Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Sidehill Farm

    By CommonShare

    Sidehill Farm is a renowned dairy company known for its commitment to producing fresh, delicious, certified organic yogurt from the milk of grass-fed cows. As a small family-owned creamery, Sidehill Farm takes pride in sourcing milk from local family farms that share their values of ethical and sustainable farming practices. The company's core product, Sidehill Farm Yogurt, is made with just two ingredients - high-protein milk from grass-fed cows and a blend of probiotic cultures, resulting in a rich and flavorful yogurt that stands out in the market.

    With a strong emphasis on happy cows and the importance of pasture in their yogurt production process, Sidehill Farm has carved out a unique position in the industry. Their dedication to supporting local dairy farmers, promoting soil health, and providing customers with top-quality organic yogurt sets them apart from competitors. Notable achievements include their transition in 2020 to sourcing milk from multiple small family farms, further expanding their impact on the community and creating a more sustainable dairy ecosystem.

    Sidehill Farm's target market consists of health-conscious consumers who value organic and grass-fed products. Their commitment to transparency, quality, and ethical sourcing resonates with customers who prioritize sustainability and supporting local agriculture. The company's mission revolves around creating a healthy farming community and delivering exceptional yogurt to loyal customers. With a strong geographic presence in the local dairy market, Sidehill Farm continues to uphold their values while exploring new opportunities for growth and innovation in the future.

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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.
    Sidehill 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.