Stonyfield Farms (Lactilis)

Rating
Products	Yogurt, Snacks
Website	https://www.stonyfield.com/
Market Area	National
Total Score	540

More information about this brand is pending Cornucopia’s investigation. Points may be assigned to this brand later based on information found, but for now totals are pending potential brand participation. Any information Cornucopia currently has will be shared in the detailed notes below.

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Stonyfield Farm, Inc., also simply called Stonyfield, is an organic yogurt maker and dairy company located in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The company makes the second leading brand of organic yogurt in North America. The company is owned by the largest dairy company in the world, the French group Lactalis.

Rubric	Points	Comments and Notes
TOTAL (possible score is 1100 (plus extra credit))	540	3-Cow Rating | Very Good
Transparency and Disclosure	50	Did not participate, but some information confirmed 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	50	Likely sourced from supplier pool composed mostly of family farms
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	75	Brand sells only organic products, but brand owner also has conventional products
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
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)
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
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	Likely removed shortly after birth with varying practices per supplier
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
Lower cull and death rates receive more points (with some exceptions), as it is one indicator of high animal welfare. Deaths & Culls	25	Unknown, but likely better than dairy industry standard
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	90	sources milk from family farms that prioritise environmental stewardship
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	No animal welfare violations known (meeting minimum standards for organic)
This category is non-scoring and provided for information. Organic Certifier (Informational)		Mixed (each supplier farm will be different)
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)		See packaging
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
Brands may receive extra credit for practices and polices not reflected in the scorecard (see notes for details). Extra Credit		None
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