Abel & Cole

How ethical is Abel & Cole?

Abel & Cole is an organic food delivery service which has been in operation for 30 years, and sources its organic and Fairtrade bananas from Banelino, a co-op of small producers in the Dominican Republic.

Abel & Cole has achieved an acceptable score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Bananas Ratings Table but Ethical Accreditation has not yet been achieved. This is important because it provides additional warranty on the company’s wider ethical, sustainable, and social policies and records.

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

In which areas does Abel & Cole perform well?

Abel & Cole performs well across our criteria relating to GM, Organic and Fair Trade ingredients. 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 Abel & Cole gets a top score for its Environmental Report.

The above benchmark score that Abel & Cole is awarded on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Bananas Ratings Table is the result of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria. As a result of its clear ethos, Abel & Cole has also been awarded our Ethical Innovator criterion.

What can Abel & Cole do to improve its ethical score?

Abel & Cole is encouraged to apply for Ethical Accreditation. If successful in its application, Abel & Cole would join the certified ethical brands leading the way in progressive and sustainable practices and be permitted to display The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Mark in its communications.

If you’re interested in learning more about achieving Ethical Accreditation for your brand, please contact us or complete a Free Initial Assessment form.