Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - RAHAL FRUITS AND FLAVORS

By CommonShare

Rahal Fruits and Flavors, Inc. stands as a renowned leader in the global fruit and vegetable industry, with a steadfast commitment to providing top-quality concentrates and purees to food and beverage manufacturers worldwide. With over 60 years of experience spanning four generations, Rahal Fruits and Flavors has solidified its reputation for excellence and integrity in every transaction. Their extensive range of products includes organic and conventional NFC fruit and vegetable juices, concentrates, purees, citrus and non-citrus options, sweeteners, and natural colors, sourced from top growers globally.

Setting themselves apart with unparalleled customer service and a dedication to exceeding expectations, Rahal Fruits and Flavors ensures that each customer receives superior products and guidance on imports and exports. Their team of experts offers logistical coordination and support to guarantee that food and drink manufacturers obtain the highest quality materials at competitive prices. Notable for their vast array of offerings, including apple, apricot, blueberry, mango, and many more, Rahal Fruits and Flavors continuously strives to deliver premium products to meet the diverse needs of their discerning clientele.

With a rich history dating back to Michael Rahal in 1963, Rahal Fruits and Flavors has evolved into the largest independent importer and broker of fruit juices, concentrates, purees, and natural colors and sugars in the United States. Their mission revolves around serving as not just suppliers but also partners to their customers, working collaboratively to achieve shared goals. With satellite offices strategically located in Qingdao China, Buenos Aires Argentina, Murcia Spain, and Salvador Brazil, Rahal Fruits and Flavors maintains a global perspective to stay abreast of industry trends and products. Looking ahead, the company remains focused on providing innovative solutions and superior products to continue serving the evolving needs of the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

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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.

RAHAL FRUITS AND FLAVORS

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.