Co-opportunity’s Stance on GMOs

Recent events, such as the USDA’s decision to completely deregulate Monsanto’s GE Alfalfa, have prompted many of our members to contact us with their concerns about genetically modified organisms (GMOs.) In an effort to provide as much information as possible on this important subject, we would like to fully articulate Co-opportunity’s stance on GMOs in our store.

We continually strive to offer you as many non GMO products as possible. Our vast selection of certified organic products, which by definition are free of GMOs, provides a plethora of GMO-free options. When making purchasing decisions, our preference is always for the certified organic products.

However, because crops aren't grown in plastic bubbles and their pollen gets blown around by the wind, it's increasingly difficult to know if non-organic products are GMO-free. In these instances, our first choice is to carry products with clear package labeling stating that the contents are “GMO Free” or “Non GMO”. When making your purchasing decisions, we recommend steering clear of processed foods, or foods that contain soy and/or corn if your goal is to avoid GMOs.

Thanks very much for your patience as we sort out this complicated issue and deal with the ramifications of the USDA’s decision. We appreciate your support and will do everything in our power to ensure you have the safest and healthiest choices possible.