Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - SOGA Organic

By CommonShare

SOGA Organic (Pty) Ltd is a pioneering company in the South African citrus industry, renowned for being the first and only certified organic citrus juice producer in the country. Established in 2012, SOGA Organic has solidified its position as a leader in the market, offering a range of 100% organic frozen citrus juices that are grown, produced, and packaged in the picturesque Sundays River Valley. This niche company prides itself on its commitment to environmental awareness, ethical business practices, and promoting health through its organic products.

SOGA Organic's core products include frozen organic orange juice and naartjie juice, catering to both the international wholesale market and the local retail market. The company's unique value proposition lies in its dedication to providing customers with high-quality, preservative-free citrus juices that are not only delicious but also safe for those with allergies or sensitivities. With a mission to supply the market with exceptional organic products, SOGA Organic has garnered praise from customers for its fantastic taste, health benefits, and convenience.

Over the years, SOGA Organic has continuously innovated and expanded its product line to meet the evolving needs of consumers. The company's strategic approach focuses on sourcing certified organic citrus from its four SOGA Growers, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of quality and sustainability. With a growing geographic presence and a commitment to promoting proudly South African products, SOGA Organic is well-positioned to continue its success in the industry. As the company looks towards the future, it remains dedicated to delivering the best organic juices on the market and further expanding its customer base both locally and internationally.

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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.

SOGA Organic

South Africa

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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.