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Retailers and manufacturers have been developing their ranges, expanding their activities and communicating about their work as ethical and social sustainability becomes a new competitive frontier.

The results of our research suggest that any company that confines its sustainability programme purely to the environment is in danger of falling behind. Leaders in the field are balancing the three dimensions of sustainability: economic, environmental, and social. Find out how companies are differentiating themselves on ethical and social issues through our factsheets, articles and case studies. See the latest additions below.

You can also see a sample of publicly available documents on ethical & social issues that are of relevance to the food and grocery supply chain with our new Report Library.
 

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* At a recent event Joanne Denney-Finch, chief executive of IGD, outlined the commercial reasons for focusing on ethical products. *
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* The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is a certification and eco-labelling program for sustainable seafood based on three core principles. *
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* See how Morrisons’ Let’s Grow programme is inspiring children to follow a healthier lifestyle and get them excited about fresh produce. *
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Latest Ethical & Social Issues case studies Latest Ethical & Social Issues case studies Latest Ethical & Social Issues case studies
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From My Farm - Helping to promote local fresh produce New
20 December 2011
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The Co-operative - Plan Bee New
16 August 2011
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Morrisons - Supporting local schools New
12 January 2011
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Latest Ethical & Social Issues articles Latest Ethical & Social Issues articles Latest Ethical & Social Issues articles
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Organic? Healthy? Premium? What values are shoppers prepared to pay for? 15 September 2011
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The rush 07 April 2011
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Ethical values can drive growth for consumer goods companies worldwide 23 June 2010
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Latest Ethical & Social Issues factsheets Latest Ethical & Social Issues factsheets Latest Ethical & Social Issues factsheets
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Local Food Updated
09 November 2011
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Fruit and Vegetable Purchasing 27 April 2010
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Population Trends 26 April 2010
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