Ethical Consumption

6 articles

A bountiful display of fresh, organic produce on a rustic table, symbolizing sustainable food and beverage branding.
Brands

How Sustainable Branding Practices in Food & Beverage Drive Consumer Loyalty

New legal provisions in Canada now impose significant penalties for food and beverage brands making misleading environmental claims, signaling a global shift towards stricter oversight.

Daniel Moretti·June 30, 2026
Diverse shoppers carefully reading food labels in a grocery store, emphasizing informed and ethical purchasing decisions.
Brands

How to Identify Ethical Sustainable Food Brands

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

Daniel Moretti·June 20, 2026
A lush, sustainable farm field adjacent to an eco-friendly food processing facility, symbolizing the future of responsible food production.
Brands

Top 7 Sustainable Food & Beverage Brands Making Waves in 2026

Despite 70% of consumers valuing sustainability, a recent study found that 60% of 'eco-friendly' claims on food labels lack third-party verification, leaving shoppers navigating a minefield of greenwa

Daniel Moretti·June 7, 2026
A supermarket aisle with food products, some appearing sustainable but with subtle hints of greenwashing and deception.
Brands

Navigating Greenwashing in Sustainable Food Claims

Nearly four in 10 packaged foods in Sydney supermarkets boast sustainability claims.

Daniel Moretti·May 15, 2026
A hand gently holds a ripe, red tomato with water droplets, symbolizing fresh produce from a sustainable farm.
Brands

What Are Sustainable Food Certifications and Why Do They Matter?

Despite aiming for sustainability, the SCS Sustainably Grown certification does not include unannounced farm visits, raising questions about its oversight.

Daniel Moretti·April 19, 2026
An empty dinner plate contrasts with a sprawling landfill filled with discarded food, symbolizing the global food waste crisis and its profound ethical implications for humanity and the environment.
Food

The Empty Plate: Why Our Food Waste Crisis Is an Ethical Failure

The ethical dilemma of food waste is one of the most pressing, yet overlooked, crises of our time, demanding a fundamental overhaul of our consumption habits and the vast, intricate supply chains that feed us. Around one-fifth of all food available worldwide is wasted, representing a profound breakdown in our relationship with what sustains us.

Isabella Cortez·March 31, 2026