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title: Whole Foods Requiring Non-GMO Project Verification Seal From Vendors
description: If you sell to Whole Foods and your product is non-GMO, you'll now have to back that claim with the Non-GMO Verification seal.  Here's what to know.
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# [Whole Foods Requiring Non-GMO Project Verification Seal From Vendors](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/whole-foods-requiring-non-gmo-project-verification-seal-from-vendors)

 Written by [Hannah Broaddus](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/author/hannah-broaddus) | August 12, 2015

Whole Foods is officially requiring all of their vendors to label GMOs or preferably, switch to non-gmo ingredients by 2018.

The supermarket chain has driven the industry’s trends on GMO transparency, and they have set the precedence for the natural food market standards. As a result of [their requirements laid out in March 2013](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/whole-foods-will-require-transparent-gmo-labeling-by-2018), most of their vendors and brands are switching to non-gmo ingredients and making customer’s happy in the process. In just the first 6 months after their original announcement, the Non-GMO Project received over 900 inquiries from food producers as a result of their decision.

Whole Foods has also laid out a secondary requirement for their vendors: if you’re going to switch to non-gmo ingredients, you’re going to need to back up your non-gmo claim with the Non-GMO Project Verification Seal displayed on your products.

 

## Whole Foods Labeling Options

If you’re a food manufacturer selling to Whole Foods, you’ve got 3 options for how to label your products: [Organic Certified](http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/NOPFAQsHowCertified), [Non-GMO Project Verified](http://www.nongmoproject.org/) or the dreaded “contains GMOs”.

This means that if you decide to go non-gmo, your products will need to go through the [Non-GMO Project Verification process](http://www.nongmoproject.org/), a 3rd party audit to provide assurance to consumers that non-gmo best practices were followed. This process can be lengthy and expensive for food manufacturers, but will help you maintain a spot on Whole Foods’ shelf (and in your customer’s hearts).

 

## Whole Foods Is Helping Customers Avoid GMOs

Whole Foods is doing what they can to help their customers avoid GMOs at all costs, guiding them towards organic and non-gmo products whenever possible. They’ve even created the following video for consumers with 6 tips to avoid GMOs when shopping.

 

## Non-GMO Resources For Food Brands

Considering switching to non-gmo ingredients and get your product Non-GMO Project Verified? Start your research process by learning more about this topic:

 

**[A Non-GMO Ingredient Resource Guide For Food Manufacturers](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/a-non-gmo-ingredient-resource-guide-for-food-manufacturers)**

**[How To Make The Switch To Non-GMO Oil Ingredients [For Food Manufacturers]](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/how-to-make-the-switch-to-non-gmo-oil-ingredients-for-food-manufacturers)**

**[The Non-GMO Movement And It’s Affect On Bulk Oils](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/the-non-gmo-movement-and-its-affect-on-bulk-oils)**

**[High Risk Vs. Low Risk Non-GMO Project Verified Oil Ingredients](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/high-risk-vs.-low-risk-non-gmo-project-verified-oil-ingredients)**

**[How Mainstream Food Brands Are Affecting The Availability Of Non-GMO Ingredients](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/how-mainstream-food-brands-are-affecting-the-availability-of-non-gmo-ingredients)**

**[5 Most Popular Bulk Oil Ingredients Used In Natural & Specialty Foods](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/5-most-popular-bulk-oil-ingredients-used-in-natural-specialty-foods)**

 

[*Source*](http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/blog/gmo-labeling-update)

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