Farm Name | Three Twins Organic | |
Rating | (4) | |
Location | CA | |
Products | Ice Cream | |
Market Area | Nationwide | |
Web Site | http://threetwinsicecream.com/ | |
They write: "Three Twins produces inconceivably delicious organic ice cream in its dedicated organic ice cream factory located in Petaluma, California. All of the company's milk and cream is sourced from within 17 miles from a series of organic family farms. Taste and texture define the Three Twins experience. By leaving out stabilizers and filling each spoonful and lick with flavorful, organic ingredients, Three Twins is able to make some of the most delicious ice cream on the market. You won't find gummy stabilizers, corn syrup, whey, or other ridiculous ingredients in Three Twins Ice Cream. Not now. Not ever. Besides being organic and delicious, Three Twins is also reasonably priced. Pints typically retail for between $4.49 and $4.99, with places it on par, if not less expensive than the better know conventional brands. Three Twins has an extensive collection of flavors in pints, 1.5 quarts and 5-ounce cups. Favorites include Sea Salted Caramel, Chocolate Orange Confetti Madagascar Vanilla, Bittersweet Chocolate, Mint Confetti, Mocha Difference, Cookies and Cream, Vanilla Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip, Dad's Cardamom, Strawberry Je Ne Sais Quoi and Lemon Cookie. Three Twins is available nationwide through UNFI and other fine distributors." |
Criteria | Points | Comments |
Ownership Structure | 60 | Privately Held |
Milk Supply | 70 | Milk of Integrity |
Disclosure of Information for Verification | 100 | Extensive disclosure |
Certifier farms | 80 | Various |
Certifier processing | 100 | CCOF |
Cows on pasture time/acreage provided | 80 | Legitimate pasture in challenging climate |
Health and longevity of cows | 100 | Low |
Replacement animals only from organic farms | 100 | Closed herds |
Antibiotics used on young cattle | 100 | Never |
Reproductive hormones used | 100 | Never |
Farm support oversight | 90 | All dairies and visited regularly by staff |
Outside dairy ingredients purchased | 80 | Powder reputable source |
TOTAL SCORE | 1060 |
FOUR COWS (excellent) |