"Ethically sourced" has become one of the most overused and least defined claims in the natural ingredients industry. Every company uses it. Almost no one defines what they mean by it. And procurement managers — under pressure to validate supply chain claims — often don't know what questions to ask.
What We Mean When We Say Ethical
At BioSource Trading, ethical sourcing means: verified farm-level traceability, fair pricing (above commodity benchmarks), long-term purchasing commitments to farming partners, worker welfare audits, and environmental compliance checks. We document all of these. We share the documentation. We welcome audits.
