Downturn set to put ethical trade to the test
The UK's Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) marked its tenth birthday last week with a major conference in London. A multi-stakeholder…
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UK: M&S puts biofuel plans on hold
UK retail chain Marks and Spencer has put attempts to use more biofuels, originally part of its GBP200m (US$346.9m) Plan A eco-scheme,…
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UK: “Ethical shopping” to withstand crunch, says IGD
The credit crunch will not reverse the rise of “ethical shopping”, the chief executive of retail analysts IGD said today…
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UK: Sainsbury’s promotes “ethical” credentials
UK supermarket group Sainsbury’s has launched an advertising campaign aimed at promoting its ethical credentials. The 'Our values make us…
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Ethical consumerism moves into the mainstream
The launch of fairtrade products by mainstream multinational food companies has been dismissed by some as the cynical exploitation of…
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Market trends drive new product agenda
New product development can be undertaken for a host of reasons but capitalising on major market trends, such as organic,…
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UK: Young adults reluctant to buy ethical products says Datamonitor
Young adults are reluctant to spend money on ethical products and are more motivated by branding than the rest of…
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UK: Cadbury Schweppes buys Green & Black’s
UK confectionery and soft drinks group Cadbury Schweppes has bought organic chocolate brand Green & Black's. The takeover of Green…