Belazu

How ethical is Belazu?

Belazu is a brand of Cooking Oil which has been given a below-benchmark score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Cooking Oil Ratings Table. Although it has not yet met our ethical benchmark, we hope to see Belazu make progress in future.

Read more about the issues facing the Ethical Cooking Oil sector and find out which companies have achieved accreditation for their commitment to being ethical and sustainable.

What does Belazu do?

Belazu produces a range of cooking oils and vinegars, pestos, cooking pastes and other ingredients. The brand started as Fresh Olive when two friends began importing olives from Provence to the UK, which became a market stall in London in 1998 before Belazu was launched in 2000.

In which areas does Belazu perform poorly?

Belazu is given a bottom rating for our Organic criteria as it does not have any certification for its products. Find out more about how we rate by exploring our ethical criteria.

In which areas does Belazu score well for its ethics?

Belazu’s parent company, William Jackson food group, has sustainability pages on its website under ‘Better World’ which includes targets for Net Zero by 2050 along with lots of other information, so Belazu gets a top score for its Environmental Report.

We found no criticisms of Belazu relating to; GM, Nuclear Power, Fossil Fuels, Animal Welfare, Political Donations or  Armaments, so it scores well for these criteria.

How can Belazu improve its ethical rating?

The below-benchmark score that Belazu is awarded is the result of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria. To reach our minimum benchmark score and qualify for Ethical Accreditation, Belazu has some issues to resolve including its lack of Organic certification.

Were you aware that your brand could benefit from Ethical Accreditation? Brands accredited by The Good Shopping Guide can display our Ethical Mark, showcasing to consumers that it is an ethical and sustainable brand. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact us or complete a Free Initial Assessment form.