Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - CORE Botanica

By CommonShare

CORE Botanica LLC, a prominent player in the botanical industry, stands as the leading bulk supplier and manufacturer of mint leaf and echinacea herb products in North America. With a focus on sustainability, the company sources raw materials from local growers in the Pacific Northwest and operates a state-of-the-art facility in Oregon's Lone Pine Valley. Boasting a wide variety of mint and echinacea products, CORE Botanica caters to the tea, food & beverage, and dietary supplement industries, delivering both function and superior taste.

The company's commitment to quality is evident through its certifications, including Rainforest Alliance, Organic, Kosher, and FSSC 22000. With an impressive storage capacity of over 50,000 square feet and sourcing from six different regions, CORE Botanica ensures a steady supply of high-quality ingredients. Founded in 1994, the company has evolved over the years, leveraging its expertise in mint tea production to establish a strong presence in the global market. As part of the MartinBauer family of companies, CORE Botanica continues to uphold its values of integrity, quality, and sustainability.

CORE Botanica's dedication to fostering long-term grower relationships, coupled with its focus on innovation and excellence, has propelled the company to great success. As it looks towards the future, CORE Botanica remains committed to expanding its product offerings, serving a diverse customer base, and maintaining its position as a trusted supplier in the botanical industry. With a strategic approach and a steadfast commitment to quality, CORE Botanica is poised for continued growth and success 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.

CORE Botanica

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.