Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Purple Sage Farms

By CommonShare

Purple Sage Farms, Inc. is a renowned family-owned and operated organic farm based in Middleton, Idaho, with a steadfast commitment to providing the community with the healthiest, freshest, and most flavorful food. With over 30 years of experience in organic herb and specialty produce cultivation, Purple Sage Farms boasts a diverse range of over 250 crop varieties, including culinary and medicinal herbs, greens, and vegetables. Their artisan products are meticulously crafted at the on-farm commercial kitchen, ensuring high nutrient content and exceptional flavors in every harvest.

As a pioneer in organic farming practices, Purple Sage Farms sets itself apart by adhering to strict organic certification standards since 1989, promoting biodiversity, good soil health, and sustainable pest management. The farm's dedication to environmental sustainability and quality has earned them recognition as an award-winning family farm, advocating for locally and organically grown food systems. Additionally, their involvement in mentoring new farmers, speaking at organic farming conferences, and serving on the board of local farmers markets underscores their commitment to promoting organic agriculture within the community.

Led by the father and son team of Tim and Mike Sommer, Purple Sage Farms embodies a multi-generational legacy of farming expertise and a passion for growing high-quality food. The Sommer family's hands-on approach extends to every aspect of the farm, from marketing and IT support to livestock care and crop cultivation. With a focus on promoting real organic practices through the Real Organic Project certification, Purple Sage Farms continues to innovate and expand its offerings, ensuring a steady supply of fresh, local produce year-round. As they look towards the future, the farm remains dedicated to providing sustainable, flavorful food options while upholding their core values of quality, community, and environmental stewardship.

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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.

Purple Sage Farms

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.