Candy Mountain LLC is a renowned producer of New York Grown & Certified, sustainably farmed pure maple syrup located in Thurman, New York. With a strong commitment to environmental responsibility, the company is USDA Certified Organic starting from their 2024 season. Candy Mountain Maple Farm stands out for its dedication to producing high-quality maple products while ensuring the health of the forest "sugarbush" for future generations.
Their core product, pure Maple Syrup, is not only delicious but also ethically produced in a diverse forest ecosystem using environmentally friendly sap collection techniques. Candy Mountain's proprietors, Mike and Ingrid Richter, bring over 80 years of professional environmental experience to the company, ensuring that their product is responsibly farmed. Additionally, Candy Mountain is known for being STEM student-friendly, offering educational opportunities for families to learn firsthand how maple syrup is made from tree to table.
Candy Mountain LLC has made significant strides in the industry, becoming a proud member of the New York State Maple Producers Assoc. and Thurman Community Assoc. Their dedication to quality, sustainability, and education has garnered them a loyal customer base and a strong market presence. Looking ahead, Candy Mountain aims to continue their mission of producing top-quality maple products while expanding their reach and impact in the market, solidifying their position as a leader in the maple syrup industry.
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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.
How our Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark® Works?
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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.
