Zulka® Pure Cane Sugar Announces Non-GMO Project Verification

All-Natural Sugar Brand Meets High Compliance Standards for Genetically Modified Organism Avoidance

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zulka^® Pure Cane Sugar, an unrefined and granulated “Morena” style sugar, today announced verification from the Non-GMO Project. This distinguished verification confirms that Zulka adheres to the organization’s strict best practices for GMO (genetically modified organism) avoidance, including segregation and traceability of ingredients to prevent contamination. The Non-GMO Project is North America’s only independent verification organization for products made according to rigorous best practices for GMO avoidance.

“The Non-GMO Project seal on each package of Zulka lets consumers know they are buying a quality sugar that adheres to the Non-GMO Project’s rigorous best practices to avoid GMOs. Zulka is all-natural, unrefined and minimally-processed, unlike commonly-used refined white sugars.”

“We’re delighted to announce our verification and connect with new customers who have deep concerns about the presence of GMOs in the food they are eating and feeding their families,” said Carlos Rionda, vice president of sales and marketing for Zucarmex USA, the parent company of Zulka. “The Non-GMO Project seal on each package of Zulka lets consumers know they are buying a quality sugar that adheres to the Non-GMO Project’s rigorous best practices to avoid GMOs. Zulka is all-natural, unrefined and minimally-processed, unlike commonly-used refined white sugars.”

Zulka Pure Cane Sugar is real sugar pressed from fresh sugar cane, which gives it a distinctively pure taste, natural aroma and rich color. A cup-for-cup replacement for refined white sugar, Zulka is perfect for any baking, cooking and beverage recipe in which traditional granulated sugars are used.

The Non-GMO Project’s verification seal is already included on all Zulka Pure Cane Sugar packaging. Zulka is available in one-, two- and four-pound bags at retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Safeway, Kroger, Albertsons, Food 4 Less, SUPERVALU, Superior, Winn-Dixie, El Super, WinCo and many others. For more information about Zulka and delicious recipe ideas, please visit www.Zulka.com.

About Zulka

Zulka Pure Cane Sugar is manufactured by Zucarmex, one of the largest sugar operations in North America. Unrefined and Non-GMO Project verified, Zulka sugar preserves the natural properties of the sugar cane plant, while retaining a flavor profile that’s as close to fresh sugar cane as possible. The result is real Morena sugar with a distinctively pure taste, and rich color and aroma. Perfect for baking, cooking and beverages, as well as everyday use, Zulka Pure Cane Sugar is a better-tasting, and less-processed cup-for-cup replacement for processed white sugar. For more information about Zulka, please visit www.Zulka.com.

About the Non-GMO Project

The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO products, educating consumers and providing verified non-GMO choices. The organization offers North America’s only independent verification for products made according to rigorous best practices for GMO avoidance. Learn more about the Non-GMO Project at www.nongmoproject.org and follow the Non-GMO Project on Facebook at www.facebook/nongmoproject and on Twitter at www.twitter/nongmoproject.