Fair Trade

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Top 5 Sustainable and Ethical Food Brands Making a Difference

Despite 70% of 'eco-friendly' food claims lacking verifiable certification, a small but growing number of sustainable food brands are proving that food production can actively heal the planet and empo

Daniel Moretti·July 20, 2026
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Top 9 Best Sustainable and Ethical Food Brands

Despite 70% of consumers preferring sustainable products, only 15% confidently identify genuinely ethical food brands, according to the NielsenIQ 2023 Consumer Report .

Daniel Moretti·June 17, 2026
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Top Sustainable Coffee Brands Brewing a Better Future

Despite 68% of coffee drinkers stating a willingness to pay more for ethically sourced beans, only 12% can confidently define 'Fair Trade' certification without prompting, according to a 2023 survey b

Daniel Moretti·May 19, 2026
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Fair Trade Certifications: Challenges and Realities

Currently, only a few percent of the fair-trade premium paid by consumers directly reaches the individual farmer, according to Maastricht University.

Daniel Moretti·May 7, 2026
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Top Sustainable & Ethical Food Brands You Need to Know

Only a fraction of the thousands of food brands on the market, like ButcherBox and Alter Eco, undergo the rigorous independent certification required to prove their ethical and sustainable claims.

Daniel Moretti·April 14, 2026
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What Are Sustainable Food Certifications and Why Do They Matter?

In India, food safety regulators are standardizing annual labeling changes with a one-year transition period starting January 2026.

Daniel Moretti·April 11, 2026