Many countries around the world doubt safety of genetically modified foods
By Brian Kennedy and Cary Lynne Thigpen Concern about genetically modified foods is widespread globally, with about half of people in 20 countries around the world saying these foods are unsafe to…
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Pandemic spawns new channels bringing farm-fresh food direct to consumers
As restaurant business plummeted during COVID-19, farmers and restaurants have sought ways to get food directly to customers through home delivery, meal…
1 min read03 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterOrganic food companies, distributor donate meals, dollars to alleviate pandemic-driven food scarcity
Over 13 million U.S. children are reportedly facing food insecurity since the COVID-19 pandemic began months ago. The percentage of Canadian households…
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Iowa sees organic growth as demand for the state’s crops, produce, milk, meat, and eggs grows
Iowa’s farmers are growing more organic crops, including corn, soybeans, hay, and oats, which are driving a 30% spike in organic acres…
1 min readRodale invests $2 million to increase land access for organic farmers
Rodale Institute is using “impact investing” by putting $2 million with Iroquois Valley Farmland Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), a farmland…
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Clemson grant addresses soil challenges for southeastern organic farmers
South Carolina farmers are faced with low soil organic carbon, low soil fertility, and weak soil structure, keeping them from successfully growing…
1 min read07 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterMillennials will change the way you farm
Millennials—and most shoppers—prioritize convenience and social values when it comes to food purchases. Ken Dallmier of Clarkson Grain Company told farmers at…
1 min readGrimmway Farms donates $5 million to Cal Poly to research organic production
Barbara Grimm Marshall, co-owner of Grimmway Farms and Cal-Organic. A key supplier of organic produce—and the world’s largest carrot producer—has given $5…
1 min read09 · Organic NewsQuebec dominates organic farming growth in Canada
While organic acreage in Canada overall is slowing down, the province of Quebec increased organic acreage 65% between 2017 and 2019. Organic…
1 min read10 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterGOTS uncovers organic cotton fraud in India
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has identified 20,000 metric tons of fraudulent organic cotton. Bogus raw cotton transaction certificates, false QR…
1 min readEU consumers want more non-GMO foods, not more genetic engineering
Europe should focus on building the fast-growing non-GMO food market and not allow deregulation of products produced by risky new genetic engineering…
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LifeLine Foods completes $12 million expansion of non-GMO masa mill
Masa, the corn flour ingredient in tortillas, chips, tamales, and other Mexican foods, is on LifeLine Foods’ product menu in a big…
1 min read13 · Non-GMO NewsChickP launches non-GMO chickpea starch
Israeli food tech start-up ChickP Protein, Ltd. is offering a non-GMO, native chickpea starch for food and beverage applications. ChickP introduced chickpea…
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Practical Farmers of Iowa receives $1.1 million grant, partners with leading food companies to help Midwest farmers improve their farms with small grains
PFI will work with 11 major food and ag companies, including General Mills, PepsiCo, Starbucks, Target, and others, to improve the health…
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Kentucky’s tuition-free sustainable agriculture program honors Wendell Berry
Sterling College (VT) sponsors the Wendell Berry Farming Program based in Henry County, Kentucky—a “work college” experience for students motivated to farm…
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Prairie strips see strong and growing interest
The Iowa State University STRIPS project (Science-based Trials of Row-crops Integrated with Prairie Strips) is gaining traction among a growing number of…
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Alter Eco® commits to regenerative agriculture with new charitable foundation and packaging design
Sustainable Chocolate Trailblazer Asserts Vision to Transform Global Cacao Supply Chain Alter Eco®, a sustainable chocolate-centric food company that helps mitigate climate…
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Oat milk surges to second most popular plant-based milk
Sales of oat milk rose to $213 million in the past year, making it second behind almond milk ($1.49 billion in sales).…
1 min read19 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterSustainable Foods Summit goes online
The 2021 Sustainable Foods Summit will discuss the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on production and consumption of sustainable foods. COVID-19 is…
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GMO Bt crops are failing, and farmers are angry about it
Proponents of genetically engineered crops have often pointed to insect resistant Bt crops as a great success. Now it appears that success…
1 min read21 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterOrganic & Non-GMO Report editor featured on Acres USA podcast
Ken Roseboro, editor of The Organic & Non-GMO Report, was recently featured on “Tractor Time,” an Acres USA podcast. Roseboro spoke about…
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GMO pink pineapple launched, at $49 each, won’t be labeled GM
Del Monte’s genetically modified Pinkglow Pineapple is being touted as “Jewel of the Jungle,” exotic not only for its color but also…
1 min readGene-edited alfalfa claims to be non-GMO
S&W Seed Company has teamed with biotech company Calyxt (Minnesota) to use TALEN gene editing technology to create an alfalfa plant with…
1 min read24 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterSwiss council aims to extend GMO ban to 2025
Switzerland’s Federal Council proposed continuing its moratorium on GMOs until the end of 2025. An open consultation period will close in February…
1 min read25 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterDoes Kenya Need GMO Cassava? Ask the World Food Prize-winner Who Saved Africa’s Cassava
Dr. Hans Herren had a lot to say about Kenya’s recent announcement to allow trials of genetically modified cassava. Dr. Herren had…
1 min readGMO Free USA campaigns to block Scotts’ GM Roundup-Ready Grass
Non-profit GMO Free USA has called on retailers to not sell Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s Roundup-Ready, ProVista genetically modified grass and seed (or…
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Glyphosate weedkiller found in seven famous Italian spaghetti brands
Laboratory tests have detected glyphosate, the main ingredient in Bayer’s Roundup herbicide, in seven brands of Italian spaghetti, according to the Italian…
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Bayer settles with three law firms over Roundup cancer claims
Bayer AG has completed final settlement terms with three law firms representing over a hundred thousand plaintiffs, who claim development of non-Hodgkin…
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