Top 10 Actions for Non-GMO Month (PR)

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October 2010 is the first ever Non-GMO Month. This month is dedicated to promoting the awareness of the dangers of genetically modified food.

It’s easy to get involved! Plant non-GMO seeds in your garden, ask your retailer to carry non-GMO products or simply join the Facebook Campaign “Celebrate your right to choose non-GMO!”

For the complete list of top ten actions, view the Take Action Guide.

What Is Non-GMO?

GMO stands for genetically modified organism. Consumer information regarding genetically modified food is not currently regulated in the United States.

Approximately 91% of America’s soybean crop is grown from genetically modified seed and food companies are not required to disclose genetically modified ingredients on their packaging.

In response to this, the Non-GMO Project’s verification program was created. Nearly 900 products have been verified to date, with thousands more in the process of becoming verified and new products joining the program every day.

WholeSoy & Co. was the first soy yogurt company to receive the certification in the Spring of 2010.

About WholeSoy

WholeSoy & Co. is an independently-owned and operated company located in San Francisco, CA. Ted Nordquist, internationally renowned soy pioneer and CEO, founded the company in 1999.

We make a full line of healthy, vegan products. The company’s soy yogurt comes in eleven flavors and is available nationally in natural food markets and select grocery stores.

Ted has served on the Non-GMO Project’s Technical Advisory Board for several years and is leading the efforts to ensure the ongoing availability of non-GMO soy.

For more information on our company and products, visit wholesoyco.com or call (415) 434-3020.

“We have a responsibility to consumers to ensure the integrity of our food system, and among shoppers who value safe, healthy food, there is a strong desire to avoid GMOs. Non-GMO Month is a fantastic opportunity to give people the information and non-GMO choices they are looking for.”

— Corinne Shindelar, CEO of the Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) 

WholeSoy & Co. | 353 Sacramento Street, Suite 1120 | San Francisco, CA 94111