Organic and Non-GMO Ingredients

Sourcing non-GMO and organic ingredients requires advance planning

Planning ahead is the key to securing supplies of non-GMO and organic ingredients, say ingredient suppliers, particularly as more large companies enter the market.

Food manufacturers see sunflower oil as healthier non-GMO option

More food manufacturers are switching to sunflower oil because of its “clean,” non-GMO, and trans fat free status, and consumer perception as a healthier oil. Demand for healthier, non-GMO oil “We are seeing small to large food manufacturers switching to sunflower oil,” says John Sandbakken, executive director of the National Sunflower Association. “They are adding […]

Sweet spot: Large food companies dumping GMO sweeteners for non-GMO, organic options

Hershey’s switch to non-GMO sugar highlights industry move to non-GMO options