - James Hoback recently earned his Bachelor’s of Arts and Science in Political Science from Western Washington University, where he took an interest in food systems, international business, and nonprofit work. While working at an Apple computers re-seller during college, James built a strong background in customer service and administrative work. Upon graduation, he sought out - [Shannon Reigh](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/shannon-reigh/) - Shannon earned a BS in Biology with a focus in Conservation from Illinois State University. During her studies, she became passionate about ecology and the human impact on ecosystems. Working as the manager on an organic farm, Shannon gained a labored appreciation for our food system. She understands the importance of sustainable farming practices. After - [Lindsay Molder](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/lindsay-molder/) - During her time at Western Washington University, Lindsay worked for the Non-GMO Project as an intern. After graduating with her bachelor’s in Environmental Studies, she was thrilled to begin working for the Project full-time. Lindsay discovered her passion for environmental sustainability and food justice while studying environmental policy in Ireland. She experienced living non-GMO first hand and wanted - [Kathy Weinkle](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/kathy-weinkle/) - Kathy is thrilled to join the Non-GMO project as the Operations Manager. Her experience with coaching, education and business management meshed with a deep passion for healthy food brought her to the Project. Before heading to the Pacific Northwest in 1993, Kathy lived in Boston where she worked for an educational non-profit and earned her - [Cameron Miller](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/cameron-miller/) - Growing up working on a farm on the Palouse, Cameron developed a deep appreciation for the connection between our land, our food, and our health. Through a varied career that has included time as a design engineer, a Six Sigma Black Belt, a software company executive, amongst other endeavors, Cameron never lost his connection to - [Emma Flynn](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/emma-flynn/) - Emma brings her background of non-profit development, worksite wellness, and passion for sustainability and health to her role as Strategic Operations Specialist at the Non-GMO Project. Emma grew up in Saratoga Springs, New York where she spent summers working on an organic vegetable farm. She earned her B.A. in Communications and Global Studies from Marist - [Hans Eisenbeis](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/hans-eisenbeis/) - Hans Eisenbeis has worked in journalism, marketing, and PR for 25 years. As a boy, he worked summers on his grandfather’s fifth-generation dairy farm in Vernon County, Wisconsin. His love of the outdoors began on the farm and in the forest, but now extends to mountaineering, sailing, cycling, and backpacking – as well as organic, - [Madison Rossi](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/madison-rossi/) - Madison was born and raised here in western Washington and is excited to be back in the area and joining the Non-GMO Project team! After earning her B.A in Sociology from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, Madison spent time in Vermont serving with the AmeriCorps VISTA program. Her work with youth development and environmental education - [Nicole Atchison](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/nicole-atchison/) - Nicole Atchison is responsible for leading innovation across the PURIS portfolio of companies including ingredient technologies, processing technologies, seed genetic strategy, and channel strategy. PURIS cultivates a spectrum of pure, plant-based foods and ingredients from U.S.-based organic and non-GMO sources. Nicole joined PURIS in 2017 to support growth and innovation across business units. PURIS™ is - [Alan Lewis](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/alan-lewis/) - Alan Lewis navigates government affairs and food and agriculture policy for Natural Grocers, a Colorado-based health food chain founded in 1955 with over 150 stores in 19 states. At the federal, state and local level, Alan engages on food, agriculture, nutrition, rural economic development, blockchain, trade and health issues. Alan is active in several trade and advocacy - [Megan Murray](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/megan-murray/) - Megan brings her passion for good food and building relationships with food producers to the Non-GMO Project as the Business Development Manager. Megan was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, and has always had a deep connection with food. Growing up, she watched her parents grow vegetable gardens, plant fruit trees, go fishing for - [Lindsey Johnson](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/lindsey-johnson/) - Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Lindsey developed a love for the environment at a young age from going on long hikes with her family. After graduating from Western Washington University with a BA in Environmental Studies and a minor in Communications, Lindsey spent a year as an AmeriCorps Food Educator at Common Threads - [Sharon Beerman](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/sharon-beerman/) - Sharon is excited to join the Non-GMO Project especially due to her belief in their mission of empowering individuals, retailers and manufacturers with education and shared knowledge that will motivate us collectively towards healthy sustainable food systems in our communities. As the Marketing Insights Analyst, Sharon brings over fifteen years of in-depth marketing research, product - [Karoline Schaufler](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/karoline-schaufler/) - Karoline is excited to bring her experience teaching and love of communication and research to the Non-GMO Project to promote education and food transparency. After receiving her M.A. in English from Western Washington University, Karoline applied her education as an editor for pedagogy and writing journals and a teacher of English and creative writing. Before - [Brittany O'Brien](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/brittany-obrien/) - Brittany O'Brien won a logo design contest for a bank in the 4th grade. Since then (and after receiving her BFA in graphic design and advertising), Brittany has worked with an impressive number of clients in a wide range of industries. In her 15 years of post-collegiate experience, she has helped launch many startup brands - [Vimal Ramjee](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/vimal-ramjee/) - Dr. Vimal Ramjee is a Senior Staff Cardiologist at the Chattanooga Heart Institute with Memorial Hospital, and a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist. A nationally recognized heart disease expert, Dr. Ramjee has been awarded grants from the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association for his groundbreaking work. His scientific contributions to the field - [Alycia Falter](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/alycia-falter/) - I have always had an inherent passion for food, community, and sustainability. I grew up in southwest Washington, where I spent most of my summers swimming in my grandparents’ pool and picking fresh veggies and berries from their abundant gardens. This passion was nurtured during the time I spent as a server at various restaurants - [Marlo Mudd](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/marlo-mudd/) - With an academic background in English and a deep appreciation for the natural world, Marlo is passionate about using written language as a tool for truth-saying and advocacy for environmental causes and the natural world. Marlo believes that language and the arts can be used as tools to repair humanity’s relationship with the natural world, - [Sam McKee](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/sam-mckee/) - Sam is very excited to join the Non-GMO Project as part of the business development team. Sam grew up on a small farm in the Pacific Northwest where he had a direct connection to the food that he ate. This sparked his interest in food systems, which only continued to grow as he spent more time working - [Treaneva Beechly](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/treaneva-beechly/) - Treaneva spent her childhood exploring the wildlands of the South Coast of Oregon, helping her family to build a homestead in pursuit of off-grid living, and wandering the woods and oceans in search of fresh oysters and chanterelles. 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While in grad school, the clean label movement sparked Shruti's curiosity to study the shift in purchase behavior as consumers demand cleaner and transparent ingredients without compromising on quality and nutritional benefits. Through this, Shruti soon found her way to the Non-GMO - [Mckenna Norland](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/mckenna-norland/) - Mckenna grew up in eastern Washington, in a small town known for its apples. In search of evergreens and the ocean, she moved to Bellingham to study at Western Washington University. Her interest in non-gmo, local, and organic food stems from her passion for wellness. While studying bio-cultural diversity in Nepal, she became interested in understanding - [Salah Hammad](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/salah-hammad/) - Born in Jordan but raised in Seattle, Salah has always been a huge proponent of championing diversity through education. He holds both a BA in Marketing from Seattle University and a MS in Digital Media Marketing from Gonzaga. During his time there, Salah focused his research on relationship marketing and its influence on consumer purchase - [Jade Vantreese](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/jade-vantreese/) - As the daughter of an agricultural economist/author and a graphic designer, Jade thrives in the space where food, analytics, and a well-delivered design collide. Since 2004, Jade has covered the food system working locally in regenerative agriculture, farm wholesale, the natural foods industry, micro-distribution, food policy, sales, marketing, and most of the spaces in between. - [Oryx Battiste](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/oryx-battiste/) - Originally from the North coast of California, Oryx has been in Bellingham since 2010, drawn to the area by family connections. In previous roles Oryx has had the opportunity to balance the practical and the philosophical, and the fascinating and often unexpected overlap between them. This love of duality and intersection is what drew Oryx - [Craig McCook](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/craig-mccook/) - Craig grew up on a small farm in Oregon where he developed an appreciation for sustainable and healthy foods and a love for the outdoors. After college, he joined the Peace Corps and worked with small farmers in Latvia, helping them adapt to a new economic system and go organic. He is excited to bring - [Kia Ruiz](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/kia-ruiz/) - Kia Ruiz is an environmental and economic resiliency consultant in the Denver area. Kia earned her B.S. in Wildlife Management from Humboldt State University. She holds certificates in Graduate Teaching from Florida International University and GIS with a focus on pedagogy. Her passion has been in conveying scientific information to non-scientific audiences. In 2014, Kia - [Alissa Vanlandingham](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/alissa-vanlandingham/) - During her teenage years Alissa began interacting with the concepts of food systems, justice, and planetary and human health via disruptor documentaries of the day such as Food Inc., Forks Over Knives, Super Size Me, and of course, a host of Michael Pollan literature. She was startled to find that she was never taught about - [Claire Kervran](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/claire-kervran/) - Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Claire has always been fond of the outdoors, and curious about our diverse ecosystems. She gained a passion for sustainability while attending Western Washington University and later took a focus in food systems after working on organic farms and in produce sales. Aiming to know more about creating change - [Rasheeda Hawk](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/rasheeda-hawk/) - Dr. Rasheeda Hawk is a biophysicist who works at the intersection of science, education, and well-being. Though most scientists look at the causes for the pathogenesis of diseases, Dr. Hawk’s research includes preventative and restorative measures towards health. Her research focus includes environmental factors that affect health, the well-being of people from the physical down - [Jocelin Mora](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/jocelin-mora/) - Jocelin was born and raised in Miami, Florida and is excited to be the first east-coast employee with the Non- GMO Project Team! Jocelin earned a BS in Environmental Studies and Policy from Florida State University. Throughout her time at the university she became passionate about ecology and the impact others had on the environment. - [Tina Owens](https://nongmo2dev.wpengine.com/blog/org/tina-owens/) - Tina is a systems leader and strategist within the organic and regenerative agriculture movements in the United States. She currently co-leads the Nutrient Density Alliance and is the Senior Fellow of Regenerative Agriculture at Green America's Soil & Climate Alliance. 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