consumer demand
Retail sales of Non-GMO Project Verified products top $25 billion a year and continue to increase. Today’s consumers want to know what’s in their food and they are speaking with their purchase decisions.
Industry demand
Companies at all stages of the supply chain — from farmer to ingredient supplier to manufacturer to packer — are seeking non-GMO verification for their products. As more companies engage with the Non-GMO Project Standard , long-term sourcing becomes easier and more accessible for all.
Trust and transparency
The Non-GMO Project Verified seal is the most trusted, meaningful standard for GMO avoidance available today. When shoppers search for non-GMO products, they look for the Butterfly seal.
Your verification
Compliance with the Non-GMO Project Standard requires an understanding of the technical requirements involved in the verification process. FoodChain ID’s industry leadership and in-depth experience in every category of product and ingredient compliance optimizes Non-GMO Project verification. Count on FoodChain ID to expertly assist you from start to finish throughout the process.
What’s a GMO?
GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a lab through genetic engineering. A market has sprung up serving the needs of consumers seeking products that
contain non-GM ingredients.
What is the Non-GMO Project?
The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization managed by food industry experts which offers a respected third party verification program for non-GMO foods and products. The Project updates and manages its Non-GMO Project Standard detailing a system of best practices for avoiding GMOs. The Project is the “owner” of the Butterfly seal. Learn more about the Non-GMO Project .
What’s a technical administrator?
The Non-GMO Project relies on approved technical administrators, or TAs — experts in administering the product verification program — to lead companies through the verification process. FoodChain ID was the first technical administrator at the Project’s founding in 2007 and has been serving continuously as a TA ever since