Clover Stornetta commits to converting conventional milk products to non-GMO Project Verified
Clover is said to be one of the first Non-GMO Project Verified conventional milk processors produced in a large scale in California.
Clover Stornetta Farms, Petaluma, Calif., announced its commitment to convert its conventional milk products to be Non-GMO Project Verified over the next two years. Clover is also said to be one of the first Non-GMO Project Verified conventional milk processors produced in a large scale in California. The first non-GMO conventional milk products will hit shelves in the first quarter of 2017.
“We’ve always taken an innovative approach to elevating dairy through driving industry progress, building trust with consumers and setting our own high standards,” says Marcus Benedetti, president and CEO. “Our focus on non-GMO reaffirms our commitment to invest in the future of our dairy cows, family farms and communities. Our hope is to lead the way by creating an industry-wide movement toward more non-GMO feed options for our dairy cows. We look forward to working closely with our dairy partners to make this goal a reality.”