Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Blue Roof Orchard

By CommonShare

Blue Roof Orchard, formerly known as Two Onion Farm, is a family-operated organic apple orchard located near Belmont, Wisconsin. With over two decades of farming experience, Chris, Juli, and their children have cultivated a reputation for growing unique, delicious, and locally sourced organic apples that captivate the taste buds of the Madison and Platteville communities. Renowned for their commitment to quality and flavor, Blue Roof Orchard offers a diverse range of apple varieties that are well-suited to the Midwest's organic orchard landscape.

Through their Apple CSA program, Blue Roof Orchard provides consumers with the opportunity to receive regular apple deliveries from August to October in the Madison area, Platteville, Viroqua, or Belmont. This subscription service not only ensures access to fresh and flavorful apples but also fosters a deeper connection between consumers and their food source. Customers laud Blue Roof Orchard for its exceptional apple quality, varied taste profiles, and dedication to organic farming practices.

Blue Roof Orchard's unwavering dedication to producing top-tier organic apples has earned them praise from satisfied customers who appreciate the farm's commitment to flavor and sustainability. With a focus on offering a wide array of apple varieties that are not commonly found in stores or traditional orchards, Blue Roof Orchard stands out as a beacon of innovation and excellence in the organic farming industry. As the farm continues to expand its reach and enhance its offerings, Blue Roof Orchard remains steadfast in its mission to provide customers with unique, delicious, and organically grown apples that reflect the care and passion of the McGuire family.

Looking ahead, Blue Roof Orchard aims to further strengthen its position in the market by continuing to prioritize quality, diversity, and sustainability in its apple production. With a customer-centric approach and a strong emphasis on community engagement, the farm is poised to attract a growing base of discerning consumers who value locally sourced, organic produce. By staying true to their values and commitment to excellence, Blue Roof Orchard is set to carve a lasting legacy in the organic apple farming landscape.

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Traceability

An increasingly important factor in global supply chains, traceability assesses the manufacturer's capability to track products and materials from origin to delivery. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® explores this through the lens of tiered supplier verification, culminating in end-to-end traceability with real-time monitoring and complete transparency.

Digitized Products

The digital landscape has transformed B2B interactions. This facet assesses the extent to which manufacturers have digitized their product offerings. The spectrum ranges from manufacturers without any online product catalog to those boasting advanced B2B e-commerce platforms, providing clients with order customization, real-time tracking, and an integrated view of the supply chain.

Preferred Materials

This aspect gauges the extent to which manufacturers incorporate sustainable, circular, and regenerative materials in their supply chain. It assesses whether companies merely use standard materials or whether they actively prioritize sustainable and preferred materials in their product range, even going so far as to offer digital verification of material certificates.

Facility Verification and Services

This dimension evaluates the openness and commitment of manufacturers regarding their facility's conditions and services. It covers a spectrum, from providing no facility details at all to showcasing comprehensive third-party audits, ensuring transparency in worker welfare and showcasing a clear commitment to maintaining top-tier facility services.

Readiness to Contract

Before entering a partnership, it's pivotal to understand a manufacturer's business legitimacy. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® checks for the presence and verification of essential documents, ranging from basic business licenses to comprehensive documentation, client testimonials, and even third-party attestations that verify a manufacturer's reliability and readiness to contract.

Blue Roof Orchard

United States

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How our Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark® Works?

By CommonShare

The Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark is a comprehensive framework designed to evaluate and rate manufacturers based on their commitment to sustainability, digital integration, readiness for contracting, material sourcing, and facility standards. It provides a clear, standardized metric for assessing manufacturers in a B2B environment, helping businesses make informed decisions aligned with their sustainability objectives. The benchmark covers crucial areas like end-to-end traceability, the digital verification of supply tiers, utilization of preferred materials, and verified social audits for facilities. By incorporating both depth and granularity across its criteria, the benchmark not only promotes transparency but also encourages continuous improvement in responsible manufacturing practices.