Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Phils Farm

By CommonShare

Phils Farm LLC is a certified organic vegetable farm located in Bowdoinham, Maine, founded by Phil Cuddeback. With a focus on improving soil health as the foundation of their operations, the farm cultivates a wide variety of nutritious and flavorful vegetables on 5 acres each season. Phil's Farm stands out in the industry for their commitment to environmentally-friendly practices, sparing use of pesticides, avoidance of disposable plastic mulch, and minimal plastic packaging. This dedication to sustainability extends to their partnerships with Portland Whole Foods and Daybreak Grower's Alliance, where customers can access their high-quality produce.

Driven by a passion for agriculture, Phil Cuddeback's journey began in Maine during his college years at Bowdoin, where he was inspired by the local food community and alarmed by the realities of industrialized farming. Through his experiences on farms across the United States and abroad, Phil continues to deepen his understanding of agriculture while striving for continuous learning and innovation. His love for pigs is reflected in the farm's logo, symbolizing his dedication to nurturing new life and working in harmony with nature.

As Phils Farm LLC continues to grow, their mission remains rooted in producing food in harmony with the natural world, ensuring that customers can taste the difference in their products. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, soil health, and environmental consciousness, the farm is poised to make a lasting impact in the organic farming industry. Looking ahead, Phils Farm LLC is committed to expanding their market presence, reaching more customers who value nutritious, environmentally-friendly produce grown with care and dedication.

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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.

Phils Farm

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.