Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - First Choice Ingredients

By CommonShare

First Choice Ingredients, a renowned manufacturer of concentrated dairy flavors, has solidified its position as a market leader in the industry. Utilizing natural fermentation and reaction technologies, the company offers a wide range of high-quality dairy concentrates under the brand name Your Dairy Concentrate Authority®. With a recent acquisition by Royal DSM, First Choice Ingredients is poised for even greater growth and expansion. The collaboration with DSM brings forth a wealth of benefits, including access to a global customer base, cutting-edge bioscience tools, and a vast library of dairy enzymes and cultures.

Known for its innovative products and commitment to quality, First Choice Ingredients has set itself apart with its unique Toasted Cheese Concentrates, offering toasted nuances without the labor of toasting. The company's dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction has earned it a strong reputation in the market. With a focus on delivering exceptional flavors and solutions, First Choice Ingredients caters to a diverse range of industries and customers worldwide. The company's mission revolves around creating superior dairy flavors through sustainable practices and technological advancements.

With a rich history of success and a forward-thinking approach, First Choice Ingredients continues to expand its geographic presence and market reach. The company's leadership team drives innovation and growth, ensuring that First Choice Ingredients remains at the forefront of the industry. As the company looks towards the future, its strategic direction is clear - to continue providing top-notch dairy concentrates, exploring new opportunities for growth, and solidifying its position as a key player in the global 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.

First Choice Ingredients

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.