Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Premium Iowa Pork

By CommonShare

Premium Iowa Pork LLC is a family-owned company that has been producing antibiotic-free pork since 1916, under the brand names Premium Iowa Pork® and Premium Minnesota Pork®. With a dedicated team of over 400 members, the company is committed to harvesting, processing, and packing the best pork on the market. Their primary focus is on providing high-quality, natural pork products to consumers who value knowing where their food comes from.

Known for being a leader in quality pork production, Premium Iowa Pork LLC sets itself apart by producing antibiotic-free pork, a rarity in the industry with only 3% of pork in the United States meeting this standard. Their products are prepared, processed, and packaged to the strictest standards at their facilities in Hospers, Iowa, and Luverne, Minnesota. The company takes pride in their exceptional standards, unmatched quality, and commitment to providing customers with clean feed and a clear conscience.

Premium Iowa Pork LLC has achieved notable success by consistently delivering transparently produced pork products to grocery stores and private labels since 2005. Their focus on transparency and quality has resonated with consumers who are increasingly conscious of what they feed their families. With a strong presence in the Midwest, the company targets customers who prioritize natural, responsibly produced pork products. Moving forward, Premium Iowa Pork LLC aims to continue growing to meet the increasing demand for their products while maintaining their commitment to quality and sustainability.

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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.

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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.