The Non-GMO Blog

Non-GMO Industry Prepares for New EU Genetic Engineering Rules

Industry leaders from across Europe gathered at the Non-GMO Summit 2026 in Frankfurt to discuss the future of non-GMO and organic supply chains as the European Union moves closer to deregulating certain products developed through new genomic techniques (NGTs). More than 120 representatives from the food industry, research institutions, laboratories, regulatory agencies, certification organizations, and […]

Organic Sales Increased 7% in 2025

U.S. sales of certified organic products reached $76.6 billion in 2025, increasing 6.8% from the previous year and growing at roughly twice the rate of the overall marketplace, according to the Organic Trade Association’s 2026 Organic Market Report. The broader market grew 3.4% during the same period. Organic food sales totaled $70.1 billion, representing a […]

Retailers Drive Change in Production Practices

Retailers are playing a growing role in shaping agricultural and supply chain practices, according to speakers at the CPG Innovation Summit at Natural Products Expo West. Jason Buechel, representing Whole Foods Market, said innovation is increasingly occurring upstream, with greater emphasis on how food is produced rather than solely on finished products. This includes focus […]

Community-Led Pathways to Food Sovereignty

Emerging food sovereignty initiatives are increasingly centered on community leadership, cultural reconnection, and localized production, according to a workshop led by Margaret To and Jahnavi Mange of Soil to Soul. The session emphasized participatory approaches to rebuilding food systems that prioritize access, equity, and ecological resilience. Through a combination of storytelling and collaborative exercises, participants […]

Top 5 Organic Produces Leading Sales

According to the Organic Produce Network’s State of Organic Produce 2025 report, organic produce remained the largest category in organic food retailing in 2025, generating more than $22 billion in annual sales and accounting for nearly 30% of all organic food purchases.   1. Berries Berries remained the top selling organic produce category with annual […]