October 2017, 121 pages, EUR 1995, Green Cleaning Products Gaining Popularity. The European market for green home care products is showing healthy growth. Increasing distribution and rising consumer awareness of the health & environmental impacts of cleaning products are the main drivers of market growth. Germany has the fastest growing market in Europe, with […]
Sustainable Food Market Facing Fraud Risks
The growing market for sustainable & premium foods is bringing risks of food fraud. Ecovia Intelligence believes the way forward is greater transparency in supply chains, with new technologies and global alliances playing an important role. The recent beef scandal in Brazil highlighted the economic impacts of food fraud. The trade ban is estimated to […]
Sustainable Sourcing: Recent Developments and Outlook
One of the most difficult issues associated with sustainable sourcing is whether companies should adopt third party standards or develop in-house schemes. Recent developments suggest the pendulum is swinging towards in-house sustainable sourcing schemes. Green & Black’s, the iconic ethical chocolate brand, has launched a new Velvet Edition bar this month in the UK. It […]
#1204-60 The UK Market for Natural & Organic Personal Care Products
August 2017, 60 pages, EUR 599, Growth Outlook Affected by Brexit. Although healthy growth is continuing in the UK market for natural & organic personal care products, the future growth outlook is not so rosy. The political and economic uncertainty is affecting the retail environment and product purchases. Consumer demand for natural and […]
The True Value of Sustainable Foods
A growing body of evidence shows the disparity between the price we pay for foods and the costs of production & consumption. Market prices do not reflect the environmental, social and health impacts of food products. Sustainable foods have lower such impacts than conventional ones. A recent true accounting study by EY (formerly Ernst & Young) […]