Stonyfield Organic Yogurt
Scanned July 2026 · food · high confidence
- Stonyfield Organic Yogurt scores 60 out of 100 — grade B on the GreenSpecs five-signal analysis, scanned July 2026.
- Certifications found on the label: USDA Organic.
- Signal breakdown (each of 20): claims 12, certifications 12, packaging 8, ingredients 14, supply chain 14.
The real story
USDA Organic means no synthetic pesticides or GMOs in the feed and verified outdoor access for cows — but the plastic cup is conventional for its category.
Organic is a solid start. Packaging and deeper farm practices are next.
How do the five signals break down?
| Claims and disclosure | 12 / 20 |
| Certifications | 12 / 20 |
| Packaging lifecycle | 8 / 20 |
| Ingredient impact | 14 / 20 |
| Supply chain | 14 / 20 |
Each signal is worth 20 points — the method is public at how we score.
What is on the label?
Primary claim: "certified organic"
What the claims cover
- USDA Organic
What is still missing
- Plastic cup is standard, not yet circular.
Worth knowing
- The USDA Organic certification is a real, audited standard for the farm, which is a significant step up from conventional dairy.
Where the footprint lives
Scope 3 — the supply chain: The organic certification addresses the biggest part of the footprint at the farm level, but transport and packaging are still part of the equation.
Most of a product's emissions sit upstream in Scope 3 — the scope breakdown explains why that decides the score.
Smart swaps and tips
- Look for 'pasture-raised' or 'grass-fed' for even better animal welfare.
- Consider buying larger tubs to reduce plastic per serving.
People and health
Social: No specific labor or wage information beyond organic compliance is disclosed.
Health: Short ingredient list, primarily organic milk and cultures.
Numbers from a scan of the real label, July 2026. Holding this product — or its shelf neighbor? Scan it and compare the five signals side by side. New to the method? Start with the rules of thumb.