Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Bobalu

By CommonShare

Bobalu Berries, LLC is a renowned Grower, Packer, Shipper, and Processor of premium strawberries, with a rich history dating back to 1958. Founded by the visionary grandparents, Bob and Lupe, the company has embraced a tradition of producing the highest quality, sustainable, and innovative berry products. Today, Bobalu Berries stands as a Family Grown, Farmer Owned enterprise, with a dedicated team of third-generation associates and a management team boasting over 250 collective years of experience in strawberry growing and packing. Their commitment to sustainable farming practices is evident in their day-to-day operations, where hand-picked berries are packed on-site, ensuring freshness and quality.

Bobalu Berries prides itself on its year-round availability of premium berries, catering to a diverse customer base with a passion for high-quality produce. The company's sustainable practices and dedication to excellence have positioned them as a leader in the industry, with a strong market presence and a reputation for delivering top-notch products. With a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, Bobalu Berries strives to uphold the values instilled by its founders while adapting to the evolving needs of the market.

As Bobalu Berries continues to grow and expand its reach, the company remains committed to its mission of providing premium berries while maintaining a sustainable approach to farming. Their "Family Grown, Farmer Owned" slogan encapsulates their dedication to preserving the legacy of their founders and delivering exceptional products to their valued customers. With a focus on sustainable farming practices and a hands-on leadership approach, Bobalu Berries is well-positioned for future success in the competitive berry industry, promising continued growth and innovation in the years to come.

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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.

Bobalu

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.