Alec’s Ice Cream
| Rating |  |
| Products | Ice Cream, A2 |
| Website | https://www.alecsicecream.com/ |
| Market Area | National |
| Total Score | 605 |
Alec’s Ice Cream is an independent organic brand with 100% organic products. Alec’s sources Fair Trade, Carbon Neutral, Regenerative Organic Certified ingredients like unrefined cane sugar.
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| Rubric | Points | Comments and Notes |
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| TOTAL (possible score is 1100 (plus extra credit)) | 605 | 3-Cow Rating | Very Good |
| Transparency and Disclosure | 50 | Did not participate fully, some information found in investigation |
Brands that rate highest have a close relationship to their milk suppliers. Those that buy milk from industrial or unknown organic suppliers rate lowest. Milk Supply and Ownership Structure | 100 | Independent organic brand sourcing from a handful of organic regenerative family farms |
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Brands that only produce organic products make the biggest investments — in time and money — in the organic systems that benefit us all. Commitment to Organic Label | 80 | Very committed to the organic label |
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Pasture management refers to how outdoor areas are managed, with top-rated brands utilizing multiple strategies to maintain high quality pasture, providing environmental and animal welfare benefits. Pasture Management | 75 | Likely that the brand suppliers meet and exceed minimum organic standards |
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The grass-fed percentage category reflects diet, with top-rated brands far exceeding the minimum requirements laid out in the organic pasture rule. Grass Fed Percentage | 25 | Likely that the brand meets minimum organic standards for grazing (30% DMI and 120-day grazing season) |
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This category focuses on the sourcing of feed, supplements, and any added ingredients in the diet. The category also accounts for brands that source organic dairy from other operations. Top-rated brands produce all feed on farm or buy inputs locally. Supplemental Feed and Ingredients | 50 | Some attention given to sustainability of feed |
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Industry standard is to immediately remove calves from their mothers and individually house them. High scores in this area show that brand suppliers use group housing or otherwise promote calf socialization. Calves | 25 | Some minimum standards confirmed |
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High scoring brands milk only once or twice per day, allowing maximum time for cows to be outside exhibiting natural behaviors. Times Milked Per Day | 25 | Likely 2x daily for most farms; unconfirmed |
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Lower cull and death rates receive more points (with some exceptions), as it is one indicator of high animal welfare. Deaths & Culls | 50 | Some minimum standards confirmed |
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Brands that closely monitor environmental factors, including soil and water quality, native species, and wildlife, receive the most points. Brands with specific policies and programs to boost environmental sustainability also receive high points. Environmental Impacts and Stewardship | 75 | Brand priortizes environmental impact of products but unknown how much control brand has over suppliers |
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Brands with specific policies and practices to support animal welfare score best. Brands may lose points in this category if they have a history of animal welfare concerns. Animal Welfare | 50 | ROC certification provides some basic animal welfare assurances |
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This category is non-scoring and provided for information. Organic Certifier (Informational) | Mixed (each supplier farm will be different) | |
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Third-party labels carried by individual brands or product lines are listed here for more information. These are not scored, but some third-party labels may receive extra credit. Add On Labels (Informational) | Land to Market and Regenerative Organic Certified products | |
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Herd size refers to the number of adult cows in the milking herd. The general denotation for herd size (large, medium, and small) is based on the legal definition of “Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation”. Herd Size(s) (Informational) | Unknown | |
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Brands may receive extra credit for practices and polices not reflected in the scorecard (see notes for details). Extra Credit | None | |
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The adjustment section is where any notes and adjustments to the score are indicated, such as penalties for non-compliances. Adjustments & Notes | No points assigned due to pending investigation |
