Certifications

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Diverse shoppers carefully reading food labels in a grocery store, emphasizing informed and ethical purchasing decisions.

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How to Identify Ethical Sustainable Food Brands

Many consumers assume a 'Certified Humane' label guarantees fair labor practices.

Daniel Moretti·June 20, 2026

Split image contrasting ethical food sourcing with greenwashing, highlighting the importance of genuine sustainability certifications for consumers.

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Sustainable Food Brands: Ethical Sourcing & Certifications

In Australia, nearly four in 10 packaged foods claim sustainability, yet many carry higher emissions than their unlabelled rivals.

Daniel Moretti·June 3, 2026

A split image contrasting a healthy farm with a polluted industrial scene, highlighting the confusion consumers face with food sustainability claims on supermarket shelves.

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Finding True Sustainable Sourcing Certifications for Food

In Australian supermarkets, products in the meat and confectionery categories carrying 'environmental claims' actually had significantly higher emissions than those without any such claims, according

Daniel Moretti·May 12, 2026

Close-up of a farmer's hands holding a small amount of money, symbolizing the limited direct benefit from fair trade premiums.

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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