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Coca-Cola owns an astonishing 200 brands and is sold in over 200 countries and territories. This is the definition of ‘global reach’, considering the UN only recognises 193 states. This single company has a higher annual income than half of the world’s countries. Is this massive revenue earned through ethical means? Is it being reinvested in the…

Is Ben & Jerry’s as woke as its marketing campaigns might lead us to believe?  Here we look at the ethical issues surrounding the ice cream brand and its parent company Unilever.

Starbucks is probably the most well-known coffee shop in the world. It owns over 32,000 stores in 80 countries, and its iconic logo and misspelt names on paper cups are a global phenomenon.  But who is paying the price for its huge success? 

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. 

In July 2020, a group of Kenyan tea plantation workers filed a complaint with the UN against Unilever, stating that the company violated international human rights standards by failing employees who were attacked after ethnic violence broke out following an election in 2007. In this article, we ask whether Unilever is still failing to respect its…

From vegan brands owned by meat conglomerates to herbal tea companies owned by private equity firms with links to fossil fuels – we highlight ethical brands with some of the least ethical owners.

Find an eco friendly electric and hob kettle. We look at the ethical and environmental record of nearly 40 brands of kettles. Most people in the UK drink a lot of hot drinks at home. But how best to boil the water for your tea or coffee, and which kettle is the most sustainable? 

Finding an ethical and sustainable coffee shop. We rank the ethical and environmental record of 14 coffee shop chains. We look at big names like Costa and Starbucks to see if they are worthy of your custom. And if you are able to choose where you go, which is best?

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.

The negative impacts of our complex food systems on people, animals and the environment are now well understood. What we eat and where we buy our food from can have a huge impact on everything from animal welfare to climate change. Discover more about a vegan and low carbon diets in our food and drink news, features and shopping guides.