Organic and Non-GMO Market News

Former Whole Foods executive sees positives, negatives with Amazon’s purchase of natural food retailer

In June, online giant Amazon dropped a bombshell in the organic and retail supermarket worlds when it announced the purchase of Whole Foods Market, the U.S.’s leading natural food retail chain, for $13.7 billion. Reactions from food advocates and the organic industry varied. Wenonah Hauter, executive director of Food & Water Watch, called the acquisition […]

Dannon reaching non-GMO milestones to achieve company Pledge

Yogurt maker successfully sourcing non-GMO feed for dairy cows; introduces first Non-GMO Project verified products

2017 Non-GMO and Organic Grain Production Contracts

The following companies are offering contracts to farmers to grow non-GMO and organic grains in 2017. Prairie Choice Grains, LLC Tampico, IL Email: info@prairiechoicegrains.com Contact: Gilbert or Jaron Contracts offered: pending. Roberts Seed, Inc. Axtell, NE Phone: 308-743-2565 Email: robertsseed@gtmc.net Contact: Joe Roberts Contracts offered: Barley, corn, milo, peas, rye, and soybeans. South Dakota Soybean Processors Miller, […]

Dairy producers see opportunities with non-GMO milk

A small but growing number of U.S. dairy producers are getting their milk products non-GMO verified to meet consumer demand and differentiate themselves in a challenging dairy market.

2017 Non-GMO and Organic Grain Production Contracts

The following companies are offering contracts to farmers to grow non-GMO and organic grains in 2017. Clarkson Grain Cerro Gordo, IL; Mattoon, IL; Beardstown, IL Phone: 800-252-1638 Email: info@clarksongrain.com Contact: Wyatt Muse Contracts offered: Corn, soybeans, wheat, and sunflowers; food grade corn, including blue, white, yellow, and waxy; food grade clear hilum soybeans. F.W. Cobs […]