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Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are unnatural, novel organisms created and patented by giant corporations. Since the 1990s, GMOs have entered the food supply without undergoing independent, long-term safety testing.

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Monarch Butterfly out in the wild
The Non-GMO Project Standard Revision Process
November 4, 2024
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Two golden apples lie on a white plate. One of the apples is whole, the other is cut in half. The inside of the cut apples appears white, juicy and crisp. Seeds from the sliced apple are visible.
The GMO High-Risk List: Apples
October 31, 2024
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Non-GMO Snacks | Kate’s Real Food Non-GMO Project Verified Granola Bars
October 24, 2024
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Non-GMO Project Mark and USDA Organic seal placed side by side on the bottom of a dried fruit product packaging
What's the Difference Between Non-GMO and Organic?
October 17, 2024
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Mustard plants, close up. freshly harvested mustard greens in garden.
New GMO Alert: They’re Back! The Return of GMO Mustard Greens!
October 17, 2024
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Giveaway: Non-GMO Month
October 7, 2024
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White man walking through a green agriculture field
6 Benefits of Going Non-GMO
October 4, 2024
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Press Release: From Grassroots to Global: Non-GMO Project's October Initiative Highlights 17 Years of Progress
October 1, 2024
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Man shopping for fresh vegetables at local grocery store while carrying orange basket filled with produce
New GMO Alert: Navigating GMOs in the Produce Section
September 27, 2024
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Farm fence
New GMO Alert: CRISPR is Changing the Face of Old McDonald’s Farm
March 22, 2024
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How Surveillance Keeps the Butterfly Flying High
March 21, 2024
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Pet Spotlight: Why Your Best Friend Deserves Non-GMO
March 18, 2024
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New GMO Alert: Synbio Chocolate (Or, Can Your Love Be Pure if Your Chocolate Is GMO?)
February 13, 2024
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La Morenita Foods corn tortilla chips
Embracing Tradition, Crafting Flavor: Morenita’s Non-GMO Journey and Chilaquiles Recipe
February 8, 2024
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Deregulation Compromises Food Transparency
January 30, 2024
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New GMO Alert: Crispr Crops Are Unregulated and Under the Radar
January 17, 2024
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Non-GMO Project Verified Non-GMO Canola
The GMO High-Risk List: Canola
January 16, 2024
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A New GMO Glossary of Terms
January 12, 2024
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Sugar beets field
The GMO High-Risk List: Sugar Beets
November 6, 2023
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Non-GMO soybeans
New GMO Alert: When Is a Soybean Really a Pig?
October 19, 2023
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The European flag waving on a flagpole against a cloudy sky
The EU Should Not Follow the US’s Bad Example in Deregulating GMOs
September 28, 2023
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Looking down on an orange table top, into a bowl of flaked corn cereal, a small pitcher of cold white milk and a bowl of delicious honey. There decorations of honeycomb shapes overlaid in white on the upper left and lower right corners of the image.
To Eat Like a Champion, Choose a Non-GMO Breakfast
September 25, 2023
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Growing Soybean field
A Soy Story: Meet Plant-Based Cuisine's Star Ingredient
September 18, 2023
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Glass of beer on malt grains
New GMO Alert: It's Just Like Beer. No, Wait, It IS Beer!
September 13, 2023
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plant-based fishsticks on a wodden bamboo plate with herbs sprinkled on top and lemon wedges on the side
Plant-Based Offers Fresh Ways To Love Seafood
September 11, 2023
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A pair of juicy, plant-based burgers ready-to-eat on a white plate, topped with lettuce, tomato, avocado and tzaziki. There's a glass of water flavored with citrus slices beside the burgers.
Want a Plant-Based Burger That's Good for the Planet? Go Non-GMO.
September 1, 2023
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cell-cultivated meat under microscopic lens in a lab
Is Lab-Grown Meat the Solution We've Been Looking For?
August 28, 2023
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Sunset landscape with a plain wild grass field and a forest on background.
How Do GMOs Affect Biodiversity?
April 13, 2021
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The Non-GMO Project GMO free product labeling
What Could a Non-GMO Food System Look Like?
March 23, 2021
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Manukora Honey: Good News from New Zealand's Bees, and the People who Tend to Them
February 11, 2021
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Beyond Burger Plant-Based Patty
Navigating Meat Alternatives
January 6, 2021
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Whitewashed Hope: A Message From 10+ Indigenous Leaders and Organizations
December 11, 2020
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Why Every Day Should Be World Soil Day
December 4, 2020
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Seeds in man's hand
Rewriting the Code of Life?
November 6, 2020
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What's Soil Health Got to Do With GMOs? Part 2
July 23, 2020
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Farmer hand holding a fresh young plant. Symbol of new life and environmental conservation
What's Soil Health Got to Do With GMOs? Part 1
July 10, 2020
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Seeds planted in brown soil
Non-GMO Project Statement to Canada's Minister of Agriculture on Deregulation of Gene-Edited Seeds
February 25, 2022
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A Monarch Butterfly flies about the brightly colored flowers in my garden.
Food waste fighting powerhouse LOOP Mission is now Non-GMO Project Verified
September 27, 2021
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Monarch Butterfly
URBL is now Non-GMO Project Verified!
July 14, 2021
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New GMOs
Introducing 'New GMO Alerts' Monthly Newsletter
July 13, 2021
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Our Vision for the Future: A Response to the USDA
June 24, 2021
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Genetically engineered fish and meat coming to your table... soon?
May 7, 2021
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Pigs
Join the Non-GMO Project in Commenting on USDA’s Proposed Regulation of Genetically Engineered Animals
March 15, 2021
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Manukora Honey: Good News from New Zealand's Bees, and the People who Tend to Them
February 11, 2021
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Monarch Butterfly
Outside The Breadbox Vegan Oat Products Earn Non-GMO Project Verification
February 9, 2021
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Monarch Butterfly
The New Non-GMO Project Standard Is Out! Join Us for a Look Behind the Butterfly
January 8, 2021
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Sustainable Foods Summit
Sustainable Foods Summit Goes Online  
December 9, 2020
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Non-GMO and Nonprofit: Putting People and Planet First
November 30, 2020
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Non-GMO Project grocery tote
Non-GMO Month and Fair Trade Month Come To a Close
October 30, 2020
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Non-GMO Project Verification YouTube Video
Upcoming Webinar- The Butterfly Effect: Unlocking the Power of Non-GMO Project Verification
October 23, 2020
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The Electric Bike and the Butterfly
May 19, 2020
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In A World of Connections, What's Your Butterfly Effect?
May 12, 2020
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What's Your Butterfly Effect?
May 11, 2020
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Notes on a Crisis
April 2, 2020
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Three chocolate ice-cream cones laid flat on a black plate.
Stay Cool and Non-GMO With Verified Ice Cream
June 22, 2022
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Bell’s Reines is now Non-GMO Project Verified!
May 25, 2022
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Two hands gift wrapping for the holidays
Holiday Gift Guide: Tastes, Textiles and Terrariums
December 1, 2021
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A Monarch Butterfly flies about the brightly colored flowers in my garden.
Food waste fighting powerhouse LOOP Mission is now Non-GMO Project Verified
September 27, 2021
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Monarch Butterfly
URBL is now Non-GMO Project Verified!
July 14, 2021
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rijuice bottles
RIJUICE EARNS NON-GMO PROJECT VERIFICATION
April 23, 2021
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Monarch Butterfly
Outside The Breadbox Vegan Oat Products Earn Non-GMO Project Verification
February 9, 2021
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Holiday Gift Guide: Last-Minute Gift Ideas to Celebrate the Time We Spend Together 
December 16, 2020
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ZYN CURCUMIN (from Turmeric) Infused Drinks - Inspiring Positive Change
October 2, 2020
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A platter of veggie burger fixings with sprouts, grilled mushrooms and tomatoes, with a product package for NoBull burgers and two bottles of Halo + Cleaver sauces.
Tasty Non-GMO Treats for Your Holiday Cookout
June 30, 2022
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Three chocolate ice-cream cones laid flat on a black plate.
Stay Cool and Non-GMO With Verified Ice Cream
June 22, 2022
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Two hands gift wrapping for the holidays
Holiday Gift Guide: Tastes, Textiles and Terrariums
December 1, 2021
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Holiday Gift Guide: Last-Minute Gift Ideas to Celebrate the Time We Spend Together 
December 16, 2020
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From Paddock to Plate: A Butter Lover's Blog, Sponsored by Lewis Road Creamery
July 16, 2020
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Sow Greenery, Grow Sanity
April 10, 2020
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Woman at a grocery store reading a product label.
Shoppers are choosing non-GMO choices
May 6, 2022
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At the Supermarket: Happy Family of Three, Holding Hands, Walks
Millions of Shoppers recognize the Butterfly
April 6, 2022
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Monarch butterfly on flower
Who looks for the Butterfly? Millions!
February 28, 2022
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Woman of color pouring orange juice from a carafe to a child on the breakfast table
Non-GMO Trends: The rise of functional beverages
January 31, 2022
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Mother with daughter at a grocery store
Shoppers trust the Butterfly!
December 31, 2021
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colorful butterfly is landing on a woman's hand
Showcase the Butterfly — Here's the numbers!
November 30, 2021
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Older white woman wearing a gray cardigan is standing in the vegetable section of a grocery store
Data Drop – Natural Food Shopper
August 31, 2021
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Shoppers and Brands Agree: We Want Proof It’s Non-GMO!
January 14, 2021
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Non-GMO Spices
Shoppers and Brands Agree: We Want Proof It’s Non-GMO!
March 9, 2020
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