Food and Drink

Baked Beans

Choosing ethical and eco-friendly baked beans can contribute to a more sustainable diet. 

In this guide, we evaluate 13 baked bean brands, highlighting our Best Buy recommendations and those brands to avoid.

Bananas

In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 22 banana brands.

We also look at Fairtrade, pesticides, shine a spotlight on the ethics of Fyffes and give our recommended buys.

Beans and pulses

Find the most ethical and environmentally friendly beans and pulses. This shopping guide rates 18 brands of dried and cooked beans and pulses, and looks at recommended brands and brands to avoid.

Biscuits

Ethical and environmental rankings for 50 brands of biscuits.

We look at vegan biscuits, including those made by non-vegan companies. We also look at palm oil, issues around sugar and cocoa, plastic packaging, and give our recommended buys.

Bread

In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 25 brands of bread. 

We also look at the Real Bread Campaign, packaging, shine a light on the ethics of Biona and our recommended best buys. 

Butter & Spreads

Find ethical butters, vegan butter and margarine, and organic butter. 

This guide reviews 51 butter, margarine and spreads brands, including dairy-free butter and margarine. 

Cereal

Finding ethical and eco friendly breakfast cereals: ratings for 38 breakfast cereal brands, with recommended buys and what to avoid.

We rate the major brands like Kellogg's and Nestlé, as well as smaller eco friendly brands, look at what cereals are vegan, how to avoid high sugar cereals, palm oil and what packaging is used. Plus how to make your own cheap but tasty breakfast cereals.

Coconut Oil

In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 20 coconut oil brands.

We also look at Fairtrade and organic, shine a spotlight on the ethics of Clearspring and give our recommended buys.

Coffee Shops

Finding an ethical and eco-friendly coffee shop. We rank the ethical and environmental record of 15 coffee shop chains.

We also look at plant milk surcharges, tax dodging, Fairtrade coffee, disposable cups, shine a spotlight on the ethics of Costa and give our recommended buys.

Easter Eggs

In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 39 Easter egg brands.

We also look at cocoa sourcing, cocoa farmers, animal rights, packaging, palm oil and shine a spotlight on the ethics of Nestlé and give our recommended buys.

Eggs

Finding ethical and environmental eggs and vegan egg alternatives. Ratings for 36 brands of eggs and egg alternatives on welfare, climate and other sustainability issues. 

Is it ethical to eat eggs? We investigate the differences between cage, barn, free range, organic and biodynamic eggs. 

Ethical Beer & Lager

In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 70 beer and lager brands.

We look at vegan beers, sustainable brewing, compare the small brewers and the multinationals, how to choose a lower impact beer and give our recommended buys.

Ethical Cat Food

Finding ethical and eco friendly cat food. Ethical and sustainability ratings for 29 brands of cat food, with recommended buys and what to avoid.

In this guide we look at what goes into cat food and rate the major cat food brands like Sheba and Whiskers, along with Nestle who owns Purina and Lily's Kitchen, plus smaller eco friendly brands, some of which are vegetarian and vegan.

Ethical Chocolate

This guide will help you find ethical, sustainable, and fair-trade chocolate for your budget. 

We rate and rank 84 brands of chocolate bars and chocolate snacks, with our unique Best Buy advice, recommended brands and brands to avoid. 

Ethical Coffee & Coffee Beans

Our guide will help you find an ethical and environmentally friendly coffee brand. 

We rank the ethics of 45 brands of ground coffee, coffee beans and instant coffee, give our unique Best Buy recommendations and suggest which brands to avoid. 

Ethical Dog Food

Finding ethical and eco friendly dog food: ratings for 32 brands with recommended brands and what to avoid.

We rate the major dog food brands and also smaller eco friendly brands, and also look at vegan dog food, organic options, and the plight of animals that become dog food. We also shine a spotlight on the ethics of Nestlé which owns Lily's Kitchen, Winalot and Purina.

Ethical Food Supermarkets

Find ethical eco supermarkets, with ratings for 15 brands of alternatives to traditional supermarkets.

These ethical food shops sell a wide range of vegan, vegetarian, organic and fairtrade food, along with household items, toiletries and more. We rate and review them on ethical issues like packaging, palm oil, workers' rights and animal welfare. We give Best Buys and Recommended brands to choose.

Ethical milk brands

Is there such a thing as ethical and sustainable dairy milk? 

In this guide we investigate, score, and rank 32 dairy milk brands on ethical and environmental issues and ask if there is any ethical milk.

Ethical Supermarkets

Which is the most ethical UK supermarket?
In this guide, we rate the ethical and environmental records of 12 supermarkets, and give our Best Buy advice, recommended brands, and companies to avoid.

Ethical Valentine's Day Chocolate

Ethical, sustainable and fair trade chocolate is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. We rate 84 brands of chocolate, recommend brands and highlight ones to avoid. We help you avoid chocolate associated with child labour or palm oil so your gift is as ethical as possible.

Ethical Vitamins and supplements

Finding ethical vitamins and supplements. Ethical and environmental ratings for 23 brands, with recommended buys and brands to avoid.

In this guide we explore the issues around vitamins, minerals and supplements and compare the major brand names with smaller companies to find the most ethical. 

Fast Food Chains

Are there any ethical and environmental fast food chains? 

In this guide we investigate and rate the policies and practices of 10 fast food chains in the UK. Some of these are international brands like McDonald's. 

Fruit Juice

In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 43 fruit juice brands.

We also look at its environmental impact, sugar content, organic and Fairtrade brands, packaging, shine a spotlight on the ethics of Princes and give our recommended buys.

Herbal Teas

Finding an ethical and eco-friendly herb and fruit tea. Ranking the environmental and ethical record of 30 brands of herbal and fruit teas and rooibos tea.

We also look at plastic in teabags, loose teas, shine a light on the ethics of Pukka Tea and Teapigs and give our recommended buys.

Honey

In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 28 honey brands.

We also look at organic vs local, shine a spotlight on the ethics of Wainwright (previously called Tropical Forest) and give our recommended buys.

Olive Oil

In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 32 olive oil brands.

We also look at the environmental issues of intensive production, shine a spotlight on the ethics of Zaytoun and give our recommended buys.

Rapeseed, Sunflower & Vegetable Oil

In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 31 cooking oil brands.

We also look at GM, neonicotinoids, shine a spotlight on the ethics of Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) and give our recommended buys.

Restaurant Chains

In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 42 restaurant chains.

We also look at tax avoidance, sustainable sourcing, shine a spotlight on the ethics of J.D. Wetherspoons and give our recommended buys.

Rice

In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 22 rice brands.

We also look at its climate impact, use of GM, shine a spotlight on the ethics of Just Trading Scotland and give our recommended buys.

Soft Drinks

In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 49 soft drink brands.

We also look at vegan soft drinks and sugar alternatives, shine a spotlight on the ethics of Calyx and give our recommended buys.

Tea

Finding an ethical and eco-friendly sustainable tea. We rank and rate 45 tea brands on their ethical and environmental record.

How to the mainstream tea brands like PG Tips, Tetly, Twinings and Yorkshire compare with smaller ethical brands? We look at their policies, prices and supply chains to see who makes ethical tea. 

Vegan and Meat Alternative Foods

In this guide, we look at a range of meat alternatives, including veggie burgers, sausages, mince and more. 

We provide ethical & environmental rankings of 36 meat alternative brands, including tofu, plus Best Buy advice, recommended brands and companies to avoid. 

Vegan and plant milks

All plant milks have lower emissions and land use than dairy milk, but are some more ethical and environmentally friendly than others?
This guide includes ethical & environmental rankings for 20 vegan plant milk brands, including organic and powdered plant milk.  

Vegan cheese

Is vegan cheese better for the environment and more ethical? We rate and review 17 vegan cheese brands, with recommended brands and which brands to avoid.

In this guide to ethical vegan cheese we take a look at the ethics of cheese companies from major international dairy brands, to small artisan independent producers.