One of the most difficult issues associated with sustainable sourcing is whether companies should adopt third party standards or develop in-house schemes. Recent developments suggest the pendulum is swinging towards in-house sustainable sourcing schemes. Green & Black’s, the iconic ethical chocolate brand, has launched a new Velvet Edition bar this month in the UK. It […]

A growing body of evidence shows the disparity between the price we pay for foods and the costs of production & consumption. Market prices do not reflect the environmental, social and health impacts of food products. Sustainable foods have lower such impacts than conventional ones. A recent true accounting study by EY (formerly Ernst & Young) […]

Natural & organic personal care product sales are growing at a healthy rate, with the market share of natural & organic products approaching 10 percent in the US. Two major trends are occurring: increased segmentation and labels. Segmentation is occurring whereby natural & organic brands are targeting specific consumer segments. Dedicated ranges for baby care, […]

With some uncertainty about sustainability in the year ahead, Ecovia Intelligence (Organic Monitor)  is giving its predictions for sustainable foods in 2017… Organic foods – global sales of organic foods are expected to continue the positive trajectory, with most growth envisaged in North America and Northern Europe. Organic food sales in the US and Canada […]

Anti-pollution skincare is a major trend in the beauty industry, with a raft of new ingredients and finished products introduced in the last 18 months. Ecovia Intelligence (formerly Organic Monitor) sees good opportunities for natural & organic cosmetic brands in this emerging category. A recent report by the World Health Organization says that 92% of the […]