Vitasoy
| Rating |  |
| Company | Vitasoy USA |
| Location | Ayer, MA |
| Products | soymilk |
| Market Area | Canada and International |
| Web Site | www.vitasoy-usa.com |
| Total Score | 670 |
Vitasoy soymilk is marketed by Vitasoy-USA, and is available in Canada and the Caribbean. Vitasoy-USA readily shared their sourcing information, but they do not buy directly from family farmers. Their supplier would not disclose the sourcing of their organic soybeans, but our research indicates that their supplier works directly with North-American organic farmers.
They write:
“A pioneer in bringing Asian-inspired food to the U.S. as “Amer-Asian” cuisine, Vitasoy-USA, Inc. is committed to producing delicious, innovative foods that promote well being and a healthy lifestyle. Look for its premium tofu, soymilk, Asian noodles and wraps, and non-dairy sandwich spreads under the brand names Vitasoy, Azumaya and Nasoya. One of North America’s first branded tofu, Nasoya has been the top-seller for more than 30 years and is currently rolling out new Silken-Style Creations, the first non-dairy “dessert starter.” For further information, fast and easy recipe ideas, or to sign up for one of Vitasoy’s educational newsletters, please visit www.vitasoy.com and www.nasoya.com.”
| Criteria | Points | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL (possible score is 1000) | 670 | 3-Bean Rating |
Family-farmer owned businesses receive the most points, investor owned corporations the fewest.
Ownership Structure | 60 | 100% owned by Vitasoy International Limited, Inc. of Hong Kong |
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Reflects a company’s commitment to purchasing organic soybeans.
Percentage Organic Soybean Purchases | 60 | 50% Organic, 50% Non-GMO |
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Companies committed to transparency receive the most points.
Disclosure of Information for Verification | 100 | full and open disclosure |
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Reflects the integrity of the company’s chosen organic certifying organization. Organic Certifier | 75 | QAI |
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Companies selling only organic products receive the most points.
Organic Product Line | 60 | 47% organic, 53% non-GMO |
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Companies that manufacture in-house receive the most points.
Manufacturing | 60 | Products are manufactured by a copacker; our research indicates that the supplier uses North American-grown soybeans, but the supplier did not participate in the project. |
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Companies that purchase directly from farmers receive the most points; companies that buy through brokers selling imports receive the fewest.
Sourcing and Farmer Relationships | 40 | Our research indicates that the supplier uses North American-grown organic soybeans, but the supplier did not participate in the project |
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Companies that are committed to preventing GMO contamination receive the most points. Prevention of GMO Contamination | 40 | no information available from copacker |
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Companies that do not add flavor or add only certified organic natural flavor receive the most points. Flavors | 75 | 15% certified organic and 85% non-organic natural flavors |
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Companies that do not use soy lecithin or that use certified organic soy lecithin receive the most points.
Soy Lecithin | 100 | none used |
