The Non-GMO Blog

Top 5 Tips for Non-GMO Brand Owners in Early 2026

As organic, non-GMO, and regenerative markets mature, brands face rising expectations from consumers and retailers alike. Recent industry data and certification trends point to five strategic moves mission-driven companies can prioritize in 2026: 1. Lean Into Regenerative Certifications Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) continues to gain momentum. The Regenerative Organic Alliance launched its first national consumer […]

Sustainable Foods Summit North America: Jan. 28–29, 2026

Sustainability standards are rising faster than most companies can adapt, making events like the Sustainable Foods Summit North America essential for organic and non-GMO brands. The summit brings regenerative sourcing, traceability technology, and label integrity together with the retailers and ingredient suppliers shaping next year’s shelf space. The 16th edition of the summit, organized by […]

Processors Becoming Brand Owners Signals a New Era of Vertical Brand Building

Once Again Nut Butter Collective’s 2025 acquisition of Big Tree Organic Farms illustrates a growing trend in the organic sector: ingredient processors are becoming brand owners and vertically integrated market players. The deal positions Once Again not only as a nut-butter producer but as an origin-to-brand operator with direct control over raw materials and consumer-facing […]

Non-UPF Certification Opens Doors and Discussions

Shoppers are increasingly avoiding ultra-processed foods, and the industry is responding. A new certification launched in late 2024 by the Non-GMO Project’s Food Integrity Collective aims to redefine the clean-label landscape. The program allows brands to certify that their products avoid ultra-processed ingredients and production methods, according to Food Dive. The certification relies on the […]

Danone Takes Majority Stake in Kate Farms

Danone’s mid-2025 acquisition of a majority stake in Kate Farms marks a significant convergence of organic, non-GMO, and medical nutrition. The deal expands Danone’s presence in specialized nutrition while elevating a plant-based, organic brand known for clinically oriented formulas. Kate Farms produces organic medical nutrition shakes and tube-feeding formulas made with pea protein, fiber, and […]