Non-GMO Project

“We want more packaged food to be metabolically nourishing. We want CPGs to change their formulations and their ingredients. And we want it to be easy for shoppers who are busy and on a budget, in a hurry, to easily find things that they know are going to be more nourishing for their families.” - Megan Westgate Find the full conversation with Adrianne DeLuca of BevNET/NOSH ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ggEJX2i5 Food Integrity Collective Non-GMO Project #UPF #ultraprocessedfoods #expowest

We know that diversity is resilience, and the story of bananas provides a real-world example of what happens when homogeneity is prioritized over diversity (spoiler: it's not good). 🍌🧬⚠️ Read all about bananas on our New GMO Alert: https://lnkd.in/gjebHGKA

🎧 LISTEN: Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast with our Director of Strategic Partnerships Kiira Heymann is live now! In the convo: - Why introduce another label? - Why non-ultraprocessed food? - Why should consumers demand more from their food system? "This isn't just another label—it's a carefully considered intervention designed to reconnect people with their food in profound ways. When 70% of American store shelves hold ultra-processed products engineered with ingredients banned in other countries, the stakes couldn't be higher." Podcast ➡️: https://lnkd.in/gRwJikjq #nonupf #ultraprocessedfood #upf

This clip from one of the latest installments of The Checkout Substack from Errol Schweizer stuck with us as it contains so much of the essence of the Food Integrity Collective. 💛 The food system we hope to bring into being is one in which food nourishes all life on Earth based on the understanding that "all flourishing is mutual." The current food system is based on a paradigm of relentless competition that fuels systems of extraction and exploitation. Despite producing SO much, a scarcity mindset continues to dominate. It doesn't make sense – and it's not a path we can continue to walk. How can we, as individuals, companies, and organizations, begin to create a new cycle rooted in the well-being of all life? What do we have to believe is possible in order to do so? 🌀 Read the full newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gKQ-Ayve #foodshouldnourishlife #allflourishingismutual

Excited for our upcoming #CPG Unpacked webinar this Wednesday, March 19th! Join us and the team at Non-GMO Project and our client AWAKE Chocolate for an insightful discussion on the value of Non-GMO Project Certification and how Natural Brands Win with Product Certifications. 🌍 During our #cpg unpackaged webinar, we will cover: 🌱 What the Non-GMO Project Verified label signifies and its impact on brand success. 🌱 Essential GMO facts influencing shopper decisions. 🌱 The role of certifications like the Non-GMO Project Verified label in product selection by retailers. 🌱 Real-life success stories showcasing the benefits of Non-GMO verification for brands like AWAKE Chocolate. 🌱 How Social Nature supports Non-GMO certified brands in refining their retail growth strategies. Don't miss out on this informative session! Register now to participate in the live discussion and have your questions addressed. Link to RSVP for the webinar this Wednesday, March 19th is in the comments. 👇 #naturalbrands #nongmo #naturalproducts

🚨🎉🇲🇽: Last week, Mexico officially banned the planting of GMO corn in its territory, marking a significant policy shift with potential trade implications. This is a big win for food and seed sovereignty at the federal level, setting a strong precedent that other countries can look to for guidance. A quick timeline of events leading up to this moment: 📑 December 2020: President Andrés Manuel López Obrador issued a decree aiming to phase out the use of GM corn and glyphosate by 2024, expressing general concerns over health and environmental impacts. 🇺🇸 March 2023: The US and Canada formally requested dispute settlement consultations under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), arguing that Mexico's measures lacked scientific basis and hindered trade. 🚫 December 20, 2024: A USMCA dispute resolution panel ruled that Mexico's restrictions on GM corn imports violated the USMCA, stating that the measures were not based on scientific evidence. ✊ December 21, 2024: Now-President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed confidence that the Mexican Congress would enact legislation to ban the planting of GM corn, emphasizing the need to protect biodiversity. 🌽 February 26, 2025: The constitutional reform officially banning the cultivation of GM corn in Mexico was enacted, designating native corn as an element of national identity. #GMOs #Mexico #maíz

🌕🎙️ The newest episode of the FutureKind podcast with special guest Mark Schatzker, author of The Dorito Effect, is live! Listen as Mark and Megan discuss the power of flavor and how the food industry is manipulating our brain's intelligence to make us crave calories while leaving us hungry in other crucial ways. Find FutureKind on your favorite podcast platform: https://lnkd.in/gDaRpT-8 #FutureKind #podcast #foodshouldnourishlife #thedoritoeffect Megan Westgate

As gardening and growing seasons appear on the horizon, folks with green thumbs ask how worried they should be about GMOs. Our advice: Be aware, but not worried. A little knowledge and informed choices are all you need. Our latest blog covers all things gardening, from seeds to soil, and includes a glossary of important-to-understand terms. Happy growing! 🌱🦋 https://lnkd.in/gtEt65vD

Let’s be real – I know we're all in a post-Expo fog, but we can agree on one thing, getting a product onto retail shelves isn’t all that easy. There are a lot of factors at play, but one thing retailers and shoppers both look for? Trust. Certifications, like Non-GMO Project Verified, help brands build that trust. That’s why I’m excited to sit down with Sam McKee from the Non-GMO Project for a conversation on why certifications matter and how they can help brands grow. 🎁 And here’s a little bonus – everyone who registers gets 500 free activations ($1,000+ value) on Social Nature. So not only do you get insights, but you also get a chance to put them into action. Excited for this one! Hope you can make it. ⌛ March 19 at 10am PT | 1pm ET 🗺️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gca7_sqw any questions you have for Sam and me in the comments

"Food is the single most significant intervention for restoring baseline health so that we can live consciously and responsibly." - Megan Westgate 💛🌎 ICYMI: Our founder & CEO participated in a lightning round of speakers for #ClimateDay at Expo West. Megan spoke about the foundational importance of re-remembering our interdependence and the role of food as a critical tool in addressing the polycrisis. #expowest2025 #expowest The Climate Collaborative Food Integrity Collective Non-UPF Verified