Suanfarma USA has opened a new facility in Utah, and has achieved USDA Organic and Fair For Life (FFL) certifications for both the Utah facility and a previously-constructed facility in New Jersey. With the second location added, the company will be able to more efficiently cover market demand, it reports. FFL certification endorses dedication to social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and ethical supply chain practices.
 
The new facility has 165,000 square feet of storage, and 30,000 square feet of refrigerated storage, and all systems necessary to uphold the quality of FFL and organic certified ingredients.
 
“We are proudly increasing our organic, Fair For Life ingredients line, including ashwagandha extract, banaba leaf extract, organic cinnamon powder, melissa [lemon balm] extract, tart cherry powder, organic turmeric powder, organic ginger powder, and many others,” said Tammy Walton, business development manager for Suanfarma USA. “We believe fair trade should apply to the entire supply chain. This requires ensuring everyone involved in the process is fairly treated, and that environmental considerations are paramount. Ultimately, this ensures Suanfarma USA can offer a great range of trusted organic ingredients. A transparent and ethical supply chain is vital to all stakeholders, and we are excited to continue making a positive and lasting impact on society and the world we share.”
 
Suanfarma USA’s reports that its primary supplier provides support to its farmers, by providing cultivation materials and ensuring the dispatch of harvested produce after primary processing on the farm. Itsfield officers regularly visit the farms to supervise and provide technical and financial assistance as needed. It also upcycles solid herbal waste into vermicompost for use as manure by neighboring farms and gardens. The effluent water is then treated and used for gardening purposes. There are multiple dust collectors in all area operations to minimize pollution and enhance safety for their workers.
 
Beyond its full range of organic/FFL ingredients, Suanfarma USA also supplies a branded line of wellness and beauty from within ingredients, including Metabolaid, Move!Plx, RelaxPlx, Nutroxsun, Zeropollution, and Eternalyoung.