Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Trouw

By CommonShare

Trouw B.V. is a renowned company specializing in the processing of gluten-free ingredients, offering both conventional and certified organic products. With a history dating back to 1702, Trouw has evolved into a leading independent supplier of gluten-free products in Europe. The company prides itself on being the most specialized processing plant of buckwheat products on the continent, catering to a global customer base with a wide range of gluten-free processed food ingredients.

Trouw's core products include single flours, baking mixtures, various flakes, and other gluten-free commodities like pulses, grains, and seeds. The company's commitment to quality and safety is evident through its certification for the FSSC 22000, ensuring the supply of safe and trusted products. Trouw's dedication to innovation is reflected in its product development efforts, focusing on high protein, reduced sugar, vegan, high fiber, and reduced salt options, all while maintaining a delicious taste.

With a modern industrial mill and a strong emphasis on gluten-free processing, Trouw continues to expand its presence in the market, attracting customers who value allergy-friendly and nutritious food solutions. The company's strategic approach includes close collaborations with customers to develop new products, emphasizing healthy alternatives and inventive packaging solutions. Trouw's mission is rooted in providing top-quality, innovative gluten-free products to meet the evolving needs of consumers, solidifying its position as a trusted leader in the 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.

Trouw

Netherlands

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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.