Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Brewster Heights Packing and Orchards

    By CommonShare

    Brewster Heights Packing and Orchards LP is a renowned player in the agricultural industry, specializing in the cultivation and packaging of high-quality apples, cherries, and pears. With a rich legacy dating back to its establishment by Dan Gamble in 1885, the company has evolved into a leading provider of fresh produce in the northwestern United States. Brewster Heights stands out for its commitment to quality and freshness, setting itself apart as a trusted grower with a century-long tradition of excellence.

    The company's core products include a wide variety of apples, cherries, and pears, all renowned for their exceptional taste and freshness. Brewster Heights has solidified its position in the market as a top apple grower and the largest supplier of cherries worldwide. Noteworthy achievements include pioneering innovative growing techniques and setting new standards in late-season cherries, all while maintaining a strong focus on customer service and workplace safety. With a 100% family-owned and managed structure, Brewster Heights prides itself on its integrity, respect for the land, and dedication to sustainable farming practices.

    Driven by a mission to deliver the freshest produce to consumers, Brewster Heights operates strategically located orchards at the base of Washington state's Cascade Range. Under the leadership of the Gebbers family, the company has continuously expanded its geographic presence and market reach. As the agricultural landscape evolves, Brewster Heights remains committed to upholding its values of creativity, integrity, and innovation. Looking ahead, the company is poised to continue its legacy of excellence, catering to a diverse customer base and ensuring a prosperous future for generations 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.
    Brewster Heights Packing and Orchards
    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.