Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Crown Maple

By CommonShare

Crown Maple, LLC is a leading producer of premium maple products, setting a new standard in the industry with its estate-produced, select quality maple syrup. Established in 2010, the company operates from an 800-acre organic maple farm located in New York's Hudson Valley. Crown Maple's core products include 100% pure maple syrup, known for its organic, sustainable nature and rich in antioxidants like manganese and zinc. The company's unique value proposition lies in its commitment to pairing the best nature has to offer with artisan craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technology, resulting in a distinctive selection of maple products that cater to health-conscious consumers.

With a focus on health and sustainability, Crown Maple has carved a niche for itself in the market, positioning itself as a top player in the maple syrup industry. The company's emphasis on offering a low glycemic product with higher nutritional value than traditional sweeteners has garnered it a loyal customer base. Crown Maple's notable achievements include its corporate gift program, offering distinctive and memorable gifts for various occasions. The company's target markets include health-conscious individuals, gourmet chefs, and corporate clients seeking unique gifting options.

Driven by a mission to provide the best nature has to offer, Crown Maple is guided by a set of values that prioritize organic production, sustainability, and innovation. The company's geographic presence extends to Europe through its partnership with American Heritage, based in Germany. Under the leadership approach of its founders, Crown Maple continues to expand its reach and offerings, exemplifying the benefits of pure maple syrup through culinary creativity and health-conscious choices. As the company looks towards the future, its strategic direction focuses on further growth, innovation, and continued commitment to offering premium maple products to a discerning market.

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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.

Crown Maple

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.