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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Bt Cotton Fails in India

A new press release from Monsanto on Friday revealed that their popular Bt cotton variety, Bollgard I, has proven unsuccessful in countering pest attacks in the state of Gujarat, India. Though Monsanto argues that “resistance is natural and expected,” Bt cotton has failed to improve conditions, driving up the amount of pesticides used and reducing yields for Indian cotton farmers in 2009.

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Non-GMO Project in Canada

Following participation in the Guelph Organic Conference outside Toronto several weeks ago, Project Executive Director Megan Westgate returned to Toronto this past weekend to speak on two panels at the Canadian Organic Growers Conference.

Monday, February 15th, 2010

India Places Moratorium on the Cultivation of GM Food Crops

Decision by Indian Environmental Minister Jairam Ramesh comes in response to public dissent and a lack of scientific evidence establishing the safety of GM crops.

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Organic Producers: Tell the USDA you don't want GMO Alfalfa

Download PDF letter templates to submit comment to the USDA asking them to protect your company and industry from GMO contamination. Comments are due February 16th!

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Project Hires New Outreach Coordinator

Selected from over 100 applicants and 8 interviewees, Sara Young brings a non-profit background and a commitment to health to her role as the Non-GMO Project’s new Outreach Coordinator.

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Consumers: Protect Non-GMO Dairy--Stop GMO Alfalfa!

Tell the USDA that you care about GMO contamination of organic food! This is an action alert, and link to submit comment, from the Center for Food Safety.

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

New Non-GMO Shopping Guide--Print at home!

For your convenient reference, we have just added a Shopping Guide that you can print out on your home computer on a regular 8.5 x 11 piece of paper (double-sided)!

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

GMO Panel at Park Slope Food Co-op

On January 24th, Park Slope Food Co-op in Brooklyn, NY will hold a panel discussion on GMOs featuring Dr. Michael Hanson of the Consumers’ Union and Eden Foods founder and CEO, Michael Potter.

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Non-GMO Project Founding Leader Lundberg Family Farms Announces Sixty-six Verified Products

Sixty-six of Lundberg Family Farms’ products are among the first to be officially “Non-GMO Verified.”

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

R.W. Garcia Co. Special Recipe Tortilla Chips Receive Non-GMO Product Verification

R.W. Garcia Special Recipe tortilla chips have been verified as meeting the standard for GMO avoidance by the Non-GMO Project. The Special Recipe line includes Flaxseed/Soy, USDA Organic Veggie, Blue corn/Flaxseed, and MixtBag® tortilla chips.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

China Approves GM Rice

China’s Ministry of Agriculture recently declared two varieties of genetically modified rice “safe to produce and consume, taking a major step toward endorsing the use of biotechnology in the staple food crop of billions of people in Asia.”

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Non-GMO Event at The Park Slope Food Coop

On Friday, November 13th, The Park Slope Food Coop, a 15,000 member food coop located in the Park Slope section of Broooklyn NY, held a special panel discussion about Safe Food Labeling that featured a dialogue on the Non-GMO Project.

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

GM Flax Concerns

Earlier this fall, the European Commission’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed confirmed the presence of GMO flax, known as “Triffid,” in flax imported from Canada.

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Jimbo's...Naturally! Donates over $12,000 to Non-GMO Project

The Non-GMO Project was the recipient of Jimbo’s…Naturally! Anniversary sale this year, resulting in a donation of $12,250.08 towards our work to provide consumers with an informed choice and the right to choose non-GMO food and products.

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Vote for The Non-GMO Project!

The Non-GMO project was nominated to be a competitor in the Ashoka Changemakers “GMO Risk or Rescue? Helping consumers decide.” Following is the info about how to vote for us.

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Webinar for Fall 2009 Public Comment

The Non-GMO Project Standard is now open for public comment until November 10th. Join us for a webinar to learn more about the Standard on October 27th from 11 am to 12 pm PDT.

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Dr. Vandana Shiva to speak at Pitzer College

This Wednesday, September 14th, Dr. Vandana Shiva will speak at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. Dr. Shiva is a leading expert on sustainability and is her work is of particular importance to anyone interested in the GMO issue.

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

Project Covered on Front Page of NYT Business Section

On August 28th, 2009, the Non-GMO Project was the subject of the New York Times’ lead business story.

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Whole Foods Market displays commitment to Non-GMO Project in Times Square & Las Vegas

Last Tuesday, in coordination with its announcement of plans to use the Non-GMO Project’s Product Verification Program in connection with its private label product lines, Whole Foods Market showed displays of the Non-GMO Project logo on the Reuters sign in Times Square and on the Clear Channel sign in Las Vegas.

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Non-GMO Project Experiences Rapid Growth; Extends 25% Verification Program Discount

The trend toward Non-GMO Project Verification is expanding dramatically, with recent signs including a doubling of product enrollment and an announcement by Whole Foods Market that they will be verifying their private label products through the Non-GMO Project. The many new participating companies and products can be viewed on our “Search Participating Products” page.

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Organic Processing Magazine Features Non-GMO Project

The current issue of Organic Processing Magazine, out today, features a story by Ken Roseboro titled “Keeping GMOs Out of Organic: Non-GMO Project Builds Critical Mass to Address Growing Threat.” This excellent coverage of the Non-GMO Project opens with quotes from UNFI founder (and Non-GMO Project Board President) Michael Funk, who says “The Non-GMO Project is the solution to protect the industry. Consumers want non-GMO choices.”

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Whole Foods Market® Partners with Non-GMO Project to Label Company’s Private Label Food Products Using New Third-Party Standard

Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFMI), the leading natural and organic grocer, today announced a commitment to the Non-GMO Project –a non-profit collaboration of manufacturers, retailers, processors, distributors, farmers, seed breeders and consumers – to use the Non-GMO’s Product Verification Program (PVP) in connection with Whole Foods Market’s private label products.

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Project Launches Promotional Partnership with Guayaki

As the Non-GMO Project moves into a stage of active public outreach and education, we’re excited by the support of companies like Guayaki, who are doing everything they can to help spread awareness about GMOs and the Non-GMO Project, including promotion on their label.

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Emerging Opportunities for Farmers In the Non-GMO Market

The Non-GMO Project’s Executive Director, Megan Thompson, will speak with farmers in Nebraska this summer as part of Grain Place Food’s annual farm tour and seminar.

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Second Round of Spring Comment Period Now in Progress

Review proposed changes and give your feedback!

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Non-GMO Roundtable at the Organic Summit

Join industry pioneer Michael Funk for a lively and informative rountdable conversation at this year’s Organic Summit in Stevenson, WA.

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Non-GMO at All Things Organic

Non-GMO members spoke recently at the All Things Organic conference in Chicago.

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