Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Norwich Meadows Farm

By CommonShare

Norwich Meadows Farm, LLC is an organic and regenerative farm based in upstate New York, dedicated to providing fresh, nutritious produce to its customers. For over twenty years, the farm has been a fixture at farmers' markets in the region, including the renowned Union Square Farmers Market and various New York City Greenmarkets. Norwich Meadows Farm prides itself on its growing practices, participating in the New York Food for New York Families program to ensure access to affordable, healthy food in underserved areas. The farm's involvement in creating the Two Bridges Youth Market in Chinatown/Lower East Side exemplifies its commitment to community partnerships and food accessibility.

Specializing in organic produce, Norwich Meadows Farm offers a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables to its loyal customer base. The farm's strong presence at farmers' markets showcases its dedication to connecting directly with consumers and providing them with high-quality, locally grown products. Through partnerships with local food networks and collaborations with community leaders, Norwich Meadows Farm has established itself as a trusted source of sustainable agriculture in the region. Notable achievements include its role in creating the Two Bridges Youth Market and its ongoing commitment to supporting underserved communities.

Founded on principles of organic farming and community engagement, Norwich Meadows Farm remains steadfast in its mission to provide fresh, organic produce to customers while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. With a focus on serving diverse markets and engaging with customers at farmers' markets, the farm continues to expand its geographic presence and reach. Led by a team dedicated to upholding the farm's values of sustainability and community support, Norwich Meadows Farm looks towards the future with a strategic focus on innovation, growth, and continued commitment to serving its customers and community.

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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.

Norwich Meadows Farm

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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.