The Non-GMO Blog

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 […]

Colorado Case Highlights Winter Barley Strategy

A Colorado grain producer’s shift to winter barley and regenerative practices illustrates how alternative cereal seeds and market development may offer resilience for farms facing water scarcity and changing climate conditions. In northern Colorado, Olander Farms and its malting subsidiary, Root Shoot Malting, have prioritized winter barley production and conservation-oriented rotations to improve soil health […]

Bumper Crop Potential Predicted for Spring 2026

Agricultural meteorologists, like atmospheric scientist Matt Reardon, are pointing to weather patterns and seasonal shifts that could support above-average crop yields across key U.S. production regions in spring 2026. A February analysis by AgWeb highlights that similarities between current Pacific Ocean conditions and those preceding strong seasons in the past have prompted optimism among some […]