One of the issues that the European Union institutions and the environmental pressure groups have spent many thousands of hours arguing over is risk. The long-running campaign against “gender bender chemicals”, the huge furore across Europe concerning genetically modified food, trans fats, alcohol, salt, the list grows ever longer.Read more…
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Risky Business
Friday, October 1st, 2010“Slippery Slope” or “Weakest Link”: Political Triage
Friday, September 17th, 2010Where a product or position is becoming the focus of public outrage, is it wiser to defend it vigorously or drop it speedily? Read more…
Defending the Weakest Link: the Alcohol Industry
Friday, August 20th, 2010The alcohol production industry across Europe has a problem. With each passing year its “license to operate” is being whittled away as the industry alienates some of the most important groups in society. Read more…
Wal-Mart, Tesco and Sustainability… Questions for Suppliers to Retailers…
Friday, December 4th, 2009Whenever a large retailer begins putting pressure on you, the suppliers, to meet increasingly high environmental standards, chances are that your industry is already changing. The next step is for you to begin asking some questions and adopt an appropriate strategy. Retailers help their business by helping the environment. What will you do? Read more…
Wal-Mart, Tesco and Sustainability
Friday, November 27th, 2009It used to be that the term “regulation” was automatically associated with “government”. The state was considered the sole responsible and capable enforcer of new rules on industries. This is no more. Consider the new player on the regulatory block – retailers… Read more…
