Sunopta Brand Soybeans

I've also recently inquired about Sunopta brand soy products, more specifically, edamame. As a vegetarian for 3.5 years I am anxiously wondering what protien rich favorites of mine are grown locally. I contacted Sunopta (also knowsn as Sunrich Naturals) and found out some interesting info. The woman I spoke with was very helpful in answering my questions about where their soybeans are grown. She said that for the last 2 years the soybean crop in America has been very poor. The "in the shell edamame" that they sell is purchased from China. This is the only soy product they sell that is purchased else where and they said the shelled edamame has been hearty in the U.S. She did not know where the beans for their soymilk come from. She was very honest about their purchases from China, and also explained that Sunopta is working very hard to switch back over to American grown soybeans. When this happens all soybean product packages will wear a stamp of "American grown" approval on its package.

Currently, the package says this...

"Sunrich Naturals (registered trademark) uses U.S.-Grown product whenever available. When U.S. supply is short, we rely on the global farming community for produce that meets the same quality standards while we work with U.S. farms to increase supply. Thanks for your continued support!"

I respect their honesty very much. I encourage you to check out www.sunopta.com and explore their diverse line of products and do some digging for yourself!