Government bill likely to be put forward this autumn but final body may not be up and running for another two years, admit officials
… watchdog The Ecologist | 3rd August 2010 News Supermarkets Food And Farming supermarkets.jpg The Competition Commission … would quickly bring in a watchdog to prevent supermarkets bullying small suppliers were …
It's high time we had a supermarket ombudsman, but it needs to be proactive and powerful, says Caroline Lucas
… | 8th December 2010 Comment Food And Farming Supermarkets Ombudsman how_to_istock_july.jpg … food. The unacceptable power wielded by big supermarkets poses a serious threat to the … only one seller but many buyers. Yet the big supermarkets also hold monopsonies; many …
Supermarket ombudsman will enforce a new code of practice between retailers and their suppliers
… The Ecologist | 13th January 2010 News Supermarkets Food And Farming Farmers supermarkets.jpg Supermarket ombudsman will … protect suppliers against exploitation from supermarkets. This follows recommendations …
A hypermarket victory in Hackney demonstrates how local groups can help protect community shops...
… Life without supermarkets: community action is the best way … of Government intervention on the monopoly of supermarkets , I've discovered that … to accept often-biased data provided by supermarkets without obtaining second …
No-one enjoys supermarket shopping. But kicking the habit requires conviction, as Laura Laker reveals in the first of a new series...
… Committing to a life without supermarkets Laura Laker | 14th May 2010 Comment Food And Farming Supermarkets Tesco Food Co-ops Farmers … Markets' Organic Local Food Communities supermarketsnew.jpg No-one enjoys supermarket …
To keep prices down, Laura shops around and gives food co-ops a whirl...
… Life without supermarkets: forget posh organic shops; check … community something similar to buying power supermarkets enjoy. They are often run by … from those forced corporate slogans of large supermarkets. We eventually identified a woman …
Laura Laker discovers the joys of farmers' markets, the convenience of vegboxes, and the horror of plans for a nearby Tesco Metro that will threaten her local corner shop
… Life without supermarkets: escaping choice overload Laura … idea whether such things existed outside of supermarkets. I've since learned that shopping … be located here . For recent news articles on supermarkets click here . A spoof video on the …
As UK supermarkets scramble to reduce packaging in the face of growing legislation and consumer demand, Aimee Steen talks exclusively to those tackling the problem at high street stores and asks what role customers have to play
… Investigations waste 2 resized.jpg As UK supermarkets scramble to reduce packaging in … business practices, it’s little wonder that supermarkets and brands alike appear to be … their reduced packaging options, and the supermarkets say they’re working away behind …
Newly elected MP Caroline Lucas said her party was now ready to 'take its rightful place in Parliament' after her landmark victory in yesterday's general election
… Politics And Economics Caroline Lucas Gm Supermarkets Tony Juniper carolinelucas.jpg … the dominance of the supply chain by big supermarkets and supporting measures to …
Are demands for higher prices the future of food campaigning? Pay the Price is a Swedish thinktank demanding more expensive food to cover the hidden costs of production
… More Expensive Food Food Campaigning Supermarkets Transparency pay-the-price.jpg … the final food prize. The group demands that supermarkets are more transparent on the …
How do the Liberal Democrats, Conservatives, Labour and the Green Party measure up on their environmental manifesto pledges? Here's the definitive list...
Election 2010: a manifesto checklist for the environment Tom Levitt | 15th April 2010 News Election 2010 Manifesto Politics And Economics Society election2010logos.jpg Which political party has the …
The Director of ActionAid UK talks to us about ending global poverty, achieving trade justice and making supermarkets accountable
… Society Poverty ActionAid Climate Change Supermarkets Global Trade Make A Difference … poverty, achieving trade justice and making supermarkets accountable What has been your …
The StroudCo food hub allows local producers to sell to customers at better prices, whilst shoppers get a keener deal than they would in the supermarket. Here's how it works
… food hub: wrestling food power away from the supermarkets StroudCo | 5th August 2010 Other …
A campaign to force food manufacturers and retailers to reduce their waste is coupled with an innovative celebration of the rejected food
… (or 'dumpster diving') round the back of supermarkets in their local area. What they … of overstocking and high price mark-ups, supermarkets only need to sell a small … UK fruit and vegetable crops are rejected by supermarkets', as expert Tristram Stuart …
Held at Bristol Harbourside and celebrating its 10th anniversary, Europe's largest organic festival is a feast of food, drink and fabric that doesn't cost the earth
… survived two recessions and the rise of the supermarkets, you can believe him when he says … makes sense' as opposed to big brands and supermarkets. As well as manning the Community …
They're becoming more and more common - wrapped around everything from milk to chickpeas. But just how environmentally friendly are composite cartons compared to the good, old-fashioned tin or jar?
… Green Living Cartons Tetrapaks Packaging Supermarkets tetrapaks.jpg They're becoming … buying chopped tomatoes at Sainsbury’s supermarkets will have noticed a change: this …
In the run up to the British general election, Pat Thomas says the various party manifestos are starved of sound policies on food security and sustainability
None of the main parties seem to have a clue about food Pat Thomas | 21st April 2010 Comment Food And Farming Election 2010 Politics And Economics plate.jpg In the run up to the British general …
Concerned about the state of your food? Here are some ways to tackle the problem at root - from community gardens to animal welfare
How to campaign for better food Zofia Walczak Matilda Lee | 29th June 2010 Activism Food And Farming Local Food Food Miles Gm Pesticides Food Procurement Community Orchards Capital Growth …
Research shows that high street chains using 'dolphin-friendly' claim on tuna tins are misleading customers about damage to other marine wildlife including turtles
… criticised fish labelling across all major supermarkets. It says the multiplicity of …
Simply labelling pig meat products with their country of origin won't change consumer behaviour. Telling people how it was produced just might
Label EU pork: 'offspring of a sow in a crate' Tracy Worcester | 26th January 2010 Comment Food And Farming Animal Welfare Intensive Farming Pig Business pig-in-stall.jpg Simply labelling pig meat …