NON-GMO Verified: Doing Our Part
If you’re not familiar with GMO’s, here’s the rundown: GMOs (or “genetically modified organisms”) are organisms that have been created through the gene-splicing techniques of biotechnology (also called genetic engineering, or GE). This relatively new science allows DNA from one species to be injected into another species in a laboratory, creating combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and viral genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.
In 30 other countries around the world, including Australia, Japan, and all of the countries in the European Union, there are significant restrictions or outright bans on the production of GMOs, because they are not considered proven safe. In the U.S. on the other hand, the FDA approved commercial production of GMOs based on studies conducted by the companies who created them and profit from their sale. Many health-conscious shoppers find the lack of rigorous, independent, scientific examination on the impact of consuming GM foods to be cause for concern.
We’ve been closely involved with the NON-GMO Project for a couple of years now, paying close attention to new guidelines that they create and keeping an even closer eye on products that make their verified list. This year we’re taking further steps to show you just what products we carry that have been verified by the NON-GMO Project. Now you can look on our shelves for the NON-GMO Project Verified tag letting you know that produce/brand has me the guidelines set by the Project. For more information on GMO’s and the NON-GMO Project, please visit their website.