Non-GMO News

Tegut is first EU food retailer to join non-GMO association ENGA

German food retailer Tegut is the first one to join the European Non-GMO Industry Association (ENGA), that represents the interests of GMO-free producers and traders in the EU. Tegut is an organic pioneer, promoting sustainability for nearly 75 years. It works to clarify goals for regulation, traceability, and food labeling, as well as non-GMO agriculture […]

New Mexico Food Co-op is one of few stores that can claim to be 100% non-GMO

There aren’t many stores in the U.S. that can claim to sell all non-GMO items in their stores, but the Taos Food Co-op in Taos, New Mexico is one of those stores. Every product is vetted before purchased to ensure it is non-GMO. The co-op also only carries produce and bulk products that are 100% […]

Demand for non-GMO soybeans is “staggering”

U.S. soybean exports may have a record-breaking year for 2021—not just for the China market, but representing a vigorous, diverse base responding to the demand. “It won’t be a record to any one particular country…something we take pride in is our diverse footprint of U.S. soy going out,” said U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) CEO […]

European non-GMO association gaining members

The new European Non-GMO Industry Association (ENGA) has already gained seven new members since its founding earlier this year. These seven companies and associations include: Verein Donau Soja, ProTerra Foundation, Impetus GmbH & Co. Bioscience KG, Raiffeisen Kraftfutterwerk Kehl GmbH, SaluVet GmbH, Bäuerliche Erzeugergemeinschaft Schwäbisch Hall, and Upländer Bauernmolkerei GmbH. The new members include industry […]

Benson Hill purchases non-GMO soybean processing facility

Benson Hill, Inc., a food tech company aiming to unlock the natural genetic diversity of plants, recently announced the expansion of its ingredients infrastructure by entering into a definitive agreement to purchase a soybean crushing facility from Seymour, Indiana-based Rose Acre Farms. In a press release, Benson Hill says the acquisition will further solidify the company’s position in […]