The price of non-genetically modified (non-GM) food

- Added costs for non-GM ingredients and changes in demand for non-GM foods determine non-GM price premiums.
- Non-GM price premiums were stable over the 8 year period of analysis.
- US Consumers have been paying price premiums of 10-62% for the non-GM products analyzed.
- The cost of mandatory labeling of GM foods depends on manufacturer decisions.
- If food manufacturers reformulate with non-GM ingredients, costs to consumers could be substantial.