Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Fellenz Family Farm

By CommonShare

Fellenz Family Farm, located in Phelps, NY, is a Certified Organic farm nestled in the picturesque Finger Lakes region. Since 2005, the farm has been dedicated to offering a diverse range of organic vegetables, herbs, unique apple varieties, and stone fruits. With a mission to nourish both the soil and the community, Fellenz Family Farm provides a deeper connection to where food comes from, allowing customers to experience crops harvested at their peak. In 2020, the farm successfully transitioned an additional 30 acres to Certified Organic, showcasing a commitment to sustainable and organic farming practices.

Known for their organic produce, Fellenz Family Farm has established a strong presence in the local market through Farmers Markets in Geneva and Canandaigua, as well as partnerships with CSAs in Canandaigua, Geneva, and Brighton. The farm's expansion over the years has allowed for the growth of their farm stand, offering bulk quantities of tomatoes and storage crops to meet the needs of their expanding customer base. With a focus on organic growth for an organic farm, Fellenz Family Farm continues to innovate and provide high-quality, Certified Organic products to their loyal customer base.

Driven by a passion for organic farming, Fellenz Family Farm has continuously evolved since its inception. Their commitment to nourishing the community and the environment is reflected in their values and mission. As the farm looks towards the future, their strategic direction includes further expansion and continued focus on sustainable practices to provide fresh, organic produce to a growing customer base. With a leadership approach centered on organic growth and community engagement, Fellenz Family Farm remains a trusted source for Certified Organic fruits and vegetables in the Finger Lakes region.

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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.

Fellenz Family Farm

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.