USDA Organic is a good start. Packaging and animal welfare are next.
Source: GreenSpecs label assessment of Kirkland Signature Organic Greek Yogurt Plain, 17 April 2026, high confidence.
USDA Organic is a good start. Packaging and animal welfare are next. It scores 60 out of 100 — grade B — across the five signals below.
| Signal | Score | What it asks |
|---|---|---|
| Claim specificity | 15/20 | Is the claim measurable, or a mood? |
| Transparency | 10/20 | Does the pack disclose enough to check it? |
| Third-party proof | 8/20 | Has an independent certifier verified it? |
| Impact where it counts | 12/20 | Does the claim address this category's real footprint? |
| Marketing honesty | 0/20 | Is the packaging language straight with you? |
Got the pack in your hand? Scan it yourself — same score, in about five seconds, plus the swap that beats it.
| Product | Brand | Grade | Score | What the label proves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Sonoma Pasture Raised Organic Heavy Whipping Cream | Clover Sonoma | B+ | 71/100 | Solid on animal welfare. Packaging is the next step. |
| Good Culture 2% Low-Fat Classic Cottage Cheese | Good Culture | B+ | 68/100 | Organic and pasture-raised. Packaging is still conventional. |
| Mike's Firehouse Jack Cheese | Petaluma Creamery | B+ | 67/100 | Grass-fed and pasture-raised. Third-party certs are the next step. |
| Kirkland Organic Greek Yogurt Plain Nonfat Yogurt | Kirkland | B | 62/100 | Solid organic choice. Packaging is standard for the category. |
| a2 Milk Company 2% Reduced Fat Milk | a2 Milk Company | C | 48/100 | A specialized milk, but conventional farming practices. |
| Lucerne Heavy Whipping Cream Ultra-Pasteurized | Lucerne Dairy Farms | C- | 42/100 | A conventional choice. Transparency is still developing. |
| Fairlife Ultra-Filtered Milk | Fairlife | C- | 42/100 | Conventional for its category. Internal programs are not enough. |
| Lucerne Dairy Farms Milk | Lucerne Dairy Farms | C- | 38/100 | Conventional dairy with a classic carton. Look for organic or pasture-raised next. |