The Non-GMO Blog

Stronger Local Foods Systems Needed to Stabilize Food Prices

A new report from the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food) argues that strengthening regional and local food systems could help countries reduce exposure to food price volatility caused by geopolitical disruptions, trade conflicts, and supply chain shocks. The report, The New Geopolitics of Food: Navigating Policies for Resilient Self Reliance, examines […]

HFI’s Ingredient Innovation at IFT First 2026

Consumer health priorities are evolving towards fiber, healthy fats, and supply chain transparency. Trends that strategic ingredient suppliers and food manufacturers are responding to, discussing, and taking into account at this year’s IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo in Chicago from July 12th – July 15th, 2026. Among the trends expected to receive significant attention […]

Iowa Organic Researcher Kathleen Delate Retires

Kathleen did tremendous work to advance organic agriculture in a state dominated by GMO corn and soybeans and hog factory farms. Her Long-Term Agroecological Research trials proved that organic corn and soybean production could produce yields as good as or better than “conventional” corn and soybeans contrary to the propaganda of supporters of GMO agriculture. […]

Making Regenerative the Baseline: GoodSam’s Approach to Sustainable Snacking

Make regenerative expected, not exceptional, and align the entire supply chain to support farmers, soil health, and long-term food security. Heather Terry, founder and CEO of GoodSam, shared her insights on scaling regenerative agriculture through consumer products at the 2026 Sustainable Food Summit. Terry emphasized affordability and equity, acknowledging that regenerative products often carry a […]

Advancing Regional Markets – Rodale’s Farmer’s Tool Kit

Rodale Institute will host a national advisor call on August 10th to discuss updates to its “Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit,” a resource designed to help farmers, processors, and buyers identify market opportunities within regional organic supply chains. Originally launched in late 2025, the toolkit provides market data, opportunity assessments, and regional analyses […]