Margie: We also have an approved audit by PepsiCo our approved audit firm which includes all quality documents. Margie: While I'm not sure which organic farms/fruits we use, all suppliers, regardless of their location/country, must meet all applicable US food laws. So where does the organic farmer fit into all this? Margie: Apple juice is from Oregon and we extract most of our own orange juice from domestic fruit, mainly from California. Margie: For example, some of our mango puree comes from Mexico and banana puree from Costa Rica. If it happens to be from an organic farmer, then that's who they go with?
They probably then just get whatever is ripe from wherever is ripe. Kelly: So, then, I'm having to piece this together.Naked gets it's fruits/veggies from all over the world. Margie: Is there anything else I may help you with? Margie: We use both domestic and imported fruit purees and juices. Margie: We work closely with our suppliers to ensure the safety of all of the materials we use to manufacture our products. Margie: Naked Juice ingredients are sourced from all over the world. Kelly: So, my second question? Why use ANY organic fruits/veggies (more expensive) if you're not going to go totally organic? To me, that doesn't make business sense. Kelly: Well, that's great! I don't have a bottle in front of me, and I don't think the website says that anywhere! Weird! Margie: "While many ingredients do not exist in bioengineered varieties, Naked Juice does not use ingredients that were produced using biotechnology as a matter of principle." Margie: Actually, the following statement appears on our labels: Kelly: I think that's important to know as a consumer! I think you'll find that more and more people are going organic because they are trying to get away from GMOs! Margie: I'm sorry that it's not on our website and I'll let our marketing gurus know you'd like to see it on there. Kelly: My next question is this: WHY would Naked use ANY organic products if they weren't going to go all the way organic? To me, that doesn't make business sense since "regular" produce is cheaper. I didn't see anywhere on the website that mentioned no GMOs are used. She also said Naked uses no fruits/vegetables that have GMOs. Margie: Our products are not certified organic so we do not use all organic fruits. Maybe there was a computer problem on our end. was just chatting with someone, but our convo was cut short somehow. All of our representatives are still busy assisting other consumers. "Kelly: I'm wondering why Naked would use SOME organic fruits and vegetables, but not ALL organic fruits and vegetables. I decided that I should give chatting with Naked a second try since I didn't feel like my question was totally answered, so here's my second chat: ~Naked does not contain GMOs (genetically modified organizms). ~Naked is not a certified organic product ~Some ingredients in Naked juice are organic. You can read it and make the decision for yourself. Kelly: And, I didn't see anywhere on the website that said they don't use fruits and vegetables that contain GMOs."Īpparently she bailed on the conversation after that, so I don't know what to think. WHY would Naked spend extra money on SOME organic ingredients, and not ALL of the ingredients? Kelly: That's good, but back to my question. Kelly: Why spend the extra money using SOME organic ingredients if you're not going to go all the way?Ĭathy: Sorry for the delay in my response.Ĭathy: My computer is a little sluggish today.Ĭathy: I can assure you that Naked Juice does not contain any genetically modified organisms (GMO's). Kelly: Why is that? And, how do we know if what we're drinking has been genetically engineered? Someone will be with you momentarilyĬathy: Although some ingredients in Naked Juice are organic, our products are not certified as organic. "Kelly: Can you tell me if the fruits and veggies you use are organic?
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