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…
Many 21st century consumers want to know whether manufacturers and retailers are dealing ethically. Checking for an organic or fair trade logo is often a first step. But do the costs of accreditation reap sufficient benefits for small producers, or would their money be better spent on talking directly to consumers? Bernice Hurst comments.
Many 21st century consumers want to know whether manufacturers and retailers are dealing ethically. Checking for an organic or fair…
Sainsbury’s has predicted that its fairtrade sales will grow by 145% to GBP130m (US$255m) in 2007. The supermarket group, which…
Consumer spending on fairtrade products has risen by 63% over the past two-years, with one-in-five shoppers buying fairtrade goods in…
The European Union (EU) Council of Ministers yesterday (19 December) made significant progress on approving an EU-wide system for labelling…
UK retailers are failing to meet the growing demand for fairtrade products, the findings of a new survey by Fruit…
They may enjoy a reputation for fine dining and gourmet tastes, but French consumers are increasingly looking at price tags…
While food companies are being constantly blamed for rising levels of obesity and bad diet, the organic boom is evidence…
In a slow growth industry where innovation is paramount, mainstream food producers are increasingly drawn to the lucrative organic sector.…
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