Non-GMO News

Constitutional amendment bans GMO corn planting in Mexico, aims to preserve native corn varieties

A landmark constitutional amendment in Mexico has banned the plantings of genetically modified corn nationwide. Lawmakers say this measure will preserve native varieties and protect the country’s cultural identity. Mexico’s decision to ban sowing of GMO corn is a turning point for the nation. In Mexico, corn is a staple in the nation’s food supply […]

TUYYO selected for Non-GMO Project’s program supporting BIMPOC-led brands

Hispanic-owned  brand TUYYO is the latest recipient of the Non-GMO Project’s Equitable Transfer Program (ETP). The initiative provides $10,000, supporting  equity and inclusion in the natural products industry by covering or offsetting Non-GMO Project verification costs for Black, Indigenous, multiracial, and people of color (BIMPOC)-led brands. “TU Y YO” means ‘you and me’ in Spanish; […]

Snack company to pay $4 million to settle class action lawsuit over false non-GMO label on products

Deep River Snacks, a Connecticut-based company, has settled a class-action lawsuit over its “non-GMO ingredients” label by creating a $4 million reimbursement fund for consumers. The lawsuit, filed in 2020 in New York, alleged the company’s potato chips used dairy from cows fed GMOs, despite the packaging’s non-GMO claim. Plaintiffs argued that the label closely […]

Seed Integrity Pledge for Safe Seeds launched to provide resources for non-GMO seeds

The Seed Integrity Pledge for Safe Seeds was recently launched by GMO/Toxin Free USA to raise awareness about the increasing availability of GMO seeds, none of which have been safety tested, in the consumer market, and to provide a resource for non-GMO seeds. The website, SafeSeedPledge.org, hosts a database of seed companies that have pledged […]

Non-GMO Project’s new initiative aims to transform the food system

Food Integrity Collective’s holistic approach looks to “amplify and unite the critical work of non-GMO, organic, and regenerative agriculture movements” The Non-GMO Project, recently launched the Food Integrity Collective, an initiative aimed at revolutionizing the retail food system. Megan Westgate, CEO of the Non-GMO Project, says the Food Integrity Collective “represents a paradigm shift in […]