non-gmo
Campbell Soup Disclosing Presence of GMOs in its Products
Campbell Soup Company announced its support for the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single mandatory labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). According to the company’s press release, Campbell believes it is necessary for the federal government to provide a national standard for labeling requirements to better inform consumers about […]
NPA Submits Comments on Voluntary GE Labeling
The Natural Products Association (NPA) submitted comments regarding the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Draft Guidance for Industry on Voluntary Labeling Indicating Whether Foods Have or Have Not Been Derived From Genetically Engineered (GE) Plants. The FDA’s position on the labeling of genetically engineered foods is unchanged from its initial 1992 policy statement. While NPA […]
derma e Earns Non-GMO Project Verification
California-based company, derma e, announced that it’s 100 percent USDA Certified Organic Skin, Hair and Nail Oil is officially Non-GMO Project verified. “derma e does not use GMO (genetically modified organism) ingredients in formulating any of its natural skincare products, yet obtaining Non-GMO Project verification helps reinforce our commitment to ingredient transparency,” Jennifer Norman, vice […]
Non-GMOs: What Does the Future Hold?
The Participants Are: Ramona Billingslea Marketing Manager Betsy’s Health Food Two stores in Houston, TX www.betsyhealth.com Linda Kahler President Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems Santa Cruz, CA www.rainbowlight.com Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA Nutrition Education Manager NOW Foods Bloomingdale, IL (800) 999-8069 Missy Lowery Senior Manager, Marketing Capsugel Greenwood, SC (888) 783-6361 Joar Opheim CEO & […]
Trace Minerals Research Enters Sports Nutrition Market
Utah-based Trace Minerals Research has announced it will be entering the sports nutrition market with its cleanfit line of workout products at the Natural Products Expo West trade show and conference, which is being held March 6–8 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. The new line will include pre- and post-workout products containing zero artificial […]
UP4 Probiotics with Cran Naturelle Wins Prestigious Supplement Award
Quebec, Canada-based Fruit d’Or Nutraceuticals announced Madison, Wisconsin-based UAS Life Sciences’ UP4 Probiotics was chosen as one of the best new products for 2014 in popular consumer magazine Better Nutrition’s annual “Best of Supplements Awards.” UP4 Women’s, a unique combination of Cran Naturelle certified-organic cranberry blended with select strains of probiotics, supports both vaginal and […]
Emmy’s Organics Awarded Local Producer Loan
Emmy’s Organics (Ithaca, NY) was awarded a prestigious Local Producer Loan from Whole Foods Market. This loan is given to independent local farmers and food artisans to help launch their newest products in the marketplace, reported the company, noting Whole Foods has provided up to $25 million in support of the mission. Emmy’s Organics owners, Samantha […]
October is Non-GMO Month
Every October, thousands of supermarkets, cooperatives, and independent natural food retailers join the Non-GMO Project in celebrating the consumer’s right to know what’s in their food. Register for Non-GMO Month to access to a free, turnkey program designed to help your business stand out as a community leader in the non-GMO movement. The Non-GMO Project […]
Coldstream Naturals Certified Cruelty Free and Vegan
Coldstream Naturals (Newberry, FL) has been certified cruelty free and vegan by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the largest animal rights organization in the world. With more than three million members and supporters, PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies Certification program clarifies non-animal testing terminology and procedures, compiles information on the testing policies of […]
Non-Gmo: A Burgeoning Market
A growing and vocal demand for safer, transparent products sends consumers seeking natural retailers’ guidance and offerings. GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are plants or animals created through the gene splicing techniques of biotechnology (also called genetic engineering, or GE). This experimental technology merges DNA from different species, creating unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacterial and […]
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