The Non-GMO Blog

Farmers Selling Direct to Consumers

Direct engagement between farmers and consumers is expanding as growers seek new markets and transparent supply chains. Recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service show that more than 147,000 U.S. farms produced and sold food locally through direct marketing channels in 2020, generating roughly $9.0 billion in revenue through avenues […]

Soil Monitoring Market: $1.6 Billion by 2035

The global soil monitoring market is experiencing sustained growth as farmers, researchers and land managers adopt advanced sensing technologies to improve soil health, optimize inputs and support sustainable farming systems. Market analyses show that soil monitoring solutions, which measure real‑time soil parameters such as moisture, temperature, nutrient levels and salinity, are becoming essential tools in […]

Food Alternative for Organic Poultry Farms

Emerging research is drawing attention to insects as a potential natural protein and amino acid source for organic poultry nutrition, offering an alternative to restricted synthetic supplements and conventional feed ingredients. A University of Arkansas research team led by poultry scientist Adnan Alrubaye received a nearly $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National […]

Non-UPF Beverage Market Wide Open

Spindrift has become the first beverage brand verified under the Non‑Ultraprocessed Foods (Non‑UPF) Verified Standard by the Non‑GMO Project, highlighting a new growth niche in the beverage market for products made with minimal processing and clean ingredients. The certification applies to the brand’s sparkling waters and Spindrift® SODA line, and signals an emerging market opportunity […]

Round 7 of Equitable Transfer Program

The Non-GMO Project has opened applications for Round 7 of its Equitable Transfer Program (ETP), designed to reduce barriers that have historically limited BIPOC-led brands’ access to third-party verification, capital, and market visibility across food, beverage, and body care products. Applications for the 2026 round are open through March 31, with $10,000 in funding available to […]