Non-GMO Project
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501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to preserving and building sources of #nonGMO products, educating consumers and providing verified non-GMO choices.
Joined June 2009
It’s been a big year for us at the Non-GMO Project!. As we shift between seasons, we’re logging off to rest and reflect. NGP, Non-UPF Verified & Food Integrity Collective offices will be closed for summer break starting today through Labor Day. See you all in September 🧡 🦋
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mid-week reminder to share fruit with the ones you love 🧡🤲🍊
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Diamond v. Chakrabarty: The Supreme Court case that paved the way for #patenting life and changed the #foodsystem forever. 🧬📄. Dive into this research and more on our #GMO Facts & Impacts series:.
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Are seedless #watermelons #GMOs? You might be surprised by the answer. 🍉 🌱 . Learn more about this summertime favorite and its connection to the #GMO conversation in our latest blog:.
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Are seedless watermelons GMOs? This summertime fruit often sparks confusion, but rest easy: There are no GMO watermelons on the market. Seedless watermelons, melons with different-colored flesh and...
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#Brazil lifted 40 million people out of #hunger between 2022 and 2024. By centering access to nutritional foods over agricultural productivity, Brazil proves effective solutions to the #hungercrisis are already within reach. 🇧🇷 Read more on Food Tank:.
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In LOVE with this new trend! . NGL this was lowkey kind of hard, but I think it turned out super pretty! . Also feel like it's giving fallout or the backrooms. right?
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Patented, #GMO seeds create pathways for consolidation and control that put our #foodsystem at risk. We know that a lack of #diversity is a lack of resilience - so why do we prioritize the few over the many? Spoiler alert: 💰 📈 🌐 . More here:.
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The #FDA, #USDA & #HHS are defining #UPFs (#ultraprocessed foods), but change to our food system can’t wait. As a nonprofit certifier, Non-UPF Verified works directly with brands to assess each product, driving meaningful change in our #foodsystem.
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Industry associations and organizations laud a joint effort by FDA, HHS and USDA to develop a clear, uniform definition of ultra-processed foods, but caution that the final verdict should be rooted...
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Ever heard of #fonio? Grown in #WestAfrica for 5,000 years, this ancient grain is still mostly unheard of in the US. In honor of #WorldFonioDay, meet Choputa, a brand reimagining fonio in their non-GMO breakfast cereals. Learn more on our blog. 🌾✨ .
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Ever feel like your cereal is gaslighting your gut? You know the kind labeled as “natural” or “healthy” but packed with processed starches, mystery ingredients and sugars hiding under seven different...
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What do #GMOs have to do with ice cream? .🐮 #GMO corn, soy and cotton seed are common in dairy cow feed. 🍦 #Bioengineered proteins are showing up in plant-based ice creams. 🦋 Look for the Butterfly & check out our fav non-GMO ice creams on the blog: .
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The height of summer is the perfect time for a cold treat. Whether you scream for ice cream or have a passion for plant-based, we've got you covered with chilled Non-GMO Project Verified options that...
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#GMOs are the backbone of a system that is failing us: Industrial #agriculture. This system treats #food as a #commodity rather than a lifeline. We have the knowledge & the ability to build a less extractive food system. It's time to move toward a #regenerative, #nonGMO future.
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If you live in Canada, gene-edited seeds and salad greens could soon be coming your way. Our friends at CBAN created this update and action report to keep the public up-to-date and aware of new GMOs headed to market. Check it out ⬇️.
Our new report confirms gene-edited #GMO fruits & veg are not yet on the market in Canada. There is #NoGMOsalad sold yet. Check the findings of our investigation into Bayer's gene-edited greens & the status of salad company non-GMO commitments: #labelGMOs
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🚨🍅 Gene-edited #tomatoes are part of a new wave of #GMOs targeting the health-conscious consumer. Marketing to consumers rather than farmers signals a shift in strategy, but whether it marks a shift in public trust remains to be seen.
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More than 30 years after the debut of the Flavr Savr tomato — the first GMO crop approved for human consumption — biotech companies are once again exploring genetically modified tomatoes. But this...
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On our latest blog, a comprehensive guide on #GMO #corn:. 🌽 Which corn varieties are GMO?.🧬 What traits are GMO corn varieties engineered for?.⚠️ What are the risks of #contamination? .🇲🇽 Corn and the battle for #foodsovereignty in #Mexico.
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Why is corn considered a high-risk crop under the Non-GMO Project Standard? Where does GMO corn show up in your food? And what does a GMO takeover mean for people, planet and international trade?
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The "pesticide treadmill:" A phenomenon where pests develop resistance to #pesticides, forcing #farmers to use stronger & more frequent applications to achieve the same level of control, which in turn causes new #resistances, leading to increasing reliance on pesticides. 🔁👎
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Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Microcrystalline Cellulose ⬅️ Are these #ingredients in your #supplements? We're breaking down some of the common #fillers and #artificial ingredients in supplements with our friends at Living Alchemy.
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In today’s world, there are numerous types of supplements and varieties to choose from. Most customers will read the health claims on the front of the label as well as the medicinal ingredients, but...
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Are #GMO crops really addressing our hunger crisis? The short answer is. no. This summer, we’re digging into research on how GMOs affect our #health, #environment, #farmers, and #foodsystems. Stay tuned for more from our GMO Facts & Impacts series! 🌱
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CRISPR pigs weren't created out of altruism; they were created to generate profits. According to MIT Technology Review, "CRISPR pigs could be the most financially valuable genetically modified animal ever created." GMO pork could hit the market next year.
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Pigs whose DNA makes them resistant to a virus could be the first big consumer product using gene editing.
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