The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Awareness of non-GMO label in Germany nearly doubles, first non-GMO labeled salmon product enters the market

Awareness of Germany’s “Ohne GenTechnik” (without genetic engineering) label is growing, with 58% of Germans saying they are aware of the label, according to the results of a recent survey by market research company Splendid Research. The online survey conducted in late August involved 2,500 respondents, a sample that Splendid Research said was a population-representative […]

Non-GM produce earns “halo effect” under new labeling laws

Consumers were more willing to buy unlabeled produce after being shown food tagged as “genetically modified,” a new Cornell University study revealed. The research comes shortly before the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard requiring GMO disclosure labels on foods becomes effective January 1, 2020. Co-author Miguel Gómez of Cornell’s Charles H. Dyson School of Applied […]

Non-GMO Month: What’s the next decade hold?

The Non-GMO Project just celebrated its tenth Non-GMO Month, and New Hope interviewed the Project’s leader, Megan Westgate, for an update. The Project educates consumers about GMOs and established a labeling system allowing them to make informed choices regarding food. Families, food companies, and farmers who share this vision have provided consistent support to the […]

Pipeline Foods purchases Organic Ventures’ ancient grains and specialty products business

Minneapolis-based Pipeline Foods LLC, a U.S.-based supply chain solutions company focused exclusively on organic, non-GMO and regenerative food and feed, will acquire the ancient grains and specialty products business of Organic Ventures. The sale adds ancient grains to Pipeline Foods’ offerings, further strengthening its organic corn product line. Board Chairman Eric Jackson cites the goal […]

Natural Grocers customers raise over $100,000 in support of organic farming and sustainable agriculture

Customers made in-store donations during Organic Harvest Month, exceeding the original goal of $50,000 In September, Organic Harvest Month, Natural Grocers customers raised $100,585 for the Organic Farmers Association, an organization led and controlled by certified organic farmers that works to create a strong voice for all organic farmers. Natural Grocers shoppers across 19 states made in-store […]