Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Loos Cacao

By CommonShare

Loos Cacao B.V. is a renowned specialist in cocoa processing, known for delivering high-quality products to its customers. With a strong focus on cacao processing and the production of premixes, the company prides itself on the expertise of its skilled employees who meticulously craft recipes to ensure the creation of a consistent and homogeneous product. Loos Cacao B.V. offers a wide range of services, specializing in the processing of cocoa powders with varying fat contents, as well as cocoa mass and butter. This dedication to quality has earned the company a loyal customer base, including some of the most reputable European cocoa manufacturers.

Founded in 1993, Loos Cacao B.V. has a rich history that dates back even further, showcasing a legacy of excellence in the cocoa industry. As a true family business, the company is led by a dedicated team including Margret Veld-Loos, Dennis Veld, and Hans Houter, who continue to uphold the company's values of discretion, innovation, and customer-centricity. Operating from two locations in Berkhout and De Goorn, the company has established itself as a key player in the Dutch and international cocoa markets. With a commitment to providing exceptional service and top-notch products, Loos Cacao B.V. remains a trusted partner for cocoa industry professionals worldwide.

Moving forward, Loos Cacao B.V. remains focused on expanding its market reach and enhancing its product offerings to meet the evolving needs of its customers. By staying true to its core values of quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, the company is poised for continued success in the competitive cocoa processing industry. With a strong leadership team at the helm and a dedication to excellence, Loos Cacao B.V. is well-positioned to maintain its status as a leading provider of premium cacao products for years to come.

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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.

Loos Cacao

Netherlands

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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.