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In the face of U.S. bullying, Mexico may soften its stance on GMO ban

Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador recently indicated that he may be softening his stance on a planned ban of GMO corn due to pressure from the U.S. government. President López Obrador recently said that he’s considering allowing imports of GMO yellow corn for livestock feed. He acknowledged foreign pressure at a recent news conference. […]

Food product labels feature growing number of certifications

In addition to USDA’s organic seal and the Non-GMO Project’s signature butterfly, logos marking Regenerative Agriculture, Upcycled Certified, and other certifications are showing up in growing numbers on food products. With organic sales up to $57.5 billion in 2021, projected to reach $564 billion by 2030, manufacturers have increasing opportunities to supply consumers with ever […]

Time for new approaches to US-Mexico corn trade

By Karen Hansen-Kuhn, opinion contributor As the world reels from the latest supply chain disruption, there is a growing movement internationally to rebuild resilience by increasing domestic production of food for local markets. This is a time for new solutions; unfortunately, there is growing pressure on trade officials to lock in business-as-usual approaches in this […]

FoodChain 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 […]

PURIS 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 […]