All product information and quantities you list on site always reflect your latest changes and all active, updated or canceled orders. Product specials appear on the front page of the website and are clearly marked as specials in all product lists. All suppliers must supply their certification details when they register. In addition, they must provide place of origin and certification details for each product they list on the site. When distributors buy products via OrganicTrader and transfer them to their product listings, place of origin and certification details for these products remain fixed.
Suppliers list detailed product information, as well as delivery, shipping and payment preferences.
Buyers search the database to generate a list of suppliers with key products they wish to buy or to locate specific products. Searches can be limited to a specific geographic range so buyers can find organic products as close to home as possible. Once buyers find a supplier for the products they need, they fill out and submit an order form. If the supplier accepts the order, an automated notification system helps guide the order through the shipment and payment process. Notification is by e-mail, alerts on the website, or both.