Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - FRESKBANA

By CommonShare

FRESKBANA S.A. is a renowned banana company that focuses on delivering fresh, high-quality bananas to customers worldwide. Established in Ecuador in 2016, Freskbana has quickly risen to become one of the leading independent exporters of bananas in the country, with a strong presence across five continents. What sets Freskbana apart is not just the superior quality of its products, but also the exceptional service it provides. Customers can expect a worry-free experience, as Freskbana prides itself on delivering more than just bananas - they deliver a full-service experience.

With over 120,000 boxes exported weekly and 2,500 hectares in production, Freskbana has made a significant mark in the industry. The company stands out for its commitment to quality, as evidenced by its team of 60 quality experts and its presence in 22 export markets. By combining global logistics capabilities, extensive experience, and a team of experts, Freskbana adds value to businesses by offering tailor-made products and smart logistics services. Their key differentiators include worldwide delivery, a focus on quality, and building strong partnerships with customers.

Freskbana's mission is to provide premium quality bananas to international markets, coming from production zones in Guayas and Los Ríos provinces in Ecuador. With their main office strategically located in Guayaquil near the principal ports, Freskbana is well-equipped to meet the demands of their global customers. The company's leadership approach emphasizes vision and value, ensuring that they continuously innovate and provide top-notch service to their customers. Moving forward, Freskbana aims to continue expanding its market reach and solidifying its position as a key player in the banana 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.

FRESKBANA

Ecuador

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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.