Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Riverdog Farm

By CommonShare

Riverdog Farm, located in Guinda, CA, has been a pioneer in organic farming since 1993. With a sprawling 350-acre certified organic farm, Riverdog Farm is renowned for its diverse range of products including vegetables, fruits, nuts, pasture-raised chickens, and pigs. Nestled in the picturesque Capay Valley, the farm benefits from rich creek-bottom soil, intense summer heat, and winter frost, resulting in exceptionally flavorful produce. Riverdog Farm caters to a wide range of customers through various channels such as farmers' markets in Berkeley and Sacramento, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, and wholesale partnerships with local grocery stores, food co-ops, restaurants, and prepared food vendors.

Riverdog Farm's commitment to sustainable farming practices and ethical treatment of the land and its workers sets it apart in the industry. The farm's dedication to quality and freshness has earned it a loyal customer base and a strong market presence. Notable achievements include being FARM Certified Organic and consistently delivering fresh, ethically grown produce to its customers. Riverdog Farm's mission revolves around caring for the land and its community while providing nutritious and delicious food. The farm's leadership approach emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a deep respect for nature.

As Riverdog Farm continues to expand its reach and offerings, the future outlook remains promising. The farm's strategic direction focuses on enhancing sustainability, increasing community engagement, and expanding its product range to meet the evolving needs of its customers. With a strong foundation built on organic principles and a commitment to excellence, Riverdog Farm is poised to continue its legacy of providing high-quality, locally grown produce for years to come.

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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.

Riverdog 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.