Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Full Bloom Market Garden dba Happy Valley Organics

By CommonShare

Full Bloom Market Garden LLC, operating as Happy Valley Organics, is a leading provider of wholesale organic produce and herbs in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. Certified organic by Baystate Organic Certifiers under the USDA Organic Program, the company prides itself on offering fresh, locally grown products that can be found in popular stores such as Whole Foods, Big Y, Stop & Shop, Shaw's, and Roche Bros, as well as various outlets along the East Coast. With a focus on sustainability, Happy Valley Organics is invested in renewable energy, boasting impressive PV installations that have produced significant amounts of clean, renewable energy over the years.

Happy Valley Organics specializes in a wide range of products, including potted herbs, packaged basil, cut herbs, lettuces, cooking greens, and peppers, all delivered fresh daily during the summer growing season. What sets the company apart is its commitment to renewable energy and its partnership with Northeast Solar to build innovative solar systems that power its greenhouses efficiently. Notable achievements include the production of over 1,200 megawatt hours of clean energy from its first PV installation and an additional 3,000 mwh from a ground-mounted system.

Founded on the mission of providing high-quality, organic products while promoting sustainability, Happy Valley Organics has quickly established itself as a trusted supplier in the organic produce market. The company's geographic presence extends throughout New England and beyond, catering to a diverse customer base that values organic, locally sourced goods. With a forward-thinking leadership approach and a dedication to environmental stewardship, Happy Valley Organics looks towards the future with a continued focus on sustainability and innovation in the organic farming 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.

Full Bloom Market Garden dba Happy Valley Organics

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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.