News & Events

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Canfo Natural Products Launches Line of ‘Non-GMO Project Verified’ Natural Herbal Supplements

As part of its commitment to make the world’s most consistent and user-friendly supplement formulas, Canfo Natural Products has announced the release of its full line of premium, 100-percent natural supplements that are Non-GMO Project Verified.

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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Venus Wafers Launches Non-GMO Project Verified Water Cracker

Venus Wafers today announced it will be launching ‘Non-GMO Project Verified’ water crackers under its brand, The Original Mariner Biscuit Company.

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Friday, November 4th, 2011

BOLD Organics Announces Non-GMO Project Verification

BOLD Organics (www.bold-organics.com), the delicious, gluten-free, dairy-free line of premium frozen pizza has proudly added “Non-GMO Project Verified” status from the Non-GMO Project to it’s already stellar list of certifications.

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Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Scratch and Peck Feeds: the Pacific Northwest’s first feed producer to enroll with the Non-GMO Project

Bellingham, WA – September 27, 2011: Scratch and Peck Feeds, the Northwest’s fastest growing 100% soy-free animal feed producer is pleased to announce its official participation in the Non-GMO Project. Scratch and Peck announced today that its entire lineup of animal feed products has been enrolled in the non-profit Non-GMO Project for its strict dedication [...]

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Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

EatPastry® Vegan Cookie Dough Announces Non-GMO Project Verification

San Diego, CA (October 10, 2011)– Today EatPastry® proudly announces their entire line of vegan cookie dough has been verified by the Non-GMO Project. EatPastry has been dedicated to making the highest quality cookie dough without the use of animal ingredients since their humble beginnings, straight out of their basement. EatPastry is charting new territory [...]

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Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

As Concerns About Food Safety and Genetic Engineering Intensify, North America Celebrates Second Annual Non-GMO Month

BELLINGHAM, WA (October 3, 2011)—This October, nearly 1,000 natural food stores across the U.S. and Canada are taking part in Non‐GMO Month, celebrating the public’s right to choose food and products that do not contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

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Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Theo Chocolate Proudly Announces Verification by the Non-GMO Project

Theo Chocolate announces that all of their dark chocolates have earned the verification seal of the Non-GMO Project. For VP Debra Music, verification was a natural next step for Theo. “At Theo, we’ve always demonstrated a total commitment to providing full transparency in the supply chain for our products to consumers. We believe it’s not only critical to protect the integrity of our food supply, but it’s also imperative we allow consumers to make educated decisions about what they are eating and what they feed their families.”

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Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Purely Elizabeth Products Receive "Non-GMO Project Verified" Certification

Purely Elizabeth announces several of their products, including Cookie Mixes and Ancient Grain Granola Cereals, have been Verified by the Non-GMO Project. Yay!

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Monday, September 5th, 2011

Non-GMO Month Retailer Webinar September 16th

The Non-GMO Project’s last retailer webinar was so popular that we’ll be hosting another on Friday, September 16th. During this webinar, we will provide you and your team with all of the information you’ll need to engage your customers, and prepare for Non-GMO Month 2011.

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Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Non-GMO Project launches Website for Non-GMO Month

New site at www.nongmomonth.org empowers citizens, organizations and businesses to celebrate non-GMO.

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Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Red’s All Natural Burritos Proud to Announce Enrollment in the Non-GMO Project Verification Program

Red’s 100% All Natural stands behind its name, announcing its enrollment in the Non-GMO Project Verification process. When the verification process is finished, Red’s will join over 200 other brands with products vetted for rigorous practices for GMO avoidance.

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Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Barney's Premium Foods Achieves Prestigious Non-GMO Project Verification

Barney Butter is pleased to announce that its 100 percent all natural almond butter has earned the esteemed Non-GMO Project Seal. Made from all natural California almonds, Barney Butter’s smooth and crunchy almond butter joins over 200 other brands with products verified by the Non-GMO Project.

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Monday, August 15th, 2011

Non-GMO Project welcomes Courtney Pineau as our new Communications Manager

The Non-GMO Project is thrilled to welcome Courtney Pineau as our Communications Manager. In this newly created position, Courtney will focus on public relations for national Non-GMO Month events (October), development and support for our Product Verification Program, and consumer education with an emphasis on social media.

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Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Non-GMO Month Retailer Webinar August 31st

With consumer interest in Non-GMO food higher than ever, the Non-GMO Project is hosting a webinar for retailers on Wednesday, August 31st, from 10:30 – 11:30 AM PDT. During this webinar, we will provide you and your team with all of the information you’ll need to engage your customers, and make Non-GMO Month 2011 a success in your store.

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Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Second Round of Fall Comment Period Now in Progress

Following the spring 2011 public comment period (held from March 10th to April 18th 2011), the Non-GMO Project Standard Committee and Board of Directors have agreed on proposed revisions to the Standard. Members of the public have an opportunity to comment on these proposed revisions through August 26th, 2011.

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Friday, July 22nd, 2011

Salute Santé! Receives Non-GMO Project Verification

The entire line of Salute Santé!’s award-winning grapeseed oils has received the prestigious designation, “Non-GMO Project Verified”

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Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Two Leaves and a Bud Tea Company Earns Non-GMO Project Verification

Two Leaves and a Bud tea company is pleased to announce that their whole leaf, craft teas have been verified by the Non-GMO Project!

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Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Silk® Beverage Portfolio Achieves Non-GMO Project Verification

Non-GMO Project Product Verification Program Seal to Begin Appearing On-Pack in August for All Silk Soymilk, Pure Coconut® and Pure Almond® Beverages

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Monday, June 20th, 2011

Stark Sisters Granola Non-GMO Project Verified!

Stark Sisters Granola announces that Stark Sisters Maple Almond, Nutty Maple and Maple Raspberry Blueberry Granolas are Non-GMO Project Verified. This Verification demonstrates Stark Sisters’ fierce commitment to keeping Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) out of their Granola.

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Thursday, June 9th, 2011

Be Part of the Right2Know March!

Join us as we march from New York City to the White House in Washington DC from October 2 – October 16, 2011. Find out how you can support this unprecedented mobilization against GMOs!

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Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils Earns Non-GMO Project Verification

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils, a global leader in hemp foods, announces that its entire line of products have earned Non-GMO Project Verification.

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Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

"The Organic Movement" report hits newsstands in the Washington Post

A 12-page report on the organic movement, published as a circular in today’s Washington Post, is expected to reach 2 million readers. The report features an article by Non-GMO Project Executive Director Megan Westgate, and is available here for PDF download.

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Friday, May 20th, 2011

Non-GMO Project Joins More than 160 Groups Calling for Action Plan to Address Consolidation in Agriculture and Food Industries

Over 160 groups, including the Non-GMO Project, sent a letter urging USDA and DOJ to release a report on the 2010 investigation of antitrust issues in agriculture. America “…wants more than [a] media event when it comes to breaking the stranglehold that Monsanto et. al. have on our food and farming systems,” said Marcia Ishii-Eiteman, Senior Scientist of Pesticide Action Network of North America.

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Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Lifeway Foods’ Kefir Products Enrolled in Non-GMO Project

Just in time for April’s Earth Day celebrations, Lifeway Foods has announced the enrollment of its Kefir, Frozen Kefir, Helios, Organic Green Kefir, ProBugs, and BioKefir beverages in the Non-GMO Project.

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Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Attune Foods Is Proud to Announce Uncle Sam, Erewhon, and New Morning Cereals Are Now Non-GMO Project Verified

Attune Foods, a leader in natural and organic cereals, is proud to announce that fifteen of its Uncle Sam, Erewhon, Skinner’s and New Morning products are now verified by the Non-GMO Project.

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Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

Non-GMO Project Retailer Webinar May 4th

With consumer interest in Non-GMO food higher than ever, the Non-GMO Project is hosting a webinar for retailers on Wednesday, May 4, from 11PM-12:30 PST. During this webinar, we will provide you and your team with all of the information you’ll need to engage your customers, and begin preparing for Non-GMO Month 2011.

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Sunday, April 10th, 2011

Spring Public Comment Period on Standard Extended through April 17th

To accommodate stakeholders currently working on NOSB comments, we have extended the spring public comment period by one week, through Sunday April 17th.

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Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Attention Retailers: Non-GMO Specials for June 2011 (UNFI)

More shoppers are looking for non-GMO than ever before, and nine Non-GMO Project Participants have teamed up with UNFI to offer some great deals this June!

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Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Donate to the Non-GMO Cause!

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Non-GMO Project relies on public support to fulfill our mission of protecting your right to choose non-GMO. Your donation of any amount is fully tax-deductible and deeply appreciated! Click here to DONATE.

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Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

EatPastry® Vegan Cookie Dough Announces Enrollment in the Non-GMO Project

EatPastry®, the only entirely vegan cookie dough brand in the U.S., has announced their enrollment in the Non-GMO Project’s Product Verification Program. “Choosing to participate in the Non-GMO Project has never been a question. It is a necessity,” said Jessie Williams, CEO and co-owner of EatPastry.

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