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Ethical Sourcing in the Global Food System

July 20 2006

by Nick Jones

Ethical Sourcing in the Global Food System
Ed. Stephanie Barrientos and Catherine Dolan

With the globalisation of food ringing alarm bells for consumers, two market-led forms of regulation have emerged: the growing niche market of Fairtrade, and ethical sourcing schemes covering mainstream products. These papers assess the problems and prospects of both, with contributions from the Co-op, Oxfam, and top academics. Making sure farmers aren't inundated by competing systems, and ensuring codes of conduct reach the most insecure workers (like migrants and smallholders), is a tall order. Less practical than some would like, the book nonetheless pushes the debate forward.

Published by Earthscan
204pp, paperback, £22.95
ISBN 1-84407-199-5
www.earthscan.co.uk

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