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BriarPatch Food Co-op

Our Hours: Grass Valley 7-10 Auburn 7-9
Auburn
(530) 65-FRESH
Grass Valley
(530) 272-5333
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Auburn
(530) 65-FRESH
Grass Valley
(530) 272-5333

New Suppliers Application – Resale/Retail/COGS

Business Contact Information

Mailing Address(Required)
Mailing Address is Same as Billing Address(Required)
Billing Address
Ordering Contact Name(Required)
Billing Contact Name

Product Information

Are you a seafood vendor?(Required)

Seafood Vendor & Product Information

Traceability & Origin

Is full traceability available?(Required)
Can you provide documentation tracing products from source to delivery?(Required)

Harvesting / Farming Details

Is the product:(Required)
Catch method (wild):(Required)
Catch method (farmed):(Required)

Sustainability & Seafood Watch® Compliance

Are you a Seafood Watch Partner?(Required)
What is the Seafood Watch® rating for this product?(Required)
Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, Max. file size: 50 MB.
PDF and JPG file formats accepted

Third-Party Certifications

Does your product have any of the following certifications? (select all that apply)(Required)
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Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 6.

    Social Responsibility

    Do you have a documented labor policy?(Required)
    Check each to verify that your supply chain is free from:(Required)
    Are your operations audited for labor practices?(Required)

    Supplier Practices

    Do you prioritize sourcing regions with strong environmental regulations?(Required)
    Have you ever been flagged for sustainability or compliance violations?(Required)

    Operational & Compliance

    Do you update product sustainability ratings as they change?(Required)
    Are you willing to participate in annual supplier reviews/audits?(Required)

    Your Product Information

    (You can also attach a detailed list, including product ingredients.)

    Certifications Held

    Certifications
    Certifications

    Other Information

    Are your products labeled in accordance with State and Federal regulations?

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    Are your products labeled in accordance with State and Federal regulations?(Required)
    Do you have liability insurance coverage?(Required)
    What BriarPatch location you are applying for placement in?(Required)
    Are you an ECRS Gateway Supplier?(Required)
    Are you interested in enabling electronic purchase orders & invoicing?
    Are you willing to receive payment via ACH?(Required)
    What is your invoicing process?(Required)
    (If not via Gateway. Check all that apply.)
    Email File Type(s)
    Hard copy type
    What is your ordering process?(Required)
    (If not via Gateway. Check all that apply.)
    Do you publish regular price list updates?(Required)
    Select frequency
    Format
    Please describe.

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    BriarPatch is dedicated to building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive group of product offerings in our stores. Feel free to tell us if your company is:
    We love to share vendor stories with your permission. Would you like BriarPatch to promote your business as DEI-owned?

    Required Documents

    We require a current insurance certificate with at least $1,000,000 in general liability coverage naming BriarPatch Cooperative of Nevada County, Inc. as additional insured. Download a blank W-9 form here.

    COI must be named as follows:
    BriarPatch Cooperative of Nevada County, Inc.
    290 Sierra College Dr.
    Grass Valley, CA 95945
    Max. file size: 50 MB.
    Max. file size: 50 MB.
    Max. file size: 50 MB.
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    Join for the perks, stay for the purpose.

    Why become a co-op owner? Sure, there are benefits, like Owner and Volunteer Discounts, Voting Rights, eReceipts & Text Alerts and don't forget the New Owner Goodies! — but, you’ll also find purpose here by belonging to a cooperative business committed to doing good things.

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