Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Gem-Pack Berries

By CommonShare

Gem-Pack Berries LLC is a renowned grower-focused organization deeply rooted in the heritage of farming. With a primary focus on quality, consistency, and sustainability, Gem-Pack has established itself as a leading provider of fresh, sun-ripened berries year-round. From humble beginnings as small family farms in Southern California, Gem-Pack has expanded its operations to encompass acres of strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries across seven berry growing regions in California, Mexico, and Florida.

Gem-Pack's core products include a wide variety of bright, beautiful, and flavorful berries that are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. The company's dedication to employing progressively sustainable practices sets it apart in the industry, ensuring that customers receive the highest quality berries while also prioritizing environmental stewardship. Gem-Pack's commitment to reliability and consistency in its berry supply chain has earned it a loyal customer base across North America and beyond.

With over 80 seasons of experience in the industry, Gem-Pack has continuously evolved to meet the growing demands of the market. The company's mission is to deliver tasty, sustainable berries while upholding the values of family pride and farmer support. Through its strategic geographic presence in California, Florida, and Mexico, Gem-Pack has positioned itself as a key player in the berry market, offering a wide range of products to meet the diverse needs of its customers. As Gem-Pack continues to innovate and expand its offerings, the company's future outlook remains bright, with a focus on delivering top-quality berries to consumers worldwide.

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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.

Gem-Pack Berries

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.