Ingredient Manufacturer Announces Non-GMO Project Verified Caffeine Ingredient

Press Release

Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS) takes the next step in demonstrating complete transparency by getting four of its core ingredients Non-GMO Project Verified. The company’s PurCaf® organic caffeine headlines a list of innovative and sustainably sourced offerings by AFS.

• PurCaf® Organic Caffeine–a 95% caffeine extract from organic green coffee beans

• PurTea™ Organic Caffeine–a 90% caffeine extract from organic green tea leaves

• JAVA.g™–a polyphenolic blend of caffeine and antioxidants from green coffee beans

• GCA™–the highest quality green coffee bean extract available on the market

Look for the Butterfly. The Non-GMO Project is a mission-driven nonprofit organization. Their Non-GMO Project Verified certification is the most trusted third-party verification for non- GMO foods and products. Becoming Non-GMO Project Verified is a meaningful and achievable way for suppliers, brands, and retailers to show their commitment to providing consumers transparent choices in the marketplace.

The Non-GMO Project is a mission-driven nonprofit organization. Their Non-GMO Project Verified certification is the most trusted third-party verification for non- GMO foods and products. Becoming Non-GMO Project Verified is a meaningful and achievable way for suppliers, brands, and retailers to show their commitment to providing consumers transparent choices in the marketplace.

“The Non-GMO Project celebrates Applied Food Sciences achievements in verifying four of its products and their commitment to providing consumers a transparent choice in the marketplace,” remarked Courtney Pineau, Associate Director for The Non-GMO Project.

Applied Food Sciences is a global ingredient supplier that specializes in the research & development of functional, botanical extracts for use in foods, beverages, and nutritional supplements.

“We are excited to work with the Non-GMO Project because it aligns with our values in quality and transparency through our supply chain,” explained Chris Fields, VP of Scientific Affairs at Applied Food Sciences. “PurCaf® and PurTea™, organic caffeine sources, are now the only Non-GMO Project Verified caffeine ingredients on the market today. Brands that want to incorporate organic caffeine into their products can now provide consumers an added layer of trust when they are searching for cleaner labels.”