Non-GMO News

Non-GMO Summit 2024: International non-GMO industry calls for transparency on new GMO technologies and cooperation throughout the value chain

More than 160 representatives from a thriving international non-GMO industry and leading European associations from 23 countries and four continents met on October 7-8, 2024 at the International Non-GMO Summit 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. Operators across the full Non-GMO value chain are united in battling the current challenges posed by the planned deregulation of New Genomic […]

Over 75% of German milk produced without GMOs

In 2023, over three-quarters of the milk originating in Germany was without genetical modified ingredients—72.1% was conventional milk, and 4.5% was organic. That high percentage (over 70% average) is consistent since 2020. In fact, GMO-free milk has represented over 50% of total milk supply since 2018, growing steadily since then to its current high. The […]

From Grassroots to Global: Non-GMO Project’s October initiative highlights 17 years of progress

The Non-GMO Project, North America’s most trusted seal for GMO avoidance, recently announced the launch of its annual Non-GMO Month celebration for October 2024. This event marks 17 years of the organization’s dedication to transparency in the food system, a mission that has become increasingly crucial as an estimated 80% of groceries now contain GMOs. […]

Award-winning, sustainable dairy with a commitment to non-GMO

Berchtesgadener Land dairy has long been shaking things up in Germany! Founded in 1927, the mountain farmers’ co-operative has repeatedly attracted positive attention with its (at the time) “unorthodox” decisions such as its strong commitment to being non-GMO and organic. These principles have perhaps been key to the cooperative’s success. Based in Piding, Upper Bavaria, […]

Non-GMO Summit 2024 to focus on navigating the future of non-GM production

The EU could stand on the cusp of enormous regulatory change when it comes to New GMOs or New Genomic Techniques (NGTs)—the topic at the heart of discussions at the Non-GMO Summit 2024 on October 7-8 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. The conference, featuring high level international speakers, will also hear from experts on market trends, […]