GMO stands for "Genetically Modified Organisms." This is a relatively new technology, which has impacted food production since 1996. Some farmers use plants that have been genetically engineered to be more resistant to insect pest attacks, herbicides, or pesticides.

However, there has been no long-term research to determine whether genetically modified plants are safe for people or animals to consume. And we don't know what kind of impact genetically modified plants will have on the environment in the long run.

Because of this uncertainty, the USDA has prohibited the use of any GMO ingredient in products that are labeled either “Organic” or “Made With Organic Ingredients.”

SoyBoy Organic Firm Tofu, Organic Extra-Firm Tofu, Tofu Lin, Smoked Tofu, Caribbean Tofu, Italian Tofu, Organic Soy Tempeh, Organic 5-grain Tempeh, Tofu Ravioli, Ravioli Rosa, and Ravioli Verde are third party certified to contain no GMO ingredients. In addition, we are working with ingredient suppliers to eliminate all GMO ingredients in other products that we manufacture.