The Non-GMO Blog

Top 5 Niche Specialty Markets in Demand

1. Organic Peas, Chickpeas, and Specialty Legumes Organic peas, chickpeas, lentils, and other food grade legumes remain in strong demand as plant protein markets expand faster than North American organic supply. 2. Organic Ancient Grains Ancient grains including sorghum, buckwheat, and teff continue gaining interest from specialty food manufacturers seeking gluten free, climate resilient, and […]

Upcycled Foods Movement

Upcycled food products are gaining momentum across the U.S. grocery sector as manufacturers increasingly turn food processing byproducts and surplus ingredients into branded consumer products. The category includes foods made from ingredients that would otherwise go unused or enter waste streams, including imperfect produce, spent grains, cacao fruit, and surplus crop materials. According to market […]

New Organic Grain Broker Service

New brokerage and digital trading services are continuing to emerge within the U.S. organic grain sector as producers, processors, and feed manufacturers seek more efficient ways to connect counterparties in a fragmented marketplace. The platforms aim to improve price discovery, logistics coordination, and traceability for organic and specialty grains, where supply chains remain significantly less […]

Push Back Against Bioengineered Products Labeled “Natural”

GMO/Toxin Free USA is increasing pressure on regulators and food manufacturers over the use of “natural” labeling on products derived through genetic engineering and synthetic biology. The organization argues that genetically engineered ingredients, including products developed through precision fermentation and other biotechnology processes, should not qualify for natural marketing claims because they are created through […]

Innovation Shifts Toward Simplicity

At the CPG Innovation Summit during Natural Products Expo West, speakers highlighted a shift in how innovation is defined across the natural products industry. Rather than focusing on novel ingredients or formats, industry leaders pointed to simplicity, transparency, and product integrity as the next phase of innovation. Jason Buechel, vice president of Amazon Worldwide Grocery […]