The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Mexico emphasizes right to ban imports of GMO white corn

The Mexican people support their government’s ban on the use of genetically modified white corn for manufacturing flour and tortillas. The ban will also have little impact on the Mexican food industry. Mexico gave in to U.S. demands to allow imports of GMO yellow corn for animal feed but the ban introduced by the government […]

Ronnie Cummins, 1946-2023

Ronnie Cummins, a powerful advocate for regenerative organic agriculture and food production, passed away in Mexico on April 26, 2023 to recently diagnosed bone and lymph cancer. Cummins was the Co-founder and International Director of the Organic Consumers Association, (OCA) and its international affiliates, Regeneration International and Vía Orgánica. Ronnie was a leading figure in […]

Ciranda offers reduced sugar syrups

Ciranda’s new line of organic and non-GMO reduced sugar syrups from agave and tapioca can be used as a single syrup replacement for traditional syrups or combined to create the perfect sweetener solution for food applications. Tapioca Syrup RS18 is a clear, mildly viscous syrup produced from tapioca starch using non-GMO enzymes. It has a […]

Young Canadians willing to pay more for organic, non-GMO food

About one-in-four Canadians frequently check labels to see if the products they buy are organic and non-GMO. Canadians aged 18 to 34 are more likely than their older counterparts to consider paying a premium for produce and groceries that are organic or free from genetically modified organisms (GMO), a new Research Co. poll has found. […]

Upcycled ingredients is a fast-growing trend

Upcycling is gaining traction among a growing number of consumers and food manufacturers that want to reduce food waste, which is a major contributor to climate change. Upcycled foods use ingredients that otherwise would not have gone to human consumption. They are sourced and produced using verified supply chains and have a positive impact on […]