The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter
New organic food and farming report recommends policies for upcoming Farm Bill
Three organic agriculture advocates have created a report that provides a roadmap for lawmakers to unlock the potential of organic agriculture in the 2023 Farm Bill and beyond. NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University (ASU), and Californians for Pesticide Reform (CPR) wrote to highlight the […]
Read MorePLT Health Solutions’ menatto™ Vitamin K2 receives Non-GMO Project verification
PLT Health Solutions, Inc. announced that its menatto™ Vitamin K2 (MK-7) ingredient is now Non-GMO Project Verified. The menatto brand of Vitamin K2 is manufactured by edible oils producer J-Oil Mills (Tokyo, Japan). Developed in 1997, menatto features the world’s first fermentation technology to manufacture vitamin K2 from the traditional Japanese food natto. “Menatto is […]
Read MoreADM’s new extrusion facility will meet EU demand for non-GMO textured soy proteins
Last year, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) purchased SojaProtein, European provider of non-GMO soy ingredients. It recently opened a new extrusion facility in Serbia, extending production of non-GMO textured soy to include origination and extrusion capabilities. “Our new extrusion facility not only increases the supply of locally sourced, non-GMO textured soy protein in Europe, which is […]
Read MoreFoodChain ID Group, Inc. acquires Cosmocert S.A.
FoodChain ID Group, Inc., a provider of food safety, quality, and sustainability solutions for the food and agricultural industry, has acquired Cosmocert S.A., a leading organic certification and inspection company in Greece providing internationally and regionally recognized certification standards. Located in Athens, Greece, and founded in 2013, Cosmocert has grown rapidly to become one of the premier certification […]
Read MorePURIS launches its first consumer brand: AcreMade plant-based egg
Plant-based pioneer Puris announced a plant-based egg made from yellow field peas. AcreMade is shelf-stable, gluten-free, free of nine top allergens, certified Kosher, and non-GMO. Utilizing yellow peas as the primary protein source, the product contributes to soil health and uses fewer resources compared to animal products. The egg substitute also includes Upcycled Certified™ pea […]
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