The Non-GMO Blog


FoodChain ID Group, Inc. acquires Cosmocert S.A. 

FoodChain ID Group, Inc., a provider of food safety, quality, and sustainability solutions for the food and agricultural industry, has acquired Cosmocert S.A., a leading organic certification and inspection company in Greece providing internationally and regionally recognized certification standards. Located in Athens, Greece, and founded in 2013, Cosmocert has grown rapidly to become one of the premier certification […]

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PURIS launches its first consumer brand: AcreMade plant-based egg

Plant-based pioneer Puris announced a plant-based egg made from yellow field peas. AcreMade is shelf-stable, gluten-free, free of nine top allergens, certified Kosher, and non-GMO. Utilizing yellow peas as the primary protein source, the product contributes to soil health and uses fewer resources compared to animal products. The egg substitute also includes Upcycled Certified™ pea […]

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Perennial rice takes root in China, could transform farming

Thousands of farmers in China are growing a new rice variety that grows and is harvested over several years. The perennial rice grows each year from long-lived roots in the soil and promises labor- and money-saving benefits to farmers. The rice was developed by researchers at Yunnan University in Kunming, China who worked for more […]

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ADM contracts with North Dakota farmers to produce regeneratively grown flaxseed

Paul and Diane Overby of Wolford, North Dakota are enjoying the premiums from growing flaxseed for specialty food markets using regeneratively grown practices. The best part is spreading the word to farmers and consumers on the benefits of no-till, low chemical use, more sustainable agriculture that promotes healthy soil. In 2019, Archer Daniels Midland—for whom […]

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Ancient grain teff earns the spotlight as a climate change hero

Crises often prompt a re-examination of resources—what do we already have in our toolkit that can solve our problem? In the face of global warming exacerbating drought, and subsequent crop losses leading to food shortages, an ancient grain from Ethiopia is looking particularly promising. The tufty grass crop teff—with tiny grains resembling millet—has been grown […]

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