Organico Foods Ethical Policy

Summary

We commit ourselves to i) promoting organic and natural produce, ii) to supporting SME (small and medium enterprises), iii) to working openly and transparently with all our partners, suppliers and customers at all levels and iv) to opting for more ethical and environmental options in the pursuit of our business.

Our Ethical Pledge

Organic Food Products (The products we buy and sell):

  • We will promote and prefer, i.e. seek organic and/or sustainable products and these will account for a minimum of 2/3rd of our turnover (currently over 90%).
  • Our company will be a conduit for like-minded small specialist and dedicated food suppliers.
  • We will only sell animal products if the animal are either reared organically or reared or caught by sustainable methods.
  • We will not sell products that contain artificial additives, colouring or preservatives (with the exception of additives allowed under organic regulations, for example sodium bicarbonate).

The Environment:

  • We will not sell any product with genetically modified (GM) ingredients or GM derivatives.
  • We do not and will not use air freight for any products we import into the UK (or export elsewhere)
  • We employ and will continue to employ sub-contracted freight so that our goods are delivered as part of bigger loads and regular routes.
  • We will cut down on office waste, recycle or re-use paper and boxes.
  • We will cut down on car usage and encourage alternatives.
  • We will follow a "better purchasing" policy, taking into account a company's (and a product's) environmental record in any given category of purchase.

Pay and Work:

  • We will not import products from any company that does not respect employee/workers rights or does not ensure fair pay and treatment to employees/workers.
  • We will respect EU and UK employee legislation in the UK.
  • We will be open to flexible working times and easier working practises to support a healthy live-work balance and encourage a 35-hour week.
  • The biggest pay discrepancy allowed will be by a factor of 1:6 from the lowest to the highest paid employee.

Organic Food Supplier Relations:

  • We will not demand 'unfair' prices from suppliers that can result in them being forced to sell at below cost.
  • We will be transparent, clear and honest in providing customer feedback and in developing sales and marketing questions working cooperatively with our suppliers.
  • We will not make any unexpected or hidden charges.

Ethical Food Supplies:

  • We will follow a "better purchasing" policy, taking into account a company's ethical standards or record in any given category of purchase.
  • We believe the limited concentration of media power is an offence to the principle of free speech. We will endeavour to commit any advertising we do to progressive and independent publications, particularly those that campaign for the environment.