The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

AI + synthetic biology: What could possibly go wrong?

By Kurt Cobb Science fiction films are replete with human space travelers visiting far-away planets that have atmospheres suitable for those humans to breathe. Thus, the bother of wearing a space suit or other protective gear is dispensed with, and the encounters with alien races, both hostile and friendly, can proceed without such cumbersome gear […]

Friend or foe? Environmental advocates eye Kennedy nomination warily

By Shannon Kelleher In the wake of last month’s announcement that President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), some leading environmental and public health advocates say they’ve found themselves in a “weird” position. On the one hand, Kennedy is a lifelong environmental […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]