Widely explored in literature, yet it is unclear which food quality cues consumers find most relevant. The increasing consumers' concern for sustainability aspects in their food buying decisions warrants special attention to environmental-social aspects as food quality indicators. Consequently,...

Non-tariff measures such as food safety standards are used to achieve the non-trade objective of protecting consumers' health and safety. However, they can also be used as a trade protection tool to drive a price wedge between domestic and foreign producers. This study investigates the...

Remote audits enabled international food trade to continue despite the severe COVID-19 pandemic disruptions, but what is their role in the future? Based on case studies and an OECD survey, this report examines the cost, benefits and effectiveness of remote audits. The analysis reveals that key...

Today’s global food production and consumption often stand in sharp contrast to the objectives of sustainable development. Sustainable food products, characterised by higher environmental or ethical standards than conventional equivalents, are therefore an essential mean of addressing this...

Arguments for and against mandatory labels for genetically modified foods tend to be based upon the assertion of public interest. Those who advocate against labels say GM foods are safe and carry significant social benefits, such as increased yields, reduced use of pesticides and enhanced...

Buch zum gleichnamigen Film des Regisseurs Werner Boote. Behandelt wird das Thema "Greenwashing" an Beispielen wie Ökomode und Palmöl: Öko- und Bio-Produkte werden nicht zwangsläufig unter fairen Bedingungen hergestellt, in Extremfällen hat ihre Produktion sogar ökologisch verheerende...