Reed’s Inc. will start labeling all of its products as GMO-free.
September 25, 2013
While all of Reed’s products are currently non-GMO, the label changes will progressively appear over the course of the next year on Reed’s Ginger Brew, Virgil’s Root Beer and Reed’s Culture Club Kombucha.
Packaged Facts estimates that non-GMO food and beverage sales in the U.S. will be approximately $178 billion in 2013.
September 23, 2013
Furthermore, Packaged Facts projects that by 2017 non-GMO products will make up around 30% of total food and beverage sales, with a value of about $264 billion.
Mangia Inc. announced that its brands are now Non-GMO Project Verified.
September 10, 2013
Mangia Inc. notes it has developed and maintains strong relationships with its Italian co-packers and suppliers to insure the quality and consistency of its supply chain.
As this issue goes to press, the U.S. is experiencing its worst drought in more than half a century, causing serious damage to the domestic corn crop, impacting yield prospects and even starting to factor in the prospects for soybean production.