Certified Operator (Certification Applicant) | Suzanne's Specialties Inc. |
Place, Country | New Brunswick, United States |
Contact | www.suzannes-specialties.com |
Certified Products | invert syrup, sugar cane | |||||
Certification Programme | Fair for Life - Social & Fair Trade Certification |
Performance Rating |
Chapter | Content of the Fair For Life - Social & Fair Trade Programme | Maximum | Rating | |||||
1 | Core Principles and Values | 6 | 6 | |||||
2 | Commitment to and Management of Fair Trade Policy | 0 | 0 | |||||
3 | Respect of Human Rights and Decent Working Conditions | 230 | 183 | |||||
4 | Respect of the Environment | 91 | 73 | |||||
5 | Local Development and Community Relations | 8 | 8 | |||||
6 | Trading and Supply chain relations | 12 | 10 | |||||
7 | Empowerment | 0 | 0 | |||||
8 | Traceability, Transparency and Respect of the Consumer | 30 | 28 | |||||
9 | Managing Certification and Performance | 17 | 16 | |||||
Total Score Performance Rating | 324 | |||||||
Certification for fair trade and responsible supply chains |
Impact, special achievements & commitments | Organic sweeteners and all natural, alternative sweeteners have been our "specialty" since 1984. Suzanne's Specialties' vegan sweeteners, gluten-free sweeteners and non-GMO sweeteners are made from only the highest quality USDA organic or all-natural ingredients. We have a long-standing relationship with our suppliers. We are committed to a continuing relationship with our suppliers based on transparency, responsibility and trust. We aim to provide our customers with safe sustainable quality food ingredients that have been made with fair labor practices. Our employees are our greatest asset at Suzanne’s Specialties. Suzanne's offers employees benefits that are not required by law (0 % interest loans). Employees receive an annual holiday gift of at least 1 weeks' pay, free access to a gym and personal trainer, and an annual Employee Appreciation Day. In addition, company provides a monthly lunch for employees during their monthly production and safety meeting. | |||||||
Reached percentage of the applicable Total Norm Points for the overall performance |
Percentage | 88 % | |||||||
Date of Certification |
First | 28.03.2017 | |||||||
Last Update | 22.08.2023 | |||||||