- Ethical business
- Environment & ethics
Top ethical supermarkets revealed
Unicorn, Riverford and Suma among the brands named as most ethical supermarkets in a list designed to prompt change among the multiples.
By Nina Pullman - 23rd April 2019
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- Eating & drinking
Why I gave up London for a life of 4am starts
Jo Limb worked as a lawyer in London before relocating to Devon to run a Riverford franchise with her husband and a life built around family, food and outdoor living.
By Jo Limb - 8th April 2019
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- Ethical business
Ellis: Responsible capitalism takes off
Ellis on whether a system that prioritises self-gain and profit can ever be responsible.
By Ellis - 22nd March 2019
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- Ethical business
- Guy Singh-Watson
Watch: What is responsible capitalism?
Last week Riverford founder Guy Singh-Watson was presented with an award for responsible capitalism. But is this concept even possible?
By Guy Singh-Watson - 19th March 2019
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- Ethical business
- Guy Singh-Watson
Responsible capitalism: a manifesto
Last month, I was presented with the 18th Award for Responsible Capitalism, given annually by publishing group First.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 18th March 2019
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- Ethical business
- News from the farm
Can capitalism be responsible?
Some 20 years ago, when I was campaigning against GM seeds, a wise aunt advised me not to ‘demonise my foe’. Her words were in my ears last week as I was presented with the 18th Award for Responsible…
By Guy Singh-Watson - 13th March 2019
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- Ethical business
Fairtrade puts cocoa in the spotlight
Ethical trade label is raising awareness of cocoa farmers living on 75p a day as part of a two-week campaign including ice cream giveaways and retail pledges.
By Nina Pullman - 25th February 2019
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- Ethical business
- Renewable energy
Riverford and Ecotricity call for greener capitalism
Green entrepreneurs call for capitalism to be used as force for good with the environment and people at the heart of any business decision
By Nina Pullman - 12th February 2019
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- Employee ownership
- Ethical business
Becoming a co-owner was a profound relief
As we progress along our journey to be noble pioneers, I hope that society can progress around us to deepen and extend democracy into the private sector, fully embracing different models of ownership…
By Joe Atkins - 7th February 2019
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Veg Hacks: Radish pickle
Learn how to pickle radishes in this week's Veg Hack with chef James Evans.
By James Evans - 3rd July 2020
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- News from the farm
Making measurement count
As previously, transport is our biggest sin, and the final delivery to the door is the most carbon costly – so we are converting over 70 per cent of our vans to electric by 2023.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 1st July 2020
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Mass virtual lobby calls for ‘green recovery’
Singer Ellie Goulding has helped amplify people attempting to host 'virtual cuppas' with their MP to quiz them on support for green post-Covid plans as part of mass online lobby.
By Nina Pullman - 30th June 2020
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Nature connection in the kitchen
I found beauty in the soft leaves of the celery, intrigue in the antennae of the kohlrabi, pleasure in the veins of the Cavolo Nero, which mirrored maps of the courses of rivers, writes Lucy Jones.
By Lucy Jones - 29th June 2020
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Five recipes to celebrate the Veg New Year
Each season brings its excitement and pleasures in the kitchen; spring starts with scarcity, then follows with abundance and variety, and what we call the 'Veg New Year'.
By Kirsty Hale - 29th June 2020
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- Farming
- Local sourcing
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Fibres of the future
Covid-19 has sent wool prices plummeting and the sheep industry into crisis – but a fledgling movement that connects farmers with local weavers offers hope.
By Hugh Thomas - 29th June 2020
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