Ethical Consumer Group Print Guide Updates

Angas Park, Sunbeam, Trident [Dried Fruit & Nuts]

2012-02-01T00:00:00+11:00

Edition: 2012
Page: 13
Company: Manassen Foods
Country: CHN
Rating: Criticisims

Chinese state-owned enterprises now have the Government of China listed as their parent company, which receives criticisms for human rights abuse.

Tilda [Rice]

2012-02-01T00:00:00+11:00

Edition: 2012
Page: 14
Company: Manassen Foods
Country: CHN
Rating: Criticisims

Chinese state-owned enterprises now have the Government of China listed as their parent company, which receives criticisms for human rights abuse.

King Oscar [Canned Fish]

2012-02-01T00:00:00+11:00

2012-02-01T00:00:00+11:00

Edition: 2012
Page: 29
Company: Manassen Foods
Country: CHN
Rating: Criticisims

Chinese state-owned enterprises now have the Government of China listed as their parent company, which receives criticisms for human rights abuse.

Golden Days [Health Bars]

2012-01-08T00:00:00+11:00

Castello, Rosenborg, Tholstrup, Viking [Cheese]

2012-01-08T00:00:00+11:00

Edition: 2012
Page: 25
Company: Arla Foods
Country: DNK
Rating: Lesser Praises, No Criticisms

The WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard 2011 was released in Nov 2011 (as our book was being printed). This report measures if major retailers and consumer goods manufacturers are acting responsibly in terms of palm oil use and sourcing. This has changed the rating for Lactalis (owners of Parmalat), L'Occitane, Snack Brands Australia and Peerless to a 'cross'.

Pauls, Vaalia [Dessert]

2012-01-08T00:00:00+11:00

Edition: 2012
Page: 26
Company: Parmalat Australia
Country: FRA
Rating: Criticisims

The WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard 2011 was released in Nov 2011 (as our book was being printed). This report measures if major retailers and consumer goods manufacturers are acting responsibly in terms of palm oil use and sourcing. This has changed the rating for Lactalis (owners of Parmalat), L'Occitane, Snack Brands Australia and Peerless to a 'cross'.

Breaka, Good to Go, ... Rush [Flavoured Milk]

2012-01-08T00:00:00+11:00

Pauls [Ice Cream]

2012-01-08T00:00:00+11:00

Edition: 2012
Page: 27
Company: Parmalat Australia
Country: FRA
Rating: Criticisims

The WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard 2011 was released in Nov 2011 (as our book was being printed). This report measures if major retailers and consumer goods manufacturers are acting responsibly in terms of palm oil use and sourcing. This has changed the rating for Lactalis (owners of Parmalat), L'Occitane, Snack Brands Australia and Peerless to a 'cross'.

Miracle, Tablelands, Ultima, Vitalite [Margarine]

2012-01-08T00:00:00+11:00

Edition: 2012
Page: 27
Company: Peerless Foods
Country: AUS
Rating: Lesser Praises, No Criticisms

The WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard 2011 was released in Nov 2011 (as our book was being printed). This report measures if major retailers and consumer goods manufacturers are acting responsibly in terms of palm oil use and sourcing. This has changed the rating for Lactalis (owners of Parmalat), L'Occitane, Snack Brands Australia and Peerless to a 'cross'.

Dairyfields, Farm House, ... Warwick, Zymil [Milk]

2012-01-08T00:00:00+11:00

Edition: 2012
Page: 28
Company: Parmalat Australia
Country: FRA
Rating: Criticisims

The WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard 2011 was released in Nov 2011 (as our book was being printed). This report measures if major retailers and consumer goods manufacturers are acting responsibly in terms of palm oil use and sourcing. This has changed the rating for Lactalis (owners of Parmalat), L'Occitane, Snack Brands Australia and Peerless to a 'cross'.

Ideal Dairy, Pauls, Vaalia [Yoghurt]

2012-01-08T00:00:00+11:00

Edition: 2012
Page: 29
Company: Parmalat Australia
Country: FRA
Rating: Criticisims

The WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard 2011 was released in Nov 2011 (as our book was being printed). This report measures if major retailers and consumer goods manufacturers are acting responsibly in terms of palm oil use and sourcing. This has changed the rating for Lactalis (owners of Parmalat), L'Occitane, Snack Brands Australia and Peerless to a 'cross'.

Soy Life [Soy Milk]

2012-01-08T00:00:00+11:00

2012-01-06T00:00:00+11:00

Globus [Condiments]

2012-01-06T00:00:00+11:00

Edition: 2011
Page: 65
Company: Manassen Foods
Country: CHN
Rating: Criticisims

On 30th November 2011 Manassen Foods Group was acquired by Bright Foods Group Holdings Pty Ltd, which is 75% owned by Bright Foods of China, one of Chinas largest food companies.

S & W [Salad Dressing/Mayonnaise]

2012-01-06T00:00:00+11:00

Edition: 2011
Page: 66
Company: Manassen Foods
Country: CHN
Rating: Criticisims

On 30th November 2011 Manassen Foods Group was acquired by Bright Foods Group Holdings Pty Ltd, which is 75% owned by Bright Foods of China, one of Chinas largest food companies.

2011-05-20T00:00:00+10:00

Edition: 2011
Page: 50
Company:
Country:
Rating: No Information

We have updated our assessment database to reflect the latest Australian Packaging Covenant signatory list. The APC is a voluntary agreement to encourage waste minimisation, and being a signatory counts as a light praise in our company assessments. As a result the ratings of several companies changed from a light tick to a ~, or from a ~ to a light tick.

Ratsak [Pest Control]

2011-05-20T00:00:00+10:00

Edition: 2011
Page: 50
Company: Selleys Yates
Country: AUS
Rating: Lesser Praises, No Criticisms

We have updated our assessment database to reflect the latest Australian Packaging Covenant signatory list. The APC is a voluntary agreement to encourage waste minimisation, and being a signatory counts as a light praise in our company assessments. As a result the ratings of several companies changed from a light tick to a ~, or from a ~ to a light tick.

Selleys, Sugar Soap [Multi-Purpose Cleaners]

Edition: 2011
Page: 14
Company: Bellamy's Organic Farms
Country: AUS
Rating: Praises, No Criticisims

We have updated our assessment database with the latest data from Greenpeaces 2011 Truefood Guide. As a result Bellamys (baby food), Snack Brands Australia (CC's etc), and Freedom Foods now receive a full tick for being GE-Free.

2011-05-18T00:00:00+10:00

Edition: 2011
Page: 25
Company: Bulla Dairy Foods
Country: AUS
Rating: Lesser Praises, No Criticisms

We have updated our assessment database to reflect the latest Australian Packaging Covenant signatory list. The APC is a voluntary agreement to encourage waste minimisation, and being a signatory counts as a light praise in our company assessments. As a result the ratings of several companies changed from a light tick to a ~, or from a ~ to a light tick.

2011-05-18T00:00:00+10:00

Edition: 2011
Page: 50
Company: Lloyd Brooks
Country: AUS
Rating: No Information

We have updated our assessment database to reflect the latest Australian Packaging Covenant signatory list. The APC is a voluntary agreement to encourage waste minimisation, and being a signatory counts as a light praise in our company assessments. As a result the ratings of several companies changed from a light tick to a ~, or from a ~ to a light tick.

Sparkle [Specialty Cleaners]

2011-05-18T00:00:00+10:00

Bare Essentials, Glitz [Multi-Purpose Cleaners]

2011-05-18T00:00:00+10:00

Edition: 2011
Page: 50
Company: Pascoe's
Country: AUS
Rating: Lesser Praises, No Criticisms

We have updated our assessment database to reflect the latest Australian Packaging Covenant signatory list. The APC is a voluntary agreement to encourage waste minimisation, and being a signatory counts as a light praise in our company assessments. As a result the ratings of several companies changed from a light tick to a ~, or from a ~ to a light tick.

Hovex [Pest Control]

2011-05-18T00:00:00+10:00

Yakult [Yoghurt]

2011-05-01T00:00:00+10:00

Edition: 2011
Page: 29
Company: Yakult Australia
Country: JPN
Rating: Criticisims

Pandaroo [Asian]

2011-04-19T00:00:00+10:00

Edition: 2011
Page: 64
Company: Yuen's Market
Country: AUS
Rating: Lesser Praises, No Criticisms

We have updated our assessment database to reflect the latest Australian Packaging Covenant signatory list. The APC is a voluntary agreement to encourage waste minimisation, and being a signatory counts as a light praise in our company assessments. As a result the ratings of several companies changed from a light tick to a ~, or from a ~ to a light tick.

2011-04-08T00:00:00+10:00

Sabco [Scourers, Sponges & Wipes]

2011-04-08T00:00:00+10:00

Edition: 2011
Page: 52
Company: Breville Group
Country: AUS
Rating: Lesser Praises, No Criticisms

We have updated our assessment database to reflect the latest Australian Packaging Covenant signatory list. The APC is a voluntary agreement to encourage waste minimisation, and being a signatory counts as a light praise in our company assessments. As a result the ratings of several companies changed from a light tick to a ~, or from a ~ to a light tick.

White King [Toilet Cleaners]

2011-04-08T00:00:00+10:00

Edition: 2011
Page: 53
Company: Pental
Country: AUS
Rating: No Information

Sara Lee, who has been selling off its non-food divisions, sold Australian brand White King to Pental Products in Dec 2010.

Schick, Wilkinson Sword [Shavers]

2011-04-08T00:00:00+10:00

Edition: 2011
Page: 59
Company: Energizer Australia
Country: USA
Rating: Criticisims

Energizer now receive a cross because their subsidiary, Schick, is on PETA's "Companies that do test on animals" list.

Schick [Shaving Gel/Foam]

2011-04-08T00:00:00+10:00

Campbell's [Gravy & Stock]

2011-04-03T00:00:00+11:00

Edition: 2011
Page: 17
Company: Campbell Australia
Country: USA
Rating: Lesser Criticisims

Campbells rating has changed back to a grey tick. The previous criticism for Campbells was the Good Shopping Guide (UK) rating of 48/100 (bottom of sector), however there were no specifics for the reason behind rating. We have decided to stop using this particular assessment source for company criticisms.

V8 [Juice & Fruit Drinks]

2011-04-03T00:00:00+11:00

Edition: 2011
Page: 33
Company: Campbell Australia
Country: USA
Rating: Lesser Criticisims

Campbells rating has changed back to a grey tick. The previous criticism for Campbells was the Good Shopping Guide (UK) rating of 48/100 (bottom of sector), however there were no specifics for the reason behind rating. We have decided to stop using this particular assessment source for company criticisms.

Fray Bentos [Canned Meat/Meals]

2011-04-03T00:00:00+11:00

Edition: 2011
Page: 41
Company: Campbell Australia
Country: USA
Rating: Lesser Criticisims

Campbells rating has changed back to a grey tick. The previous criticism for Campbells was the Good Shopping Guide (UK) rating of 48/100 (bottom of sector), however there were no specifics for the reason behind rating. We have decided to stop using this particular assessment source for company criticisms.

Campbell's [Soup (canned)]

2011-04-03T00:00:00+11:00

Edition: 2011
Page: 45
Company: Campbell Australia
Country: USA
Rating: Lesser Criticisims

Campbells rating has changed back to a grey tick. The previous criticism for Campbells was the Good Shopping Guide (UK) rating of 48/100 (bottom of sector), however there were no specifics for the reason behind rating. We have decided to stop using this particular assessment source for company criticisms.

2010-05-12T00:00:00+10:00

Edition: 2010
Page: 12
Company: Sunny Queen
Country: AUS
Rating: Lesser Criticisims

The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult.