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In this opinion piece, Juan Andres Santelices, representative of Paccari Chocolate in the UK, makes the argument that Fairtrade has become a sticking plaster for an unjust and colonial chocolate industry.
Juan has over 30 years’ experience working in ethical, fair and sustainable trade with micro and small farmers organisations, in south and…
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In this guest article Elina and Mira, two workers who migrated to the UK on seasonal visas, describe their experiences harvesting produce on three UK farms.
Some of the fresh products they harvested were destined for supermarkets like Tesco, Asda and M&S.
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We explore the ethics of Oatly plant milk, including its ownership, legal campaigns and what led to calls to boycott Oatly.
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The Rainforest Alliance’s green frog logo appears on everything from Kit-Kats to PG Tips.
So what does it mean for the environment and workers’ rights?
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Our research reveals that many vegan brands are owned by companies that are deeply involved in the meat and dairy industries. Purchasing vegan and dairy-free cheese, milks and yoghurt can therefore fund those who profit from animal exploitation, meaning that some consumers may want to avoid these brands.
To help you find out more, we've delved into…
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In October 2021, US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice won a £7billion auction to acquire Morrisons supermarket.
The buyout has come under fire for likely tax avoidance. So what could the buyout mean for the supermarket chain’s ethics?
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Intensive olive harvesting has killed millions of migratory birds.
In this article, we explain how the industry has been causing bird deaths, and ask whether countries and companies have taken adequate action to address the problem.
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Leonie Nimmo from GM Freeze outlines what precision breeding is, how it relates to genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and what you can do about it if you're concerned about GMOs.
The article also sets out how you can protect your right to know about GMOs in the food chain and environment.
And it highlights the new briefing by GM Freeze on…
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Almost everything we buy is made from or packaged in plastic.
In this article we delve into the problems with plastic, discuss which companies are the biggest plastic polluters and look at what you can do to tackle plastic waste.
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Almost all chocolate companies sell vegan bars now. But are all vegan chocolates equally ethical?
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Our guide to mince pies ranks 18 brands, from the biggest names in the market to supermarket own-brands and independent brands.
Organic? Palm oil free? Vegan? There's plenty for an ethical consumer to consider when choosing which mince pies to buy.
This guide explores the ethics of various companies and examines what each brand offers in…
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The way that we produce and consume food is having drastic impacts on our biodiversity and climate. So what is organic food and can it help address these problems?
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As the brand opens restaurants across the UK, we outline the reasons why workers in the US are calling for a boycott.
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The decision by some UK supermarkets to ration fresh produce has gained a lot of attention. But discussion about the rights of workers who pick this produce, in Spain and Morocco, is long overdue.
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Supermarkets have a poor reputation when it comes to ethics, but many of us rely on them in our busy day-to-day lives.
We look at how to find the most ethical options in a supermarket, which supermarkets are best when it comes to vegan and plastic-free options, and how to shop ethically on a budget.
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Fruit and vegetable farms in Spain are routinely breaking eight out of nine basic workers’ rights. Abuses include refusal of legal wages, forced labour, sexual assault and intimidation.
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The agricultural sector in southern Spain has long been implicated in workers’ rights abuses. Organic fruit and vegetable producer Biosabor has been singled out by workers as one of the most prolific offenders.
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What does ‘fair trade’ mean in the food industry?
We take a look at the world’s leading fair trade label, alternative fair trade standards, and a selection of brands that sell fair trade food.
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Food production accounts for over a third of all greenhouse gas emissions globally.
In this article, we look at where the emissions come from, highlight the biggest culprits and ask what consumers can do to make change.
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Across the food industry, workers face a chronic lack of rights. Tea plantation workers in India are denied liveable wages. Strawberry pickers in Spain are subjected to harassment and assault.
In this article, we outline key problems in the agricultural industry. We look at their causes and what consumers can do to help.