News + Updates

NON-GMO PROJECT PUBLISHES STANDARD VERSION FIFTEEN
July 26, 2019 - Blog, homepage feature

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 pe... Read more

NON-GMO PROJECT RESPONDS TO GMO WHEAT CONTAMINATION IN WASHINGTON
June 19, 2019 - Blog

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 variet... Read more

A wheat field. GMO wheat was discovered in Washington state.

The English Tea Shop Now Non-GMO Project Verified
June 13, 2019 - News

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 ... Read more

Fork In The Road Launches First GAP Certified and Non-GMO Project Verified Deli Meats at Whole Foods Market
April 23, 2019 - News

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 o... Read more

Sweet Black Garlic Miso Mayo Now Non-GMO Project Verified
April 17, 2019 - News

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... Read more

O’MY Dairy Free Gelato Now NON-GMO Project Verified
April 16, 2019 - News

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 fundamenta... Read more

Alland & Robert Now Non-GMO Project Verified
April 10, 2019 - News

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 produc... Read more

New Reformulated B.O.S.S. Superfood Bars Are Now Non-GMO Project Verified
March 27, 2019 - News

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, ... Read more

The World’s First GMO Salmon is Coming to America
March 12, 2019 - News

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... Read more

Michele’s Granola Products Now Non-GMO Project Verified
February 19, 2019 - News

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 ... Read more

Don’t Miss Our Expo West Event!
February 19, 2019 - Blog, News

From CRISPR Babies to Regulatory Loopholes: The New GMO Landscape Thursday, March 7 from 4:00-5:30 PM Marriott Platinum Ballroom 3 Join us for a conversation about the state of the non-GMO landscape, including: The rise and threat of emerging GMO techniques The steps brands are taking to keep GMOs out of consumers shopping baskets Consumers’ changing attitudes toward GMOs What the USDA’s National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard means for consumers, brands, and r... Read more

Better Than Coffee® is Now Officially Non-GMO Project Verified
February 5, 2019 - News

Los Angeles based naturally caffeinated energy bars company, Better Than Coffee®, is proud to announce that after completing a rigorous review process, all flavors of its energy bars are now Non-GMO Project Verified. The Non-GMO Project’s stringent verification process includes a comprehensive review of a product’s ingredients, supply chain and manufacturing facilities to ensure end-to-end transparency. Created to provide a natural alternative to energy products loaded with addit... Read more

Terra Kai Organics’ Júce is now officially Non-GMO Project Verified
January 8, 2019 - News

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 diet, Júce REDS, Júce GREENS, and Júce Super Fruit and Veggie Vitamin Blend are crafted with 35 or more different organic f... Read more

The Non-GMO Project Standard Revision Public Comment Period Three is Now Open
January 1, 2019 - Blog, News

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 label because it is a third-party verification program backed by the most rigorous St... Read more

Americans Deserve Better than the USDA’s GMO Labeling Law
December 20, 2018 - Blog, Events, News

The USDA issued its final rule for the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS) today, to be published in the Federal Register on December 21, 2018. The Non-GMO Project is disappointed by the content of the final rule, which jeopardizes GMO transparency for Americans. The NBFDS demonstrates that only the Non-GMO Project provides the transparent labeling consumers have been demanding for more than 20 years. In its current form, categorical exemptions prevent this law from delive... Read more

GMO Potato Now Classified as High-Risk | FAQs
October 31, 2018 - Blog, News

GENERAL INFORMATION The potato has been added to the High-Risk list of the Non-GMO Project Standard. The Non-GMO Project considers crops and inputs to be “High-Risk” when there is a high likelihood of GMO contamination in the conventional and non-GMO supply chain. The Non-GMO Project uses a risk matrix to determine the Standard’s High-Risk list. The risk matrix focuses on key criteria, including the number of acres planted, commercial availability, the presence in the supply chain, u... Read more