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Hodo

Rating
CompanyHodo
LocationOakland, CA
Productstofu, soymilk, noodles, burgers
Market AreaNationwide
Web Sitewww.hodofoods.com
Total Score920

Hodo Soy is an independent tofu maker on the West Coast.

CriteriaPointsComment
TOTAL (possible score is 1000)
Soy Scorecard Criteria
920
5-Bean Rating
Family-farmer owned businesses receive the most points, investor owned corporations the fewest.
Ownership Structure		70Privately held
Reflects a company’s commitment to purchasing organic soybeans.
Percentage Organic Soybean Purchases		100100% Organic purchases
Companies committed to transparency receive the most points.
Disclosure of Information for Verification		100Full and open disclosure
Reflects the integrity of the company’s chosen organic certifying organization.
Organic Certifier		100CCOF
Companies selling only organic products receive the most points.
Organic Product Line		9098% organic
Companies that manufacture in-house receive the most points.
Manufacturing		100No co-packers used
Companies that purchase directly from farmers receive the most points; companies that buy through brokers selling imports receive the fewest.
Sourcing and Farmer Relationships		90Sources directly from growers
Companies that are committed to preventing GMO contamination receive the most points.
Prevention of GMO Contamination		70Producer tests and certifies GMO-free
Companies that do not add flavor or add only certified organic natural flavor receive the most points.
Flavors		100Only certified organic flavors used
Companies that do not use soy lecithin or that use certified organic soy lecithin receive the most points.
Soy Lecithin		100No lecithin used

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