“Behind the Bean” (pdf) - Cornucopia Institute

Appendix B: Letter to Companies
Dear ___,
I enjoy your (((insert product name))) very much, but was disappointed to see it listed at the bottom of the Cornucopia Institute’s
Organic Soy Scorecard.
I am very interested in knowing the story behind my food, which is one of the many reasons why I buy organic foods. Our
conventional food system is very industrialized, centralized, and leaves customers feeling disconnected from their food. Buying
organic foods is one way in which I can feel connected again to the foods I eat. When I buy organic, I trust that this choice
in the marketplace has a positive impact on the soil, the environment and the family farming community. So you can imagine
my disappointment to see (((insert company name))) listed as one of the companies that refused to participate in Cornucopia
Institute’s scorecard. I expected to learn more about the company that I have been loyally supporting, only to find out that you
are not willing to openly share information about the foods you produce with customers like myself.
I would like to remain a loyal customer, but I also want to buy products that are rated highly on the Cornucopia Scorecard.
Therefore, I urge you to participate in the Cornucopia scorecard project by filling out their survey and providing full and open
disclosure.
Sincerely,
Your name
Your address
48 Behind the bean: The Heroes and Charlatans of the Natural and Organic Soy Foods Industry.