The Non-GMO Blog

Pressures Reshape Ingredient Sourcing Strategies

Escalating tariffs, climate volatility, and geopolitical instability are forcing food companies to rethink ingredient sourcing strategies across categories ranging from coffee and cocoa to spices, coconut, and specialty grains. During a recent industry panel moderated by Mark Russo, Chief Science Officer at Everstream Analytics, sourcing leaders described an operating environment defined by overlapping risks and […]

On-Farm Hubs Accelerate AgTech Innovation

Specialty crop growers in the United States face mounting pressures from labor shortages, rising input costs, and increasing demand for sustainable and traceable food systems. To address these challenges, a new generation of on-farm innovation hubs is emerging, providing space for startups, growers, and technology developers to test and refine tools in real-world conditions. One […]

Balancing Nitrogen in Organic Farming

Organic nitrogen management remains one of the most complex challenges in non-GMO and organic systems, as new research and farmer experience continue to highlight the gap between theoretical models and field-level outcomes. At recent discussions among University of California Cooperative Extension advisors and growers, experts emphasized that nitrogen availability in organic systems is governed by […]

Study Finds Pesticides Effects Lasting Generations

A systematic review and meta‑analysis published ahead of print in Critical Reviews in Toxicology found substantial DNA damage and alterations in DNA methylation patterns associated with prenatal and early childhood pesticide exposure across diverse populations. The analysis integrated 28 observational studies and reported significant outcomes including DNA strand breaks, cytogenetic aberrations, and downregulation of genes […]

Steady Growth for Specialty Grocery Chains

Organic and specialty grocery retailers are reporting robust growth as consumer preferences continue to lean toward health‑focused and transparency‑driven food shopping experiences. Industry and market data show expansion in both store footprints and organic food sales, reflecting broader trends in U.S. retail food markets. Organic food sales reached $70.1 billion in 2025, growing roughly 7 percent year‑over‑year […]