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about safety or quality. This creates a culture
of accountability and ensures that everyone is
committed to maintaining high standards. "
Everly said the emphasis on quality and
safety also fosters a sense of pride and purpose
among employees, as they know they are
producing a high-quality product that meets
rigorous standards.
MAKE THINGS HAPPEN
Eddings thinks that company culture is crucial
to the success of any organization, emphasizing
the importance of embracing a playful and
persistent approach in everything it does, from
sourcing ingredients to training employees.
" Collaboration is a key aspect of our culture,
and we strive to 'make things happen' by providing
support and resources to our employees, " he
said. " We also prioritize community involvement,
whether it's through initiatives, fundraisers or
supporting local events. "
What's more, from a production standpoint,
adding a new product line takes collaboration,
Everly said.
" It takes our team. But most importantly, it
is our processes that allow us to take an idea,
vet it out, validate it, produce it on benchtops,
trial it on the production floor, and design the
packaging. It all goes through a very rigorous
commercialization process, where we are stopping
and checking the product throughout each step in
the process, " she said. " This process enables us to
go to market quickly with a product that is going
to be successful. But it comes with a wonderful
team behind it, working collaboratively with R&D,
production, marketing and sales. "
Eddings added that Alden's Organic's
employees believe in thinking beyond
themselves and collaborating to make a
difference in the world.
" We actively participate in community
initiatives and events, such as sponsoring local
sports teams and hosting giveaways, " he said.
" Overall, our approach is to be real, vulnerable
and committed to doing the right thing. "
Alden's Organic is dedicated to
stewardship and community involvement
in several ways, particularly when it comes
to promoting conservation and reducing its
environmental footprint.
" We participate in state activities related to
environmental conservation and improvement,
and we are involved in tree planting initiatives in
our community and county, " Simmons said. " We
also organize a 25,000 scoop ice cream giveaway
on National Ice Cream Day in July, distributing ice
cream through social media and our employees.
Additionally, we communicate our environmental
footprint and take steps to manage wastewater,
promote recycling and reduce water usage. We
believe in social and environmental responsibility,
both individually and as a company. "
In Alden's Organic's 2024 strategic plan, the
company added a fifth pillar of sustainability,
which highlights its commitment to building
actionable plans and making a difference in
operations, Eddings said.
" Our future focus will continue to be on
reducing our carbon footprint, increasing
sustainability in our processes and collaborating
closely with farmers on regenerative organics
within their supply chain, " he said. " We aim to
continue innovating our product line and staying
at the forefront of technology while ensuring
that our employees remain an integral part of
the process. "
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We strive
to be at the
forefront,
embracing
cutting-edge
advancements
while avoiding the
risks associated
with new
technologies...
Our focus is
on embracing
innovation
responsibly. "
Eric Eddings,
chief executive officer
http://www.DAIRYPROCESSING.COM
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