Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - FruitSmart

By CommonShare

FruitSmart, Inc. is a leading player in the fruit juice processing industry, specializing in the production of a wide range of juice concentrates, essences, and NFC (Not From Concentrate) juices. With a state-of-the-art processing facility in Washington, the company stands out for its commitment to quality and innovation in cold-pressed juice production. FruitSmart's core products include apple, pear, peach, cherry, plum, and various berry concentrates, offering a diverse range of options for food and beverage manufacturers.

Known for its expertise in formulating SmartBlends – proprietary blends of juice concentrates with natural flavors – FruitSmart has carved a niche for itself in the market by offering cost-effective solutions that match the color and flavor profiles of specific fruits and vegetables. The company's dedication to converting ideas into reality sets it apart from competitors, allowing it to develop unique products like apple chips, milk chocolate apple bark, and blueberry cheesecake.

FruitSmart's success can be attributed to its strong market presence and focus on customer-centric solutions. By catering to a wide range of industries, including food, beverage, and cosmetic applications, the company has built a loyal customer base that values its high-quality products and innovative approach. With a strategic emphasis on continuous improvement and product development, FruitSmart is poised to maintain its position as a key player in the fruit processing industry and expand its offerings to new markets in the future.

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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.

FruitSmart

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.