Foodocracy

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AI Visibility & Sentiment

Foodocracy

Foodocracy is a specialty food company that sources heirloom beans, ancient grains, and spices directly from small family farms practicing sustainable and regenerative agriculture. They connect conscious consumers with rare, high-quality ingredients while supporting local farming communities and promoting earth-friendly food systems.

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AI Visibility Score

25/100

Low

Sentiment Score

98/100

AI Perception

Summary

Foodocracy has carved out a powerhouse presence within Google’s Gemini ecosystem, securing a dominant 56% mention rate and frequently outranking competitors for high-intent regenerative agriculture and ethical sourcing queries. While the brand is the go-to authority for the 'Regenerative Ag Advocate' persona, a critical visibility blackout on ChatGPT and Claude prevents it from capturing the broader premium foodie market where rivals like Rancho Gordo currently lead.

Value Proposition

Direct-from-farm heirloom beans and ancient grains grown using sustainable practices, offering fresher, more flavorful ingredients that support small family farms and regenerative agriculture.

Overview

Mission

Creating a better food system, one delicious bite at a time, by partnering with farmers and artisans passionate about sustainable agriculture.

Products & Services

Heirloom beans (Primary Beans, Ayocote, Tiger Eye)Ancient grains (Purple Barley, specialty oats)Curated ingredient collectionsBean + Grain Club subscriptionRecipes and cooking guides

Agent Breakdown

AI Platforms

How often do different AI platforms reference Foodocracy?

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Conversation Analysis

Topics

What conversations is Foodocracy included in — or excluded from?

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Buyer Personas

Personas

Who does each AI platform recommend Foodocracy to, and when?

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Programmatic Testing

Sample Conversations

We programmatically analyze questions that real customers are asking to AI agents and chatbots, extract brand mentions and sentiment, analyze every response, and synthesize the data into an action plan to increase AI visibility.

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

AI Overviews

Sustainable & Regenerative Pantry Planning(3 queries)

“help me stock a sustainable pantry with high quality grains and beans, what brands should i look for”

1/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Bob’s Red Mill

2.Arrowhead Mills

3.Palouse Brand

4.Rancho Gordo

5.Bluebird Grain Farms

+10 more

Claude

1.Bob's Red Mill

2.Anson Mills

3.Lundberg Family Farms

4.One Degree Organics

5.Bluebird Grain Farms

+4 more

Gemini

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Primary Beans

3.Zürsun Heirloom Beans

4.Anson Mills

5.Hayden Flour Mills

+8 more

AI Overviews

1.Lundberg Family Farms

2.SIMPLi

3.Eden Foods

4.Doudlah Farms

5.Narrative Provisions

+7 more

“i want to support regenerative agriculture with my grocery shopping, what are some specific food brands to buy from”

1/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Bi-Rite

2.Rainbow Grocery

3.Whole Foods

4.White Oak Pastures

5.Quantis

+26 more

Claude

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans

3.Ramona Farms

4.Anson Mills

5.Grist & Toll

+20 more

Gemini

1.Cairnspring Mills

2.Tartine

3.Expresso

4.Edison

5.Hayden Flour Mills

9.Primary Beans

+22 more

AI Overviews

1.Land to Market

2.Earth911

3.Alexandre Family Farm

4.Maple Hill Creamery

5.Organic Valley

+18 more

“give me a list of small family farm food companies that ship high quality pantry staples directly to consumers”

1/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Zursun Idaho Heirloom Beans

3.Baer’s Best Beans

4.Marfa Meats & Beans

5.Adobe Milling

+24 more

Claude

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Ayocote Morado

3.Marcella

4.Yellow Indian Woman

5.Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans

+51 more

Gemini

1.Hayden Flour Mills

2.Kandarian Organic Farms

3.Le Creuset

4.Katz Farm

5.Koda Farms

+5 more

AI Overviews

1.Bluebird Grain Farms

2.Blue House Farm

3.Rancho Gordo

4.Sheridan Acres

5.Baer’s Best

11.The Foodocracy

+8 more

Gourmet Ingredient Sourcing(3 queries)

“where can i buy specialty heirloom beans like ayocote or tiger eye beans online”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Purcell Mountain Farms

3.Adobe Milling

4.Blue Corn

5.MexGrocer

+6 more

Claude

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans

3.Purcell Mountain Farms

4.Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

5.Seed Savers Exchange

+4 more

Gemini

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans

3.Primary Beans

4.Masienda

5.Beanstory

+4 more

AI Overviews

1.Martin Ranch Winery

2.Rancho Gordo

3.Masienda

4.Blue House Farm

5.Good Eggs

+5 more

“i want to cook with ancient grains like purple barley or specialty oats, what are the best brands to buy from”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Bluebird Grain Farms

2.Anson Mills

3.Hayden Flour Mills

4.White Sonora wheat

5.Timeless Seeds

+8 more

Claude

1.Anson Mills

2.Carolina Gold Rice Barley

3.French Paysanne Hulless Barley

4.Pencil Cob Grits

5.Bluebird Grain Farms

+10 more

Gemini

1.Bluebird Grain Farms

2.Anson Mills

3.Hayden Flour Mills

4.Maine Grains

5.Rancho Gordo

AI Overviews

1.Hayden Flour Mills

2.Shiloh Farms

3.Timeless Natural Food

4.Camas Country Mill

5.Bob's Red Mill

+1 more

“give me some recipe ideas for a high end vegetarian dinner party using unique heirloom ingredients and where to get them”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Olio Nuovo from Frantoio Franci

2.Gustiamo

3.O-Med Smoked Arbequina

4.Burlap & Barrel

5.Olio2Go

+16 more

Claude

1.Maldon

2.Rancho Gordo

3.Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans

4.Laudemio

5.Native Seeds/SEARCH

+24 more

Gemini

1.Le Creuset

2.Vitamix

3.Dirty Girl Produce

4.The Gourmet Imports

5.Regalis Foods

+11 more

AI Overviews

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Burpee

3.Gurney’s

4.Alliance of Native Seedkeepers

5.Kitchen Garden Seeds

Foodie Subscriptions & Gifting(3 queries)

“best food subscription boxes for people who love to cook with high quality ingredients, specific brands please”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Crowd Cow

2.Porter Road

3.Murray’s Cheese Club

4.Farmbox Direct

5.Misfits Market

+8 more

Claude

1.Blue Apron

2.Green Chef

3.EveryPlate

4.Goldbelly

5.Milk Street

+11 more

Gemini

1.Marley Spoon

2.Sunbasket

3.Blue Apron

4.ButcherBox

5.Vital Choice

+9 more

AI Overviews

1.Cratejoy

2.Marley Spoon

3.Martha Stewart

4.Cento San Marzano

5.Blue Apron

+11 more

“recommend a bean or grain club subscription for a serious home cook”

3/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Rancho Gordo Bean Club

2.Rancho Gordo

3.Zursun Idaho Heirloom Bean Subscription

4.Santa Ynez Valley Bean Company

5.Cairnspring Mills Grain Club

+4 more

Claude

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Rancho Gordo Bean Club

3.Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans

4.Primary Beans

5.Basque in Beans

+5 more

Gemini

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Primary Beans

3.Negro de Soria

4.Azufrado

5.Anson Mills

+13 more

AI Overviews

1.Rancho Gordo Bean Club

2.Rancho Gordo

3.Foodocracy Heirloom Beans + Grains Club

4.Mendocino Grain Project

5.Bluebird Grain Farms

“i need a gift for a foodie who cares about sustainability, what are some curated ingredient collections i could buy”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Bluebird Grain Farms

2.Anson Mills

3.The British Quinoa Company

4.Rancho Gordo

5.Bold Bean Co.

+18 more

Claude

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Anson Mills

3.Barton Springs Mill

4.Brightland

5.Kosterina

+9 more

Gemini

1.Anson Mills

2.Carolina Gold Rice

3.Sea Island Red Peas

4.French Huguenot

5.Burlap & Barrel

+10 more

AI Overviews

1.Williams-Sonoma

2.Burlap & Barrel

3.Azure Road

4.Frog Hollow Farm

5.Walnut Studiolo

+3 more

Trust, Quality & Ethical Sourcing(3 queries)

“what are the best reviewed heirloom bean brands for home cooks who care about quality”

3/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans

3.Camellia Brand

4.Santa Maria Pinquito Beans

5.Heritage Mexican Importers

+5 more

Claude

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans

3.Camellia Brand

4.Goya

5.Bob's Red Mill

8.Primary Beans

+2 more

Gemini

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Marcella

3.Royal Corona

4.Midnight Black

5.Primary Beans

+19 more

AI Overviews

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans

3.Meadowlark Organics

4.America's Test Kitchen

5.Food & Wine

16.The Foodocracy

+10 more

“best heirloom bean and ancient grain alternatives to rancho gordo or bob's red mill”

1/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Bob’s Red Mill

3.Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans

4.Baer’s Best Beans

5.Masienda

+9 more

Claude

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Bob's Red Mill

3.Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans

4.Seed Savers Exchange

5.Purcell Mountain Farms

+16 more

Gemini

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Zürsun Heirloom Beans

3.Primary Beans

4.Le Creuset

5.Rio Del Rey

+5 more

AI Overviews

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Bob’s Red Mill

3.Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans

4.Blue House Farm

5.Hayden Flour Mills

+5 more

“what should i look for when buying high quality beans to make sure they are fresh and ethically sourced”

1/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans

3.Camellia

4.Baer’s Best

5.Burlap & Barrel

+2 more

Claude

1.Rancho Gordo

2.Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans

3.Boonville Barn Collective

4.Zürsun

5.Masienda

+3 more

Gemini

1.Le Creuset

2.Primary Beans

3.Kandarian Organic Farms

4.Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans

5.Ayocote Farms

AI Overviews

1.Happily Coffee Roasters

2.America's Test Kitchen

3.Equal Exchange

4.Larry’s Coffee

5.Java Planet Organic Coffee Roasters

+4 more

Analysis

Key Insights

What AI visibility analysis reveals about this brand

Strength

Dominant performance on Gemini with a 56% mention rate and an impressive average position of 4.7.

Strength

Strong resonance with the 'Regenerative Ag Advocate' persona, achieving a 27% visibility rate across focused sustainability queries.

Strength

High-ranking authority for specific trust-based queries such as 'best reviewed heirloom bean brands' and 'sustainable pantry planning' on Gemini and AI Overviews.

Gap

Total invisibility on ChatGPT (0% mention rate) and near-total absence on Claude (4%), representing a massive missed opportunity for high-income conversational AI users.

Gap

Significant lack of visibility for 'Gourmet Ingredient Sourcing' and 'Foodie Subscriptions' categories, where the brand is frequently outcompeted by Rancho Gordo and Anson Mills.

Gap

Inconsistent performance for the 'Longevity-Focused Biohacker' persona, who prioritizes the specific nutrient density and heirloom qualities Foodocracy offers.

Opportunity

Capitalize on the #1 ranking for 'brand vibe check' to bridge the gap into ChatGPT and Claude by increasing mentions in third-party culinary publications and high-authority foodie blogs.

Opportunity

Target the 'Epicurean Home Cook' by creating content specifically optimized for recipe-based queries like 'high-end vegetarian dinner party' and 'ancient grain recipes' where the brand is currently missing.

Opportunity

Assert dominance in the bean and grain subscription niche by targeting keywords currently owned by Rancho Gordo, leveraging Foodocracy's existing high rankings for 'bean club' queries in Gemini.

Technical Health

Site Health for AI Visibility

How well Foodocracy's website is optimized for AI agent discovery and comprehension.

91/100

19 passed 2 warnings 1 issues

Audited 2/26/2026

Crawlability100

Can AI bots find your pages?

Technical100

SSL, mobile, doctype basics

On-Page SEO93

Titles, descriptions, headings

Content Quality60

Word count, depth, freshness

Schema Markup85

Structured data for AI comprehension

Social & OG95

Open Graph, Twitter cards

AI Readability60

How well AI can parse your content

Critical Issues

Content is too thin

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Warnings

Title is too short (6 characters)

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Brand Identity

Brand Voice & Style

How AI perceives Foodocracy's communication style and personality

Foodocracy communicates with warm, approachable enthusiasm about food and farming. Their voice balances educational content about sustainable agriculture with an inviting, down-to-earth tone that makes specialty ingredients feel accessible rather than intimidating. They speak with genuine passion about their farmer partners and the stories behind their products, creating a sense of community and shared values around better food choices.

Core Tone Traits

Warm & Inviting

Welcoming language that makes specialty ingredients feel accessible to everyday cooks

Mission-Driven & Passionate

Genuine enthusiasm for sustainable farming and supporting small farm communities

Educational & Informative

Shares knowledge about heirloom varieties, cooking techniques, and farming practices

Community-Focused

Emphasizes connection between consumers, farmers, and the broader food movement

Competitive Landscape

Related Ecosystem

Related products and services that AI mentions in conversations alongside or instead of Foodocracy

Rancho Gordo131 mentions

Anson Mills60 mentions

Bluebird Grain Farms56 mentions

Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans49 mentions

Hayden Flour Mills43 mentions

Foodocracy41 mentions

Palouse Brand30 mentions

Diaspora Co.28 mentions

Burlap & Barrel25 mentions

Masienda24 mentions

Azure Standard23 mentions

Source Intelligence

Citations

Sources that AI assistants cite. Getting featured here improves visibility.

6 Gorgeous Heirloom Bean Varieties to Know - Food & Wine

https://www.foodandwine.com/heirloom-bean-varieties-6403693

Referenced in 1 query

Review

I Asked 4 Chefs for the Best Bean Brand, and This Budget-Friendly ...

https://www.allrecipes.com/chefs-favorite-bean-brand-8777673

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Where are you buying economical bulk grains and beans?

https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/1id0ywh/where_are_you_buying_economical_bulk_grains_and/

Referenced in 1 query

Join Discussion

Shop Organic Heirloom Beans - Blue House Farm

https://bluehousefarm.com/shop

Referenced in 2 queries

Review

How to Stock a Plant-Powered Pantry

https://www.purelyplanted.com/post/how-to-stock-a-plant-powered-pantry

Referenced in 1 query

Review

How to Stock A Pantry For A Year | Bucket List Tummy

https://www.bucketlisttummy.com/how-to-stock-your-pantry-for-the-new-year/

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Storing Dry Goods Like Beans, Legumes, and Whole Grains

https://www.attainable-sustainable.net/bulk-food-co-op/

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Start a Sustainable Pantry | Healthy Organic Food Tips

https://doudlahfarms.com/how-to-start-a-sustainable-pantry-essentials-for-health-and-flavor/

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Sustain-A-Grain

https://www.sustainagrain.com/

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Ancient Grains - Brakebush

https://www.brakebush.com/trends/ancient-grains/

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Whole Grains, Flours, and Legumes - Ritual Fine Foods

https://ritualfinefoods.com/pages/resources

Referenced in 2 queries

Review

Kernza, The Healthier, Climate-Friendly Grains You've ...

https://ediblecommunities.com/edible-stories/the-healthier-climate-friendly-grains-youve-probably-never-heard-of/

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Content Engineering

Goals & Content Ideas

Ideas to help AI agents better understand the business and be more likely to use Foodocracy's resources to help users.

Re-run AI Visibility Scan for Baseline Data

The initial visibility scan encountered a temporary API issue and collected no platform data. Re-running the scan is essential to establish a baseline understanding of how Foodocracy currently appears in AI assistant responses when users search for specialty ingredients, sustainable food sources, or heirloom products. This foundational data will inform all subsequent AI visibility optimization efforts.

Why knowing your AI visibility matters for specialty food brands in 2026

The hidden discovery channel: How home cooks find new ingredients through AI assistants

What happens when someone asks ChatGPT for the best heirloom beans

Beyond Google: The new ways conscious consumers discover sustainable food brands

Strengthen Brand Presence in Food Industry Databases

While awaiting fresh scan data, proactively ensure Foodocracy is listed and optimized in specialty food directories, sustainable agriculture databases, and culinary ingredient resources that AI systems reference. This includes platforms like Specialty Food Association directories, regenerative agriculture networks, and farm-to-table sourcing databases that LLMs cite when recommending sustainable food brands.

Our journey to becoming a certified regenerative agriculture partner

Meet the family farms behind your favorite heirloom ingredients

What makes an ingredient truly sustainable: Our sourcing standards explained

From seed to shelf: The certifications that guarantee quality heirloom products

Create AI-Discoverable Educational Content About Heirloom Ingredients

Develop comprehensive, authoritative content about heirloom beans, ancient grains, and sustainable sourcing that AI assistants can reference when users ask cooking or ingredient questions. By becoming a trusted educational resource on topics like cooking with heirloom varieties and regenerative agriculture benefits, Foodocracy increases its chances of being cited in AI-generated recommendations.

The complete guide to cooking with heirloom beans for beginners

Ancient grains 101: Nutritional benefits your grandmother knew about

Why heirloom varieties taste better than commercial alternatives

How regenerative farming practices create more flavorful ingredients

Substitution guide: Swapping conventional grains for ancient varieties in any recipe

Build Authority Through Sustainable Food Publications

Pursue features and mentions in publications that AI systems recognize as authoritative sources for sustainable food and specialty ingredients, such as Civil Eats, Modern Farmer, and food-focused sustainability outlets. These high-signal sources help establish Foodocracy as a credible brand that AI assistants should recommend when users seek sustainable ingredient suppliers.

How small family farms are preserving seed diversity one harvest at a time

The economics of regenerative agriculture: Why sustainable costs more but delivers more

Inside our direct-trade model: Cutting out middlemen to support farmers

Climate-resilient crops: Why ancient grains matter for food security

Optimize Brand Messaging for AI Recommendation Queries

Ensure Foodocracy's digital presence clearly answers the types of questions users ask AI assistants, such as 'where to buy heirloom beans' or 'best sustainable grain companies.' This involves structuring website content, social media bios, and product descriptions with clear, factual statements that AI systems can easily parse and recommend.

Everything you need to know about buying direct-from-farm ingredients online

How to verify a food company's sustainability claims before you buy

What to look for when shopping for authentic heirloom beans

The questions to ask before choosing your specialty ingredient supplier

Farm-direct vs grocery store: A quality comparison of heirloom products

Content Engineering

Recommended Actions

Execute an aggressive PR and backlink strategy targeting high-authority culinary and sustainability outlets to penetrate ChatGPT's training data.

ChatGPT currently shows 0% visibility for Foodocracy; increasing the brand's footprint in reputable third-party datasets is the only way to break this blackout.

Impact: High

Optimize product and collection pages for specific rare varieties such as 'ayocote beans', 'tigertooth beans', and 'purple barley'.

The data shows Foodocracy is frequently 'Not Mentioned' for specific ingredient searches despite stocking these items, losing direct sales to niche competitors.

Impact: High

Develop and deploy a 'Regenerative Agriculture' landing page optimized for AI-driven 'Trust and Ethics' queries.

Foodocracy already performs well in this niche on Gemini; doubling down here will solidify its position as the undisputed leader in ethical sourcing.

Impact: Medium

Revitalize the 'Subscription Box' marketing copy to emphasize 'gifting' and 'sustainable luxury'.

The brand is currently missing from general foodie gift queries, a high-revenue segment where AI assistants frequently make direct recommendations.

Impact: Medium

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Direct-from-farm heirloom beans and ancient grains grown using sustainable practices, offering fresher, more flavorful ingredients that support small family farms and regenerative agriculture.

AI Visibility Score

Foodocracy has an AI visibility score of 28/100, rated as low. This score reflects how often and how prominently Foodocracy appears in responses from AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

AI Perception Summary

Strengths

Dominant performance on Gemini with a 56% mention rate and an impressive average position of 4.7.
Strong resonance with the 'Regenerative Ag Advocate' persona, achieving a 27% visibility rate across focused sustainability queries.
High-ranking authority for specific trust-based queries such as 'best reviewed heirloom bean brands' and 'sustainable pantry planning' on Gemini and AI Overviews.

Visibility Gaps

Total invisibility on ChatGPT (0% mention rate) and near-total absence on Claude (4%), representing a massive missed opportunity for high-income conversational AI users.
Significant lack of visibility for 'Gourmet Ingredient Sourcing' and 'Foodie Subscriptions' categories, where the brand is frequently outcompeted by Rancho Gordo and Anson Mills.
Inconsistent performance for the 'Longevity-Focused Biohacker' persona, who prioritizes the specific nutrient density and heirloom qualities Foodocracy offers.

Competitors in AI Recommendations

Rancho Gordo: 131 mentions
Anson Mills: 60 mentions
Bluebird Grain Farms: 56 mentions
Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans: 49 mentions
Hayden Flour Mills: 43 mentions
Palouse Brand: 30 mentions
Diaspora Co.: 28 mentions
Burlap & Barrel: 25 mentions
Masienda: 24 mentions
Azure Standard: 23 mentions
Lundberg Family Farms: 22 mentions
Patagonia Provisions: 21 mentions
Brightland: 20 mentions
Bob’s Red Mill: 19 mentions
Rancho Gordo Bean Club: 19 mentions

Categories: Food & Beverage

Tags: Beans, Food