The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Taking farm-to-table from Hollywood to Bollywood

Inspired by California’s vibrant food scene while at the University of Southern California, alumna Shriya Naheta formed Zama Organics which delivers fresh, organic produce to thousands of customers across India. By Margaret Crable Late spring in India brings the harvesting of karela, a knobbly, green gourd much prized in Indian cooking for its distinctive, bitter […]

Farmers, non-profit supply affordable, organic food to low-income families

In Kentucky and Iowa, local farmers and a non-profit are successfully delivering organic food to families on a tight budget—and feeling terrific about filling a critical need. Sporting the motto “Fresh food is a basic human right,” New Roots delivers seasonal fruits and vegetables to eight locations near Louisville, twice a month. “We …accept SNAP […]

New high oleic soybean trait is a functional, sustainable, and non-GMO way to provide healthier oil

A new variety of high oleic soybeans, SOYLEIC®, will soon be grown in Illinois. Developed in Missouri through research made possible by soybean farmers, SOYLEIC is the result of years of conventional soybean breeding, making it a non-GMO choice. From field to table, SOYLEIC is a functional, sustainable way to eliminate trans fats and provide […]

New non-GMO probiotic a breakthrough for milk production and infant health

Researchers from University of Helsinki, Finland have succeeded in enabling a well-known probiotic to grow naturally in milk without the use of gene editing. The Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, or LGG bacteria, has been used to treat issues including infant intestinal problems. But because it cannot use lactose and cannot break down the milk protein casein, […]

Study: Intercropping produces higher yields than monocropping

by Peter Rüegg, ETH Zurich Monocultures dominate arable land today, with vast areas given over to single elite varieties that promise a high yield. But planting arable land with just one type of crop has its disadvantages: these areas are easy game for fungal and insect pests, posing a threat to crops. To keep pests […]