Ben Cooper
Biography
Ben Cooper is just-food's contributing editor and specialises in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, policy issues and sustainability. He holds MAs from Cambridge University and the University of London, respectively in Social and Political Sciences and Social Policy.
He joined the just-drinks editorial team in 2000 and today works across both just-drinks and just-food, while also writing occasionally for just-style.
In addition to his regular features, Ben has written numerous in-depth management briefings on issues such as alcohol policy, sponsorship, the Fairtrade market, the use of food colourings and environmental issues facing the clothing industry.
He also writes regularly for Ethical Corporation magazine which specialises in the corporate social responsibility field.
He lives in London where he also works as a professional singer.
Articles by Ben Cooper
2012 - CSR spotlight moves to water, supply chains
3 February 2012
Forecasting that sustainability will be a prominent subject in 2012 is hardly the boldest of predictions. But given the complexity and breadth of the sustainability arena, predicting what the hotspots will be during the coming 12 months is an altogether different proposition. There are some racing certainties, however.
Sustainability Watch - Brian Shuttleworth, Heinz
23 January 2012
In the first Sustainability Watch of 2012, Ben Cooper discusses Heinz's sustainability strategy with Brian Shuttleworth, the company's director of operational risk and sustainability, and looks at how Heinz's knack for creating catchy taglines is helping to communicate the sustainability message to consumers.
Focus: UK healthy meals initiative mired in controversy
12 January 2012
In spite of its worthy aim of focusing on improving the diets of at-risk lower-income families, a new UK government healthy meals campaign has attracted criticism from campaigners. Ben Cooper reports.
Focus: Food SCP Round Table joins Ecolabel debate
22 December 2011
2011 in review - Sustainability
22 December 2011
Sustainability Watch – Child labour in cocoa production
14 December 2011
Focus: Nestle takes new tack to curb child labour in cocoa
1 December 2011
In the spotlight: Stevia set for sweet success in Europe
28 November 2011
Sustainability Watch - local sourcing
10 November 2011
Food safety - EU and the E. coli outbreak
31 October 2011
Sustainability Watch - local sourcing
31 October 2011
Food safety - the US Food Safety Modernization Act
31 October 2011
Food safety - the challenge of US reform
31 October 2011
Food safety - improving traceability
31 October 2011
In the spotlight: Industry in driving seat on US ad guidelines
13 October 2011
US: Food makers wrestle back initiative on kids advertising
13 October 2011
Sustainability Watch – Mercedes Tallo, Rainforest Alliance
30 September 2011
just the answer – Kate Carnell, Australian Food and Grocery Council
27 September 2011
Focus: The uncomfortable truth for Australian food suppliers
19 September 2011
Comment: FDA-Fresh Del Monte spat helps no one
9 September 2011
just the answer – Robin Dearden, Arla Foods
29 July 2011
Sustainability Watch – Celeste Clark, Kellogg
27 June 2011
GM cloud hangs over responsible soy scheme
22 June 2011
