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
In the spotlight: Wrigley wins FDA plaudits amid caffeine scrutiny
16 May 2013
At first it appeared the villain of the piece with the launch of its Alert Energy Caffeine Gum, which prompted an FDA review of caffeine in foods. However, Wrigley was subsequently praised by the regulator for showing "leadership" when it halted production. So far, however, no other food companies have shown that level of support for the FDA's move. Ben Cooper reports.
Sustainability Watch - International Finance Corporation's third-party lending
7 May 2013
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the division of the World Bank that lends to private corporations, is expanding its profile in the agribusiness sector. In the second part of this Sustainability Watch, Ben Cooper examines IFC lending through third parties.
Sustainability Watch - International Finance Corporation
30 April 2013
In this two-part Sustainability Watch, Ben Cooper looks at the lending activities of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the division of the World Bank that lends to private corporations, which is rapidly expanding its activities in the agribusiness sector.
Consuming issues - Cocoa's certification challenge
3 April 2013
Sustainability Watch - Andy McCormick, Hershey
3 April 2013
GLOBAL: Horsemeat "dodged bullet" for food industry
26 March 2013
Sustainability Watch - Private equity
28 February 2013
In the spotlight: Australian Dietary Guidelines target added sugar
27 February 2013
Consuming issues: Let them eat horse
26 February 2013
Consuming Issues - Childhood obesity: The Obamas' legacy?
21 January 2013
In the spotlight: Report ignites food waste debate
18 January 2013
The just-food review of 2012: industry makes progress on CSR
18 December 2012
Sustainability Watch - Narrowing the Atlantic divide
26 November 2012
Consuming issues: Industry should engage on nutrient taxes
8 November 2012
Nutrient taxes: the debate
31 October 2012
Nutrient taxes: European moves on nutrient taxes fuel debate
31 October 2012
Nutrient taxes: Canada and the US
31 October 2012
Consuming issues - UK food makers unbowed on FOP labelling
24 October 2012
UK: Government opts for hybrid front-of-pack labelling
24 October 2012
US: Business imperative drives sustainability agenda
5 October 2012
US: GMA, FMI foster industry-wide dialogue on sustainability
5 October 2012
