News & Events
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
Home Appétit Celebrates Non-GMO Project Verification with 20% discount code for Non-GMO Project supporters
ATLANTA, GA – A happy kitchen is a Home Appétit Kitchen, one stocked with non-genetically modified oils, verified by the prestigious Non-GMO Project. The recent verification announcement comes on the heels of Home Appétit’s web launch that features detail and description of its very high-quality Extra Virgin Olive and Canola oils. “We are enormously proud [...]
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013
Morselicious Treats Earn Non-GMO Project Verification
The CEO/founder of the company, Maura (“Mo”) is a Board Certified Health Coach-AADP and lovingly calls her snacks ‘Morselicious Treats’ – not cookies, as they contain no eggs, sugar, butter or fat. Mo discovered her ‘Morselicious Treats’ when her dad, Mac, a diabetic and heart patient (recovering from quadruple bypass surgery) craved baked treats. So [...]
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Monday, March 18th, 2013
THE REPUBLIC OF TEA ANNOUNCES NON-GMO PROJECT VERIFICATION
Twenty-Two Teas Receive Verification from the Non-GMO Project NOVATO, CALIF., (February 22, 2013) – The Republic of Tea, leading purveyor of premium teas, is pleased to announce the Non-GMO Project Verification of over 20 of its premium teas and herbs from the Non-GMO Project. The Non-GMO Project, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, offers North America’s only [...]
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Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
Non-GMO Center Spread in WA Post Circular
February 27, 2013: Today’s Washington Post included a special circular dedicated to The Organic Movement. The center spread of the circular features an article by Non-GMO Project Executive Director Megan Westgate. Click here to download a PDF of the circular.
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Wednesday, February 13th, 2013
ChiaRezza, a Non-GMO Project Verified, Allergy Friendly Superfoods Cereal Line To Debut At The 2013 Natural Products Expo West
Seattle, WA – OMG Foods Inc is extremely proud to have their allergy friendly, superfood cereal line (ChiaRezza! Organic Chia Cereal) verified by the Non-GMO Project. The cereal flavors are free from the Top 8 Allergens as well as certified: Organic, Kosher, Gluten Free and Vegan. www.chia-rezza.com “We believe every consumer has the right to [...]
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
Riverina Natural Oils Announces Non-GMO Project Verification
New York, New York (February 5, 2013) – Riverina Natural Oils is committed to be a leading source of farm to table natural oils and this commitment has just been reinforced! Riverina Natural Oils announced that their Expeller Pressed Canola Oil has been Non-GMO Project Verified. The Non-GMO Project offers North America’s only independent verification for products made according to rigorous best practices for GMO (genetically modified organisms) avoidance.
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2013
Nutrition Company Epicurex Launches Cocozia as Non-GMO Project Verified
Cocozia will be the first Non-GMO Project Verified product that Epicurex offers, with many more to come February 6, 2013 – Epicurex is proud to announce that the newest addition to its health drink lineup, Cocozia, has become Non-GMO Project Verified. Cocozia is an increasingly popular brand of coconut water that has the added benefits [...]
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Monday, January 28th, 2013
Plan Now for Expo West 2013
Since the official launch of the Non-GMO Project at Natural Products Expo West in 2007, Non-GMO Project Verified has become an established long-term trend and core value of the natural and organic products industry. Whether you were an early adopter or are just coming on board, this year’s Expo will be full of opportunities to [...]
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Friday, January 18th, 2013
JaynRoss Creations LLC ‘s Thokku receives Non-GMO Project-Verification
Saline, MI, January 11, 2013 – Announcing the Non-GMO Project verification of JaynRoss Creations LLC’s first product line: Thokku, a range of South Indian spiced relishes. The Non-GMO Project offers North America’s only third party verification for GMO (genetically modified organisms) avoidance, according to rigorous best practices. This achievement reflects the company’s dedication to creating [...]
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Thursday, January 17th, 2013
THE BETTER BEAN COMPANY EARNS NON-GMO PROJECT VERIFICATION FOR ITS ALL-NATURAL REFRIGERATED BEANS
PORTLAND, Ore. — January 14, 2013 – The Better Bean Company and its five varieties of “rethought” refrigerated beans will now add Non-GMO Project Verification to their label. The Non-GMO Project offers North America’s only third-party verification for non-GMO food and products. This endorsement represents The Better Bean Company’s ongoing commitment to use all natural [...]
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2013
Saffron Road Introduces First Non-GMO Project Verified Frozen Entrée in the USA
Stamford, CT – January 14, 2013 – Saffron Road™, the packaged food brand of American Halal Co., launches the first frozen entrée of its kind nationally at the end of January. The new gourmet, frozen entrée, Chana Saag with Cumin Rice, is the first frozen entrée in the USA to be Non-GMO Project Verified. In [...]
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Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
Breakthrough beauty brand Andalou Naturals achieves Non-GMO Project verification
NOVATO, California, January 9, 2013 – Andalou Naturals premier manufacturer of natural skin care and hair care has joined forces with the Non-GMO Project to become the first complete personal care brand to have its entire line of products achieve Non-GMO Project verification. The Non-GMO Project offers North America’s only third-party verification and labeling for [...]
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Monday, January 7th, 2013
GIVING NATURE FOODS TO DEBUT NON-GMO PROJECT VERIFIED EGGS
Lancaster, Pennsylvania December 5 2012 – Giving Nature Foods, a prominent leader in the production and distribution of cage free and organic eggs has announced the debut of a Non-GMO Project Verified egg. The new product, whose eggs come from hens that are fed feed that does not include genetically engineered grains, is the first [...]
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Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013
Califia Farms Gives You A Better Breakfast with Non-GMO Project Verified Almondmilk & Cuties Juice
Industry newcomer joins Non-GMO Project’s efforts to promote ingredient transparency Bakersfield, CA. Dec. 13, 2012 – California-based company Califia Farms’ line of Pure Almondmilks are changing the game in the alternative dairy industry, and their Cuties Juices and Smoothies are making healthy fun. After receiving verification from the Non-GMO Project, Califia Farms products are making [...]
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2012
Top 10 Non-GMO Achievements of 2012
2012 was a year of great progress for the non-GMO movement. The Non-GMO Project grew exponentially, seeing coverage in Vogue and “O” Magazine and a Facebook fan base passing the 100,000 mark. Landmark efforts for mandatory labeling at home and abroad helped catapult the GMO issue into the mainstream, and consumer demand for non-GMO choices went off the charts.
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Thursday, December 13th, 2012
MINDFUL MEATS ANNOUNCES NON-GMO PROJECT VERIFICATION
November 27, 2012 – Mindful Meats is pleased to offer the first and, currently, only Non-GMO Project Verified beef products in the United States. Based in Northern California, Mindful Meats works with a small group of organic, pasture-based farmers from Marin and Sonoma counties to bring beef cuts to grocery stores and restaurants. It is [...]
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
Enjoy Life Enjoys Non-GMO Project Verification
The Leading Allergy-Friendly Brand Achieves Non-GMO Project Verification on 24 Products (CHICAGO, IL) — Enjoy Life Foods, the number one brand in the allergy-friendly foods category, is pleased to announce that it has received the official Non-GMO Project Verification on all of its top food products. This benchmark places Enjoy Life Foods at the top [...]
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Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
Flora, Inc. Announces Non-GMO Project Verification
Lynden, WA, (October 31, 2012) – Flora is excited to announce that Flor-Essence, the #1 detox in the US, is now Non-GMO Project Verified. In addition to Flor-Essence, Flora is pleased to note that the following products have also received Non-GMO Project Verification: • Udo’s Oil 3.6.9 Blend • Udo’s Oil DHA 3.6.9 Blend • [...]
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Thursday, October 25th, 2012
CEDAR’S MEDITERRANEAN FOODS, INC.’S HOMMUS ACHIEVES NON-GMO VERIFICATION
September 2012, Ward Hill, Mass., — Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods, Inc., one of the original manufacturers of Mediterranean cuisine such as all natural hommus, pita chips, fresh salads, and tzatziki, has received Non-GMO Project Verification for its full line of Hommus. Through this verification, Cedar’s is setting a new standard in the hommus industry. The Non-GMO [...]
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Thursday, October 4th, 2012
Newly Launched Superfood Bites of Bliss® Achieves Non-GMO Project Verification
Los Angeles, California, (October 1st, 2012) — Bites of Bliss®, a uniquely pure Superfood that provides the body with natural energy, vitality and pure bliss using raw and certified-organic, certified gluten-free, certified kosher, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free and agave-free ingredients, is proud to announce that just in time for October, the official Non-GMO Month, all three [...]
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Friday, September 28th, 2012
Zulka® Pure Cane Sugar Announces Non-GMO Project Verification
All-Natural Sugar Brand Meets High Compliance Standards for Genetically Modified Organism Avoidance Los Angeles (Sept. 21, 2012) – Zulka® Pure Cane Sugar, an unrefined and granulated “Morena” style sugar, today announced verification from the Non-GMO Project. This distinguished verification confirms that Zulka adheres to the organization’s strict best practices for GMO (genetically modified organism) avoidance, [...]
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2012
Barlean’s- First Non-GMO Project Verified Flax Oil
Ferndale, WA, (September 20, 2012) – Barlean’s is first in flax oil sales nationwide – and now also the first manufacturer verified by the Non-GMO Project. The Non-GMO Project is North America’s only independent verification for products made according to rigorous best practices for GMO (genetically modified organism) avoidance. Barlean’s flax oil, highest lignan flax [...]
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Tuesday, September 4th, 2012
Upfront Foods' New Single-Serving Granola Receives Kosher Certification and Non-GMO Project Verification
BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 30, 2012 – Upfront Foods®, a new producer of gourmet granola in a single-serving grab-and-go pouch, now has OK Kosher certification and Non-GMO Project Verification for its signature granola with pecans and almonds, according to company founder Gigi Twist. The granola received the kosher certification and Non-GMO Project Verification this month [...]
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Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
Numi Organic Tea Brews "Pure Tea" Precedent with Non-GMO Verification
Industry pioneer becomes the first authorized to label its packaging and tea bags with the industry leading certifier Oakland, CA- August 27, 2012- Numi Organic Tea, the innovative company widely credited with popularizing organic flowering tea, rooibos, and most recently pu-erh tea in North America, has become the first and only company to receive verification [...]
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Monday, August 6th, 2012
Straus Family Creamery Introduces Non-GMO Project Verified Organic Greek Yogurt
Sustainably-made, rich, organic yogurt with the authentic Straus Family Creamery flavor MEDIA CONTACT Lena Brook 415-601-0504 lena@havenbmedia.com Phone: (707) 776-2887 ◦ Fax: (707) 776-2888 ◦ E-mail: media@strausmilk.com Website: www.strausfamilycreamery.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Petaluma, Calif., August 6, 2012 – Straus Family Creamery proudly introduces Organic Greek Yogurt, the only Non-GMO Project Verified, certified Organic Greek Yogurt [...]
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Thursday, August 2nd, 2012
Welcome, Arielle!
With more than 5,000 products now Non-GMO Project Verified, and well over 1,000 natural foods stores expected to participate in the third annual Non-GMO Month this October, it’s time for the Non-GMO Project staff to keep growing! The most recent addition to our small but mighty team is Arielle Stein, Retailer Programs Assistant. From now [...]
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Tuesday, July 24th, 2012
Shortstacks by Southern Culture Artisan Foods receives Non-GMO Project Verification for pancake products
Atlanta, GA – 7/12/12 Southern Culture Artisan Foods, a breakfast lifestyle brand, is very proud to announce that they have received Non-GMO Project Verification for their entire line of pancake products . The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization offering North America’s only third party verification for non-GMO foods and products. “Using great ingredients for [...]
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Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
Scratch and Peck Feeds: First Feed Company in North America to Achieve Non-GMO Project Verification
Bellingham, WA – July 9, 2012: Scratch and Peck Feeds, the nation’s fastest growing 100% soy-free animal feed producer is extremely pleased to announce it has received the Non-GMO Project Verification for its entire line of poultry and animal feeds. The Non-GMO Project offers North America’s only third party verification and labeling for non-GMO food [...]
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Monday, July 2nd, 2012
Nature’s Express – Berkeley Restaurant First In North America to Offer a Non-GMO Project Verified Menu
Berkeley, CA – June 27, 2012 – Nature’s Express, a restaurant in Berkeley, California has become the first restaurant to offer menu items verified by the Non‐GMO Project. At natural grocery stores, Non‐GMO Project Verified is already the fastest growing label claim in the industry, with over $2 billion in annual sales. With this inaugural [...]
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Friday, June 29th, 2012
Retailer Webinar - Strategies for a Successful Non-GMO Month
Join Megan Westgate, Executive Director of the Non-GMO Project for a free one-hour webinar on strategies for a successful Non-GMO Month. The webinar will be held: Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM PDT REGISTER NOW With the help of dedicated natural products retailers, consumer awareness of the GMO issue is increasing rapidly [...]
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