Accreditation: Is it really worth it?
Many 21st century consumers want to know whether manufacturers and retailers are dealing ethically. Checking for an organic or fair…
Organic and fair trade accreditation
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UK: Sainsbury’s predicts fairtrade boost
Sainsbury’s has predicted that its fairtrade sales will grow by 145% to GBP130m (US$255m) in 2007. The supermarket group, which has…
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UK: Fairtrade and ethical spending on the up
Consumer spending on fairtrade products has risen by 63% over the past two-years, with one-in-five shoppers buying fairtrade goods in…
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EU: Ministers agree organic labelling law in principal
The European Union (EU) Council of Ministers yesterday (19 December) made significant progress on approving an EU-wide system for labelling…
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UK: Stores failing to capitalise on fairtrade opportunity
UK retailers are failing to meet the growing demand for fairtrade products, the findings of a new survey by Fruit…
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French consumers driven by price, shun organics
They may enjoy a reputation for fine dining and gourmet tastes, but French consumers are increasingly looking at price tags…
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Organic boom underlines contradiction in food market
While food companies are being constantly blamed for rising levels of obesity and bad diet, the organic boom is evidence…
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Are organics really a win-win investment?
In a slow growth industry where innovation is paramount, mainstream food producers are increasingly drawn to the lucrative organic sector.…
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Can Fairtrade make a difference?
Fairtrade labelling is an increasingly common sight on western supermarket shelves. Consumers with a conscience are seeking out products which…