Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Royal Farms/ Sundale Vineyards

By CommonShare

Royal Farms/Sundale Vineyards is a renowned establishment dedicated to bringing quality to the table through their exceptional vineyard operations. Established in 1995 as Sundale Vineyards, the Kinosian Family Farm has evolved into a leader in the grape industry, specializing in the cultivation of the newest grape varieties. With an estimated harvest of 4 million boxes per season, Sundale Vineyards has solidified its position as a key player in the market.

Sundale Vineyards' core products include a variety of table grapes and wine grapes, with a strong focus on quality and sustainability. The company's commitment to excellence is evident in their state-of-the-art cold storage facilities, boasting a total of 158,000 sq. ft to ensure the freshness of their grapes. Notable achievements include the establishment of Sundale Sales in 2006, the marketing arm for the Kinosian family's table grapes, and the implementation of solar energy in 2009 to completely power their cold storage facilities.

With a mission to deliver top-notch products to domestic and export markets, Sundale Vineyards has a strong geographic presence in Tulare, CA. Under the leadership of President Sean Stockton and a dedicated sales team, including Brady Johnston, Christy Salazar, Brent Young, and Jake Bower, the company continues to expand its reach and uphold its values of quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Moving forward, Sundale Vineyards is poised for continued growth and success in the grape industry, solidifying their position as a trusted provider of premium grapes.

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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.

Royal Farms/ Sundale Vineyards

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.