Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Garden to Table Distribution dba Garden to Table Food

By CommonShare

Garden to Table Distribution LLC, operating under the brand name Garden to Table Food, is a pioneering company focused on providing true aquaponic organic produce in East Texas. With a commitment to freshness and sustainability, Garden to Table Food harvests their vegetables within 24 hours of an order, ensuring the highest quality for their customers. Located on a small farm in Flint, Texas, the company's mission is to serve the local community with locally grown, USDA Certified Organic vegetables and microgreens that are "Better than Organic".

Utilizing a unique approach to farming, Garden to Table Food combines aquaculture and hydroponics in their decoupled aquaponic system, resulting in nutrient-dense vegetables that are free from common industry bacteria. Their custom-designed double stacked water beds allow for maximum efficiency and flexibility, enabling the farm to produce over 3000 plants per week. Unlike conventional methods that use manure-based fertilizers, Garden to Table Food employs a custom digestion process to ensure their produce remains free from exposure to manure, setting them apart in the industry.

With a focus on providing superior quality and taste, Garden to Table Food has positioned itself as a leader in the local organic produce market. Their dedication to sustainable farming practices and hands-on approach to plant care has garnered them a loyal customer base seeking fresh, flavorful, and long-lasting vegetables. As the company continues to grow and innovate, their future outlook remains focused on expanding their reach within the local community while maintaining their commitment to providing the highest quality organic produce available.

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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.

Garden to Table Distribution dba Garden to Table Food

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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.