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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 Verified mark.

GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS
A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an organism in which the genetic material has been changed through biotechnology in a way that does not occur naturally by multiplication and/or natural recombination; cloned animals are included within this definition.

GMOs are changed through biotechnology, not through natural selection or traditional breeding methods.

Biotechnology is the application of:
a. in vitro nucleic acid techniques, including recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and the direct injection of nucleic acid into cells or organelles; or

b. Fusion of cells beyond the taxonomic family, that overcame natural physiological, reproductive, or recombination barriers and that are not techniques used in traditional breeding and selection.

Biotechnology means artificially altering DNA in a context where only the genetic material of an organism is altered or artificially merging DNA from different species which would not reproduce on their own. More specifically, and for the avoidance of doubt, biotechnology includes all of the following specific new breeding techniques:

Biotechnology means artificially altering DNA in a context where only the genetic material of an organism is altered or artificially merging DNA from different species that would not reproduce on their own.

GMO CROPS
The Non-GMO Project High-Risk List identifies inputs that may be, contain, or be derived from organisms that are known to be genetically modified and commercially available. These inputs and their derivatives are subject to additional scrutiny under the Non-GMO Project Standard. The majority of these crops are engineered to produce an insecticide or tolerate the application of an herbicide.

High-risk inputs include:

Monitored-risk inputs are those for which a GMO version exists, but is not widely commercially available. Such inputs may exist in the research and development stages, or may be inputs for which known GMO contamination has occurred. Other crops are included because they could be contaminated by cross-pollination from GMO crops.

Monitored-risk inputs include:

Monitored-risk inputs are evaluated like low risk inputs; their monitored status does not impact testing or affidavit requirements. However, the Non-GMO Project keeps a watchful eye on these crops in order to prevent potentially ensuing GMO varieties from entering the supply chain unchecked.

PROCESSED DERIVATIVES OF GMOS

Many common processed ingredients are derived from GMO crops, especially commodity crops such as corn and soy. The following non-exhaustive list includes some of the most common derivatives of high-risk crops.

Animal-Derived Ingredients

Livestock, aquaculture, and apiculture products are considered to be high-risk inputs because animal feed is very likely to contain GMOs such as corn, soy, and alfalfa. Animal-derived inputs must come from animals that ate a non-GMO diet to be used in Verified products. These inputs comply with the sampling and testing requirements of the Standard through the sampling and testing of Inputs to the animals’ rations and/or the seed used to grow the inputs to the animals’ rations.

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Frozen Garden FusionsFusions 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 its new and innovative Fusions.

Each Frozen Garden Fusion is Non-GMO Project Verified, handcrafted with 100% real fruit and herbs and frozen into a single-serve “cube”. Consumers can add a Fusion – or more for a stronger flavor – to 12 ounces of water to infuse it.

Each flavor comes in a resealable package with 12 Fusions – enough for 12 glasses of water. Flavors include:

Owner and Chief Smoothie Officer, Allyson Straka stated, “Making real food easy and convenient is at the core of our business. We’re excited to launch Fusions, to help consumers elevate their hydration by adding real flavor from real food to their water.”

Frozen Garden Fusions are available exclusively at TheFrozenGarden.com and retail for $4.99. To learn more about Fusions watch Frozen Garden’s Video or visit TheFrozenGarden.com.

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About Frozen Garden

Founded in 2015 with headquarters in Valparaiso, Indiana, Frozen Garden’s mission is to make real food convenient without any supplements, powders or gimmicks. When available, they source ingredients from local farmers who are dedicated to sustainability and being good stewards of the Earth.

A highly exclusive ingredient list, but an all inclusive guest list 

MIAMI – (May 30, 2019)

Since day one, the goal of Nuttee Bean Co.® has been to create clean-label snacks that can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions or food allergies. Excitingly, Nuttee Bean Co.® is rolling out their new packaging, developed with the help of their customer base and Package Designer Sarah Wielusz. Coupled with new non-GMO and Kosher certifications, FAVALICIOUS® (as the name suggests) is the hottest new fava bean-based superfood snack, and (as the name also suggests) is 100% delicious. These fava bean snacks are also gluten free, certified vegan, palm oil free, trans fat and cholesterol free, low sodium, and free from the top eight major food allergens.  FAVALICIOUSTM are currently being sold on Amazon and Nuttee Bean Co’s own marketplace, and will be hitting store shelves very shortly.

THREE MOUTH WATERING FLAVORS

While developing new packaging and improving the oil used for roasting, three delicious and exceptionally balanced new flavour profiles were perfected:

Favalicious® fava beans are manufactured in an exclusive, allergen friendly “fava bean only” facility in order to eliminate the risk of cross contamination with food allergens such as peanuts or gluten, making them a healthy and safe snack choice for the 32 million Americans living with food allergies. Favalicious® is the only whole roasted fava bean in the market with a signature belt (other accessories sold separately), and the beans are small batch roasted in expeller pressed high oleic sunflower oil, keeping them palm oil free.

It’s not just about what ISN’T in Favalicious® fava beans. Fava beans are a small but mighty nutrient powerhouse that appear to have mostly slipped under the superfood radar until now. Each bag of Favalicious® contains 14 grams of protein (making it a great alternative to nuts) and 16 grams of fiber (making it a great alternative to prune juice). That’s right, these tasty treats contain more fiber than a whole avocado. What’s more, they are delicious and highly addictive. You’ve been warned.

“Our promise is to deliver everything you need in a snack. No Junk! Everything you need, nothing you don’t! We’re thrilled to be launching the great tasting and great-for-you Favalicious®, so it may be enjoyed by all types of snackers.” says Nuttee Bean® Co. founder and fava bean enthusiast Frank Guido.

About Nuttee Bean Co®.

Nuttee in name and nuttee in nature, Nuttee Bean Co® is committed to offering quality, healthy, non-allergenic, flavourful, fun and affordable products with mass appeal. Nuttee Bean Co® began producing allergy friendly snacks in 2017 to introduce the US market to the great tasting and healthy snack potential of the humble fava bean. Focused on developing delicious, healthy snacks in an era where food allergies are increasingly prevalent and consumers are increasingly mindful, Nuttee Bean Co® has arrived just in time.

For product samples and more information about Nuttee Bean Co®, visit nutteebean.com or follow the brand on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram: @nutteebean

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Wara Torrez
Communications Director info@nutteebean.com

 

The updated Non-GMO Project Standard offers North America’s most meaningful system for GMO avoidance

Contact: Hans Eisenbeis
Phone: 360-255-7704 x107
Email: Press@nongmoproject.org

Bellingham, WA—July 26, 2019—The Non-GMO Project published the fifteenth version of the Non-GMO Project Standard today. The most rigorous standard of its kind, the Non-GMO Project Standard is a consensus-based document crafted with insight from dozens of industry experts, reflecting a dynamic range of perspectives. As new GMOs continue to enter the supply chain at an increased rate, the Non-GMO Project Standard remains current through a robust biennial revision process.

The Non-GMO Project Standard v15 was created with broad stakeholder input gathered across three public comment periods. Commenters submitted feedback on critical topics, notably including proposed changes to the compliance requirements for livestock and poultry feed rations as well as proposed changes to the testing and affidavit sections. Accordingly, Standard v15 includes updated requirements for feed rations, sampling and testing, affidavits, inputs derived from microorganisms, and overall product evaluations. Version 15 also features improved organization and numbering, making it the most accessible Standard yet. 

“Maintaining a balance between meaningfulness and achievability is a complex process that requires input from a wide range of industry partners,” said Non-GMO Project Executive Director Megan Westgate. “The newest Standard includes improved specifications for affidavit pathways, which complement the comprehensive testing requirements.”

The board-appointed Standards Committee addressed all comments from stakeholders and proposed changes to the Standard. The Non-GMO Project then held two further open comment periods to allow for comments on proposed revisions. “The Non-GMO Project is fully committed to equity and transparency throughout the revision process,” Westgate said. “We want to ensure the Standard is as collaborative as possible.”

As products of new genetic engineering techniques begin to enter the supply chain, the Non-GMO Project will continue to update the Standard to efficiently preserve and build sources of non-GMO products. The updated Standard, Information about the Standard revision process, and an outline of changes from v14.3 to v15 can be found on the Non-GMO Project website.

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ABOUT THE NON-GMO PROJECT

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. 

 

CONTACT: Hans Eisenbeis
EMAIL: Hans@nongmoproject.org
PHONE: 360-255-7704 x107

Bellingham, WA, June 19, 2019—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced last week that an unapproved variety of genetically engineered glyphosate-resistant wheat was found in an unplanted farm in Washington state. This experimental variety was reportedly grown in field trials more than a decade ago. There are no genetically engineered wheat varieties currently approved for sale in the United States or any other country, and yet biotechnology companies continue to allow their GMOs to contaminate fallow fields.

This is not the first time wheat has been contaminated by an unapproved GMO. Glyphosate-tolerant wheat was discovered in Oregon in 2013, Montana in 2014, Washington in 2016, and Alberta, Canada in 2018. The USDA strengthened its oversight of wheat field trials after the 2016 contamination; producers are now required to obtain permits for such trials.

This occurrence threatens the U.S. wheat market. International regulations on import and sale of unapproved GMO varieties are strict; previous contamination events have led to rejection by foreign markets The Washington Association of Wheat Growers reports that Washington state exports 80 to 90 percent of its wheat crop, which means farmers may face low prices if foreign markets reject American or Washington-grown wheat.

“This contamination demonstrates yet again that once GMOs are released into the environment, these novel organisms cannot be recalled,” says Non-GMO Project Executive Director Megan Westgate. “The Non-GMO Project remains committed to protecting our supply chain from unchecked GMO contamination.”

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About the Non-GMO Project

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. 

Established in 2010, English Tea Shop shares a passionate belief in doing things differently.We believe in putting the people and our Prajava (the Sri Lankan word for a united, passionate community) at the heart of our business before profit. Our mantra of ‘celebrating communities from farm to cup’ guided our road to success in over 55 markets worldwide. We believe that if a business looks after its community, the community will look after the business. Having a strong relationship with the community creates opportunities for growth and incredible results.

The power of customers, employees and suppliers’ interests, encourages stronger, more fruitful relationships to be formed. As a business, we see no value in a quick win. We prioritise long-term strategy, with sustainable relationships at its core.

Growing food without GMOs has important environmental and sustainability benefits that are visible throughout the production process. From the growing stages to the harvest and transportation of our products, we ensure that the benefits remain. This is something that we maintain in the collection, storing, and as the product is processed to the market channel.

Non-GMO verification shows our products are meeting the Non-GMO Project requirements. This means that all legal conditions relating to the labelling and traceability of non-GMO have met the authorised standard.

A number of our certifiers, including our certifier, UK’s Soil Association have declared a ban against the use of corn starch based biodegradable mesh. They believe GMOs do not fit with the principles of organic agriculture as they pose potential risk to the environment and human health.

As a result, the entire industry is now moving towards the development of a non-GMO based biodegradable tea bag material. According to the world’s leading tea bag paper/mesh manufacturers such a product would become a possibility in the next couple of years. At English Tea Shop, we pride ourselves on our laser eye focus and commitment to achieving results which don’t just benefit the business but are better for the world at large. This is why, we are fully committed to staying clear of GMOs for both ingredients and packaging.

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Media Contact
Nicholas Alexander
nicholas@etsteas.co.uk

 

Non-GMO vanillaMany 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 Project Verified product?”

Similar to how the word “modified” does not mean genetically modified when referring to modified corn starch or similar products, “artificial” does not inherently mean an ingredient is GMO. “Artificial flavor” is a term used by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to classify flavorings not found in nature or derived from natural elements (plants or animals). Artificial flavors are produced through synthesis in a lab to mimic the taste and chemical makeup of a natural counterpart. They are often used to cut costs for food producers. While this production process can be achieved without any genetic engineering—no GMOs required—some producers do choose to use GMOs.

It’s important to recognize that while artificial does not inherently classify ingredients as a GMO, some artificial ingredients do come from GMOs—especially GMO microorganisms. Those are the types of artificial ingredients that are addressed in the Non-GMO Project Standard. The best way to avoid GMOs when you shop is to look for Non-GMO Project Verified products.

What Makes A Flavor

Flavors are added to food primarily for their taste rather than nutritional value. Think of strawberry jam—while the strawberries in the jam are flavorful, they wouldn’t be considered a flavor in that product. However, in a product like strawberry gum or toothpaste, strawberry would be considered a flavor because it is present solely for taste.

In the US, flavors are regulated by the FDA, which enforces the Food Additives and Amendment Act of 1958. Under this law, the FDA is responsible for ensuring the safety of new food additives, including flavors, before they can be used in food products.

The FDA categorizes flavorings as either natural (e.g., vanilla bean extract, almond extract), artificial (e.g., synthesized vanillin, benzaldehyde), or spices (e.g., basil, cumin seed, or paprika). While artificial flavors are those not derived from natural elements, natural flavors are the processed and concentrated form of the plant or animal they came from. Spices are simply dried vegetables with no added flavoring. Ingredients traditionally regarded as foods, like onions, garlic, and celery, must be separately disclosed on a product’s ingredient list because they are not considered spices by the FDA.

Where We Come In

With thousands of flavoring substances in use today and varying methods used to produce them, it is impossible for consumers to tell if a product contains GMOs. That’s why the Non-GMO Project includes special provisions for evaluating microorganisms, including those used to produce artificial flavors, in our Standard. In many cases, this process goes all the way back to the growth medium the microorganism was grown on. Just like milk from a cow that's raised on GMOs can't be Non-GMO Project Verified, a microorganism can't eat GMOs and then produce Verified flavorings.

The next time you reach for that artificial vanilla flavor, Look for the Butterfly so you can be sure that product is non-GMO, right back to any microorganisms involved. Non-GMO Project Verified products are third-party tested and backed by our rigorous Standard to help take the guesswork out of shopping for you and your family.

Find Non-GMO Project Verified products

Non-GMO From the Ground Up

Guest post by Annie’s

We believe that food is the most powerful force for change we have. One of the greatest opportunities we have to improve our impact on people and the planet is through our daily food choices. Here at Annie’s, we work hard to choose ingredients, manufacturing partners, and packaging materials that have a positive impact on farmers, communities, animals, the environment, and you. We strive to only make products that meet the high standards that our bunny family expects from us, which means sourcing only non-GMO ingredients.

Why? Because we believe you have the right to know exactly what is (and isn’t) in your food. We support organic and regenerative farming practices, and feel strongly about providing transparency around our sourcing and ingredient practices. There is absolutely no place for genetically engineered ingredients in any of our products. We believe everyone should be able to make informed choices about what foods their families eat.

Our food choices matter – not only to ourselves and to our families, but to our farmers, our planet, and future generations.

From the Ground Up

Agriculture has an incredibly important impact on nature. And we have an opportunity to make a positive impact through our food choices. But it’s going to take all of us -- our farmers, food companies like us, and eaters like you to make changes now.

Agriculture contributes to some of our most pressing sustainability challenges today, and we believe that the most promising solutions start with healthy soil. This is why we are on a journey to bring soil back to life through regenerative agriculture practices, which protect and intentionally enhance our natural resources and farming communities.

The Secret Life of Soil

To keep our planet healthy for future generations, we must take care of our soil.

The Regenerative Solution

Hearing the buzz about regenerative agriculture and wonder what it’s all about? Regenerative agriculture works with nature to pull carbon from the air and store it in the soil, where it nourishes a network of life. By sequestering carbon in the soil, regenerative practices can reduce the greenhouse gases in our atmosphere! We at Annie’s and our parent company, General Mills, are committed to advancing regenerative agriculture through our products, our farmers, our partnerships and beyond.

This May, two of the most important boxes of mac and cheese we’ve ever made, Organic Shells & White Cheddar with Whole Grains and Organic Macaroni & Classic Cheddar with 12g Protein, will be hopping onto store shelves near you. Made in partnership with innovative Montana farmers, these mac & cheeses will feature diverse, single-sourced regeneratively grown ingredients that benefit both people and the planet.

This is just the beginning. General Mills recently announced a commitment to advance regenerative agriculture practices on ONE MILLION acres of farmland by 2030!

We’re All in this Together

We believe people should be able to enjoy their favorite foods produced in a way that’s not only better for you, but also better for farmers, animals, communities, and the environment. We don’t prioritize just one of these aspects when we source ingredients. The health of each is connected to the health of all. We’re all in this together.

Learn more about our mission at Annie’s to leave the planet better than we found it.

When we think of innovations in today’s supermarket, the mind easily jumps from farm to fridge blockchain tracking, to stores with a million cameras and no checkstands, or even to robots roaming grocery aisles. However, a smaller and much simpler piece of business technology has been pervasive in the marketplace for nearly three decades.

Price look-up codes (PLUs) are commonplace in nearly every major grocery store across North American and beyond. Since the first implementation of PLUs in 1990, various myths have circulated about how the lay shopper can read these labels to help inform their purchasing decisions. One such myth is that you can tell if a product is GMO by looking at its PLU. That’s simply not true. Unfortunately, in today’s confusing food labeling landscape, it’s hard to tell what’s in your food—and PLUs are not intended to help solve that problem.

That’s where we come in. The Non-GMO Project and thousands of participating brands, work hard to provide shoppers with meaningful non-GMO options, backed by our rigorous Standard. All you have to do is Look for the Butterfly.

Learn more about the facts behind PLUs:

What are PLUs?
Can I tell if a product is GMO or non-GMO from its PLU?
Can I tell if a product is organic from its PLU?
How are PLUs used?
Why are some foods labeled with PLUs while others are not?
Where did PLUs come from?
How are PLUs assigned and governed?
What about other PLU prefixes?

What are PLUs?

PLUs are four or five-digit numbers associated with bulk food items, often appearing on a small sticker applied to pieces of fresh produce or alongside the bins in a store’s bulk section of dried fruit and nuts, for example. PLU codes help grocery workers identify bulk foods based on various attributes including variety, size, and growing method (conventional vs. organic).

The standard four-digit PLU code is randomly assigned within a series of numbers. Five-digit PLUs are equivalent to their four-digit counterpart, with the addition of a prefix number to identify the method by which a product was grown.

No intelligence is built into any single digit of this code, but as a whole, it is used to identify bulk goods in a standardized format that makes grocer data universally comparable.

Can I tell if a product is GMO or non-GMO from its PLU?

No. The standard PLU code, designating a conventionally grown product, is four digits long. Though the IFPS once reserved prefix 8 to identify GMO foods, the prefix was stripped of this designation in July 2015 due to the unwillingness of GMO producers to use the number 8 prefix in a retail setting. IFPS maintains that it will recommission the 8 prefix in the future to accommodate a growing PLU database and assign universal PLUs to new varieties of bulk foods.

Shoppers who want to avoid GMOs can always look for the Non-GMO Project Verified mark to ensure the products they bring home are, in fact, non-GMO.

Can I tell if a product is organic from its PLU?

The standard PLU code, designating a conventionally grown product, is four digits long. The only prefix currently recognized by the IFPS for usage with PLUs is 9, which identifies an organically grown product. So, a product bearing a five-digit PLU code beginning in the number 9 would technically signify that product was organically grown.

If the PLU code for a conventionally grown yellow banana is 4011, an organically grown standard yellow banana would be 94011.

Before you go looking for the number 9, keep in mind that PLU codes are not implemented for shopper use. The IFPS recommends that consumers in search of organic products should always look for the USDA Organic seal on a product and/or consult their store’s produce or bulk section manager for more information.

How are PLUs used?

PLU codes are a simple, yet valuable business tool used in grocery stores to communicate universally recognizable electronic data around the sale of bulk goods. Common applications of PLU data in the marketplace are inventory control, accurate pricing at the register, and tracking of customer purchases. PLUs are not intended to convey information to shoppers.

Why are some foods labeled with PLUs while others are not?

PLU code usage is discretionary based on the grocer’s preference and on practicality. While stickers displaying PLUs are commonplace on fruits like bananas or apples, it’s hard to imagine individual nuts or green beans labeled in this manner. As an alternative to the traditional sticker display method, PLU codes are increasingly included on signage near products or otherwise affixed to them.

Where did PLUs come from?

PLUs were first implemented by grocery retailers in 1990 as a business tool to make check out and inventory control faster, easier, and more accurate.

How are PLUs assigned and governed?

PLUs are not regulated or required by any government, yet labeling bulk items with PLU codes is now commonplace in major grocery stores around the world. In their infancy, PLUs were primarily assigned by retailers and the information they conveyed was not universally agreed upon. In 2001, the International Federation for Produce Coding (IFPC) was founded by a coalition of fruit and vegetable associations with the goal of creating a global standard for the use of PLUs.

In 2006, the IFPC became known as the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS), which fulfills the same mission by assigning universal ​PLUs to bulk foods and maintaining a database of these items. According to the most recent available data from IFPS, 1,400 standardized PLU codes have been assigned to date.

A select range of PLUs are reserved by IFPS for retailer-assigned use. These are codes maintained in the IFPS’ database exclusively for retailers to use in association with the bulk products carried in their stores that have not been assigned a universal PLU code by the IFPS. Retailers are also welcome to submit applications for new PLU codes to be reviewed by IFPS.

What about other PLU prefixes?

Although PLUs starting with the prefix 6 have been spotted in retail settings, this prefix is not part of IFPS’ internationally recognized, standardized list of PLU codes and the organization does not comment on the use of this or any other unofficial prefix. IFPS recommends that shoppers contact the produce or bulk section manager at their local grocer using these prefixes for more information about their meaning.

Read more about PLU codes and standards from the International Federation for Retail Standards (IFRS)

Fork in the Road Foods is proud to announce the launch of their Non-GMO Project Verified Bulk Deli Meats. The San Francisco based meat company has been working towards transitioning their deli meat line to Non-GMO and is excited to have it available now in Northern California, Southern Pacific, Southwest and Pacific Northwest Whole Foods Market regions.

"We are continually striving to improve our standards and take a better path," said Phil Gatto, CEO of Fork in the Road. "In speaking with our customers and farmers over the past few years, we knew that going non-GMO would be a step in the right direction. We are happy to offer consumers a product that is free of genetically modified organisms and meets our guidelines for animal welfare and quality."

Fork in the Road received Non-GMO Project Verification after a rigorous testing process to ensure all animal feed and product ingredients, as well as their manufacturing plant, met the Non-GMO Project Standard. As with all Fork in the Road products, the deli meats are produced from meat raised without the use of antibiotics and added hormones, and is animal welfare certified under the Global Animal Partnership (GAP) 5-Step Program. Products contain no synthetic nitrates or nitrites, or artificial ingredients and preservatives.

You can find the handcrafted Non-GMO deli meats in the prepared foods department. Ask a Whole Foods Team Member to slice it fresh for you!

Fork in the Road's new non-GMO deli line includes:

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Smoked Turkey Breast
Herb Roasted Chicken
Uncured Black Forest Ham
Uncured Maple Honey Ham
Uncured Beef Pastrami
Roast Beef
Uncured Corned Beef

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Media Contact
Stacy Irving
Sales Manager
forkintheroad.com

So Good Food Co., based in Venice, CA, proudly announces the release of its newest plant-based condiment: Sweet Black Garlic MISO MAYO.  Subtly sweet and savory, rich, dark and exotic, Sweet Black Garlic MISO MAYO is a premium condiment that is first in its category of vegan mayo alternatives to be made of artisanal black garlic.  It is versatile across all day parts and is on trend for plant-based, umami, fermented ingredients, Non-GMO and keto-friendly.

Slow, high heat - up to 90 days - produces garlic cloves that are black in color with a uniquely sweet, caramelized flavor and that are rich in antioxidants.

“Our customers helped us develop this new flavor through sampling and feedback. They recommend ingredients, drive label design and support our best-quality goals to ‘make delicious easy'! They are nutrition- and value-conscious, and share their MISO MAYO with friends and loved ones” says owner Janet Smith.

All MISO MAYO is Non-GMO Project verified and has been made in small batches with gluten-free ingredients since 1990, when the So Good gourmet food truck first served its vegan condiments in Los Angeles.  The delectable umami flavor of MISO MAYO comes from miso – fermented soybean paste, a living cultured food that is gut-healthy and is a highly nutritious ingredient that has been prized for centuries.

So Good Food makes four flavors of its miso-based condiment: new Sweet Black Garlic, Original Flavor, Spicy Red Pepper, Garlic’n’Dill.

MISO MAYO products are available for purchase online at misomayo.com, and in the refrigerated sections of natural and gourmet chains west of the Rockies like Whole Foods, Sprouts, Natural Grocers, King Soopers and City Markets; and at retailers like Berkeley Bowl, Jimbos, Erewhon, New Leaf, Lassens and Mollie Stones,  Co-ops and independents across the country.  MISO MAYO is distributed by UNFI, Kehe and DPI, and is also available DSD.

For recipes and product information go to www.misomayo.com

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Media Contact
Janet Smith
310-827-0730
info@misomayo.com

April 12, 2019 (Richmond, VA): Next time you pick up a pint of O’MY Dairy Free Gelato make sure to look for the butterfly! O’MY is excited to announce that their entire line of creamy, deliciously simple gelato has achieved Non-GMO Project Verified status, North America’s most rigorous third-party verification for Non-GMO foods and products.

O’MY was crafted with families impacted by dietary restrictions in mind, so diligent and transparent sourcing and production has been fundamental to the business since the beginning. “Non-GMO Project Verified certification is an important validation of our sourcing practices and is another piece of information to help shoppers decide if O’MY is right for them” said Julie Bishop, Co-founder & COO of O’MY. O’MY is committed to providing as much transparency about their products as possible so that lovers of sweet treats can make the best decisions for themselves and for their loved ones.

O’MY Dairy Free Gelato comes in six flavors (Vanilla Bean, Mint Chip, Chocolate, Coffee Chip, Orange Cream and Root Beer Float).

All O’MY flavors contain nine ingredients or fewer and are sourced with care. They are all natural, plant based, with no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners, and use organic coconut cream as the base. This allergy-friendly line is free from dairy, gluten, soy, eggs, tree nuts and peanuts, making this a treat that more people can enjoy together.

O’MY continues to expand nationally and currently can be found in over 500 stores across the country including Wegmans, Sprouts and many independent natural and specialty food retailers.

About O’MY Dairy Free Gelato O’MY Dairy Free Gelato is a women-owned small business located in Richmond VA that specializes in deliciously simple gelatos that more people can enjoy. In 2017 Co-founders Allison Monette and Julie Bishop knew that better was possible and set out to create a creamy, allergy-friendly option that would be free of artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners. O’MY gelatos are made with all natural, plant-based ingredients that are sourced with care; all flavors have 9 ingredients or less. O’MY gelatos are all Non-GMO Project Verified, vegan and free from dairy, gluten, tree nuts, peanuts, eggs and soy. For more information please visit, omygelato.com and connect with us on Instagram and Facebook.

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Media contact

Heather Heah
Marketing Manager, O’MY Dairy Free Gelato
heather@omydairyfree.com
315.427.0740

Paris, France – March 29th, 2019 –Alland & Robert, an international leader in natural gums, has obtained Non-GMO Project verification for its acacia gum references, karaya gum reference and its texturing ingredient Syndeo®.

Alland & Robert is proud to announce its Non-GMO Project Verified products are produced in compliance with the Non-GMO Project Standard. This is an important process that confirms Alland & Robert’s commitment to manufacture natural, unadulterated products, and offer the highest quality of gums.

The Non-GMO Project is a US-based non-profit organization committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO products, educating consumers, and providing verified non-GMO choices. It is North America’s most trusted seal for GMO avoidance for consumers who are concerned about what’s in their food.

Alland & Robert CEO Frédéric Alland said: “This verification by the Non-GMO Project is a step forward for us, and we will continue to promote the use of natural products in the food and cosmetic industries. It will help us provide more transparency to our customers looking for premium and vegetal ingredients.”

15 Alland & Robert references have been verified by the Non-GMO Project, including 13 Acacia Gum qualities. Acacia gum, or E414, is a natural, vegetal and healthy ingredient used in the food and cosmetic industries for its functional properties and a soluble fiber. Acacia gum is today found in thousands of day-to- day products all over the world.

Created in 1884, Alland & Robert is a family company based in Normandy, France. The company is an international leader on the natural tree exudates market with a strong focus on acacia gum, an entirely natural additive or ingredient.

Alland & Robert exports over 85% of its turnover in 70 countries through a network 37 distributors, and has tripled its turnover over the last 10 years. The company has continually invested to increase its manufacturing capacities and has built up 3 spray drying towers respectively in 2002, 2007 and 2013. Alland & Robert now employs 75 people on 3 sites in France: 2 manufacturing facilities in Normandy and administrative offices in Paris. In March 2018, Alland & Robert opened brand new offices in Normandy including a state-of-the-art physicochemical laboratory and a technological platform for applications research and customer training.

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Violaine Fauvarque, Marketing Manager
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New Reformulated B.O.S.S. Superfood Bars Are Now Non-GMO Project Verified

The bars have been reformulated with clinically researched functional ingredients targeted to support specific beneficial properties including energy, cognitive performance and focus.

HOUSTON, March 19, 2019 – Three superfood bars by B.O.S.S. Food Co.®, which have been reformulated with newer, clinically researched functional ingredients to support sports nutrition/energy, cognitive performance, and mood lift/focus, are now Non-GMO Project Verified.

All B.O.S.S. Bars, including two that were not reformulated, are produced in compliance with the Non-GMO Project standard, said founder and CEO Andrea Spirov. In addition to being Non-GMO Project Verified, the line of five plant-based B.O.S.S. bars are gluten free and paleo.

The reformulated bars include the Move Fit Energy™ bar with functional ingredients for sports nutrition, workout fuel, post-workout recovery and energy without stimulants, Think Brainpower™ bar for cognitive performance, attention and concentration, and the Smile Upbeat Focus™ bar for mood lift and five-hour focus.

New ingredients for the three reformulated bars include fermented shiitake vegetable protein, containing all 20 amino acids, that provides between 7 and 10 grams of complete vegan protein per bar. The new bars also now contain medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil for quick energy, satiety and to assist athletic performance, brain health and optimizing beneficial gut bacteria, Spirov said. Also supporting gut health is newly added prebiotic tapioca fiber, which increases fiber to 6 to 9 grams per bar.

The Move bar has an ancient peat and apple extract clinically shown to build ATP, the body’s own energy-boosting compound. The Think bar for cognitive performance adds a spearmint extract clinically shown to help with multitasking and concentration, and the Smile bar offers five-hour focus without caffeine with an added galanga extract clinically shown to enhance mental alertness and focus. The reformulated B.O.S.S. bars are naturally sweet with no added sugar.

The line also includes the Restore bar, which promotes detoxification and immune support, and Dazzle, which supports beautiful hair, skin and nails. All bars are free from major allergens including soy, dairy, grains, peanuts and sugar alcohols.

Suggested retail price for the 1.7-ounce bars is $2.99 to $3.99, and they ship 12 to a case and 144 to a master case. More information about B.O.S.S. is available by calling 800-344-8584 and at bossfoodco.com.

About B.O.S.S. Food Co.:

Houston-based B.O.S.S. Food Co.® produces superfood bars with simple ingredients. B.O.S.S., which stands for blended original superfood snacks, has a line of five plant-based functional energy bars that are non-GMO Project Verified, paleo and grain free. The bars are crafted with ingredients that work together to taste great and combine ingredients that research indicates have similar beneficial nutritional properties. Andrea Spirov founded the company in 2015 after changing to a cleaner diet and lifestyle helped her overcome a number of major health challenges and initially sold the bars locally at farmers markets. She launched the line in the wholesale market in 2017. B.O.S.S. Bars are available at retailers in 10 states. More information about B.O.S.S. is available by calling 800-344-8584, at bossfoodco.com, or by connecting on facebook.com/bossfoodco, instagram.com/bossfoodco, twitter.com/bossfoodco, and pinterest.com/ bossfoodco.

MOVE®, THINK®, SMILE®, RESTORE® and DAZZLE® are registered trademarks of B.O.S.S. Food Co.

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On March 8, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lifted its ban on the import of the genetically modified AquAdvantage salmon created by AquaBounty Technologies. The FDA initially approved this GMO for human consumption in 2015, but Congress required the FDA to halt imports of the fish until appropriate GMO labeling guidelines could be established.

The FDA announced that this congressional mandate has been fulfilled through the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS), which requires the labeling of some GMOs at the federal level. AquAdvantage salmon is explicitly included in the USDA’s List of Bioengineered Foods. Now that GMO salmon will be labeled in the US, the FDA has given the go-ahead to import, raise, and sell GMO salmon.

AquaBounty hopes to have its GMO salmon on the market as soon as 2020. Since compliance with the NBFDS does not become mandatory until 2022, it is unclear whether AquaBounty would choose to label its salmon in the interim. This means it is possible that GMO salmon could be sold in the US without a GMO disclosure for two years. The Non-GMO Project will continue to monitor this situation as it develops.

 

Michele’s Granola Products Now Non-GMO Project Verified
Small batch granola bakery secures non-GMO certification on completion of rigorous review

February 12, 2019 (Timonium, MD) - Michele’s Granola, a Maryland-based small batch granola bakery, has deepened its commitment to transparency by completing a rigorous review by the Non-GMO Project to verify there are no genetically engineered ingredients in the company’s products. The well-recognized butterfly logo of the Non-GMO Project will now appear on the back label of all Michele’s Granola cereal products, signifying this attribute to the industry and to customers.

Michele Tsucalas, founder and owner of Michele’s Granola, has always excluded genetically modified ingredients from her bakery, but this certification by North America’s only third-party non-GMO verifying body serves to further demonstrate that commitment. Says Tsucalas, “My team and I want to bake granola we feel good about feeding not just to our customers, but to our own families. Without long term independent studies the safety of GMOs for human health or environmental impact, I made a choice to exclude GMO ingredients from our bakery.”

All Michele’s Granola cereals are baked with organic whole grain oats, coconut, and a variety of seeds, nuts and other natural and certified organic ingredients. In addition to being Non-GMO Project Verified, the products are also free from wheat, dairy, eggs, peanuts and soy, boasting a clean ingredient label with no high fructose corn syrup, sugar alcohols, trans-fats or artificial ingredients. Michele’s Granola distributes its products to more than 800 natural and specialty food retailers coast to coast in the US, including Whole Foods Market, Wegmans, MOMs Organic Market and many more.

This certification marks another significant milestone for Michele’s Granola, who also significantly expanded their national distribution within the last six months, and launched a new variety, Almond Butter granola.

About Michele’s Granola

Michele’s Granola makes a variety of small batch granola from scratch and is prepared fresh daily using premium natural, organic, GMO-free ingredients. Founded in 2006, the company now produces 20,000 pounds of granola each week, available at michelesgranola.com, on Amazon, and distributed to more than 800 natural foods retailers, grocery stores and food service facilities across 34 states. Michele’s is committed to improving nutrition and supporting local food entrepreneurship by donating 1% of all sales to non-profits with a food-based mission. For more information, visitwww.michelesgranola.com.

About the Non-GMO Project

The Non-GMO Project is a mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to building and protecting a non-GMO food supply. Non-GMO Project Verified is a meaningful and achievable way for suppliers, brands and retailers to show their commitment to providing consumers transparent choice in the marketplace. Learn more at www.nongmoproject.org.

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Lauren Shafer
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