The Non-GMO Blog

Global Tea Sector Adapts

The global tea industry is facing mounting pressures from climate change and shifting consumer demand, prompting growers and processors worldwide to explore adaptation strategies even as market forecasts remain positive. Climate extremes, including hotter dry spells and erratic rainfall, have disrupted production in key regions such as India’s Assam and West Bengal, where yields have […]

Making Organic Packaging Truly Sustainable

Shoppers increasingly expect produce packaging to have a low environmental impact, with research showing that over half of consumers prefer materials with reduced waste profiles and low reliance on non‑recycled plastics when purchasing organic fruit and vegetables. However, transitioning away from petroleum‑based packaging remains complex. Industry analyses highlight persistent challenges including high production costs, limited […]

Top 5 Emerging Organic Ingredients Driving Consumer Demand

Industry analysis and recent market data identify five organic ingredients generating significant momentum across retail, foodservice, and ingredient markets in 2026. Plant-Based Protein Powders: Derived from peas, mung beans, and hemp, these proteins cater to growing demand for clean-label, functional, and plant-based products. For growers, expanding pulse and legume acreage aligns with rising market needs. […]

Expo West Showcases Emerging Trends

The 2026 Natural Products Expo West, scheduled to take place in Anaheim, California, is expected to draw thousands of makers, buyers, and innovators from across the specialty food and beverage sectors. As one of the industry’s largest annual trade events, Expo West serves as an early indicator of product, ingredient, and sourcing trends likely to […]

Value-Added Soy Processing with Regional Roots and National Impact

How South Dakota Soybean Processors support growers and buyers with certified, identity-preserved soy.  As domestic food, feed, and renewable fuel markets face supply disruptions, fluctuating prices, and demand uncertainty, buyers increasingly need dependable sources of identity-preserved soy. South Dakota Soybean Processors (SDSP), a producer-owned, value-added processor, addresses these challenges by converting locally grown soybeans into […]