The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

U.S. flails in GM corn dispute with Mexico

By Timothy A. Wise Closing arguments are in in the U.S. trade complaint against Mexico’s restrictions on genetically modified (GM) corn, with the three-arbitrator tribunal set to rule on the matter in November. The legitimacy of the trade agreement itself hangs in the balance. In the course of the year-long process Mexico has dismantled U.S. […]

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 […]

GMO salmon factory in Canada for sale as company faces “deepening crisis”

Just four years after its first “harvest” of genetically engineered Atlantic salmon in Canada, the U.S. biotechnology company AquaBounty is selling its on-land GMO fish factory at Rollo Bay, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Local community groups have confirmed that AquaBounty’s factory is now closed. “We never wanted genetically modified salmon and we’re relieved the company […]

Once Again introduces graham cracker sandwiches

Organic and gluten-free snacks are made with peanut butter and sunflower seed butter Once Again Nut Butter has made its sustainably sourced nut and seed butters super snackable with a small-batch, handcrafted graham sandwiches. Available in peanut butter and sunflower seed butter flavors, these single-serve snacks are the only sandwich crackers that are certified both […]

Are organic dairy farms paving the way for a healthier planet?

Organic dairy farming is not just a trend; it’s a powerful solution for combating climate change. By using sustainable practices, organic dairy farms are reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving soil health, and supporting biodiversity. Since dairy farming has a serious impact on the carbon footprint of every dairy product, organic farms utilize new technology and […]