Results for Consumers
Consumer news round-up CCB 90
December 04, 2006 Although research shows ethical food spending could hit £2bn this year, another report suggests supermarkets must make it easier for people to shop ethically. Meanwhile Levi Strauss launches its 100% organic jeans and Sainsbury's halts stock of endangered fish. Read more >
Marketing news round-up CCB 90
December 04, 2006 Wal-mart has been criticised for their 'wishlist' Christmas advertising, while Tesco stores will be promoting responsible drinking over the festive season and an ICC revision will mean ethical claims must be backed up with evidence. Read more >
Obesity news round-up CCB 90
December 04, 2006 Food producers collaborate for school nutrition guidelines, Walt Disney to get strict on food endorsement and taskforces act to curb 'junk' advertising for children. Read more >
Letter from America
September 28, 2006 In Letter from America, The Corporate Citizenship Company's Michelle Dow asks whether Coca-Cola, Wal-Mart and BP can counter recent negative publicity with their CSR initiatives. Read more >
BITC sets the standard for principled money-making
September 25, 2006 Mallen Baker of Business in the Community talks us through BITC's new Marketplace Principles framework, explaining how they help businesses get back onto the front foot in some of the ongoing CSR debates. Read more >
Consumers news briefs – June/July
July 20, 2006 Sales of Fairtrade products soar, WWF alleges that the advertising industry is fuelling unsustainable patterns of consumption and the Co-operative Group secures top spot as most trusted company in the UK. Read more >
Consumer health news briefs – June/July
July 20, 2006 As the European Union votes to regulate the health claims that food manufacturers print on packaging, Unilever announces a new global labelling programme to help consumers make healthy choices. Read more >
Sustainable consumption: nearing the tipping point?
July 19, 2006 The Sustainable Consumption Roundtable's report sets out simple steps and actions that remind individuals they can and do make a difference. Read more >
UK doctors call for alcohol advertising curbs
July 19, 2006 In the wake of official statistics showing a doubling of death-related alcohol in ten years, doctors call for curbs on advertising alcohol and price rises. Read more >