Reviews
Banza
Experience
I have consumed Banza's products and been an ambassador (as a dietitian) for many years. I like all the shapes of pasta and the pizza crusts are innovative. They make a good base for plant-forward, balanced meals.
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I wish the chickpeas were organic, there were no plastic in the packaging, there were no xanthan gum, and there were less starch and added fat in the crust.
Honey Mama's
Experience
This chocolate is outstanding. It makes for a special treat and a lovely gift. I love all of the flavors and they are so satiating. The packaging is also lovely.
Feedback
I wish the company used more organic/sustainably produced ingredients and advertised that to signal to patients and other producers.
Le Creuset
Experience
Their cookware is beautiful and functional. I have a large stockpot. It adds nice color to my kitchen and is useful on occasion for soups/stews to feed a crowd. It makes for a nice presentation, too.
Feedback
I wish the materials were sourced more sustainably. As a leader in the field, that would send an important signal to customers and to other companies.
Humble Brands
Experience
This deodorant works very well and has a pleasant scent. I was pleased with the tube I bought last year (Moroccan Rose scent) and just discovered they now offer a line in cardboard packaging--this is fantastic! I would definitely consider buying it again.
JOI
Experience
I love using Joi to make almond milk at home. It's very easy and I love eliminating all of the packaging waste associated with cartons of milk purchased in the store or online. It tastes delicious and has no sweeteners or other additives.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Experience
I love the branding/colors and the variety of flavors. They're very unique and special! I tend to find them too sweet, though, and wish they used less sugar. Also, the ingredients don't seem to be organic/regenerative, despite the marketing.
Feedback
Use a bit less sugar and start to use more organic/regenerative ingredients
Oatly
Experience
It tastes OK. However, I'm VERY disappointed that it contains canola oil—and as the 2nd ingredient. Except for the organic line, the oats are not organic, and it's known that conventionally grown oats contain a lot of pesticide residue. I also find it too sweet; I'm not sure how that can be changed, given the way oatmilk is produced, though.
Feedback
The branding is a bit drab and the text is really hard to read. Can you not use such jagged lines and all-capital letters? Please replace canola oil. Except for the organic line, the oats are not organic, and it's known that conventionally grown oats contain a lot of pesticide residue. So, please start using organic oats. I also find it too sweet; I'm not sure how that can be changed, given the way oatmilk is produced, though.
OLIPOP
Experience
I love the branding of these cans. The flavors are nice enough (esp. Ginger Lemon). I don't like the aftertaste of stevia, though, and wish it weren't used. I'm also disappointed that these contain real sugar; I'd prefer if they had no sweetener at all.
Feedback
I don't like the aftertaste of stevia and wish it weren't used. I'm also disappointed that these contain real sugar; I'd prefer if they had no sweetener at all. Finally, glass would be preferable to aluminum.
Yishi
Experience
The flavors were unique and I enjoyed the variety. The ingredients were also mostly wholesome. However, they were too sweet and contain stevia and erythritol, which I don't like.
Feedback
Make the flavor less sweet and don't use any alternative sweetener. Also, please only use compostable packaging.
Unbun
Experience
The bread has a nice flavor and I'm glad it uses EVOO. However, I'm disappointed that the ingredients aren't organic or otherwise sustainably sourced—especially for the eggs. Also, they have recently become very difficult to find in stores.
Feedback
Only use ingredients that are organic or otherwise sustainably sourced—especially for the eggs. Also, avoid plastic packaging and offer larger packages.