Munch Bunch

How ethical is Munch Bunch?

Munch Bunch is a brand owned by Nestlé S.A. which has a below-benchmark score on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ethical Yoghurt Ratings Table. Although Munch Bunch has not yet met our ethical benchmark, we hope to see the brand make progress in the future.

We would have extra confidence in Munch Bunch if it submitted itself to apply for Ethical Accreditation, whereby The GOOD Shopping Guide would make further detailed assessment and recommendations for ethical improvement. Find out more about the ethical issues facing the Yoghurt sector.

What does Munch Bunch do?

Munch Bunch makes a range of vitamin-fortified yoghurts aimed at children.

In which areas does Munch Bunch perform poorly?

Munch Bunch was marked down under our criteria for GMO as its parent company, Nestlé S.A., states that it believes GMO ingredients are safe to use.

Nestlé states that it still uses animal testing where required by law, so Munch Bunch receives a bottom rating for Animal Welfare. Nestlé donated hundreds of thousands of U.S. dollars in recent election cycles which is above our threshold, so Munch Bunch gets a poor rating for this criterion.

Find out more about how we rate by exploring our ethical criteria.

In which areas does Munch Bunch score well for its ethics?

Munch Bunch’s parent company, Nestlé, published its ‘Creating Shared Value and Sustainability Report’ which includes a number of environmental targets relating to carbon reduction, deforestation-free supply chains and recyclable packaging. Therefore Munch Bunch scores well for its Environmental Report.

We found no criticisms of Munch Bunch relating to Nuclear, Fossil Fuels or Armaments so it scores well for these criteria.

How can Munch Bunch improve its ethical rating?

The below-benchmark score that Munch Bunch is awarded on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ethical Yoghurt Ratings Table is the result of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria.

To reach our minimum ethical benchmark and qualify for Ethical Accreditation, Munch Bunch has some issues to resolve, including  its use of GMO ingredients, support for animal testing and political donations. If it applies for Ethical Accreditation, The GOOD Shopping Guide will be able to give Munch Bunch some guidance to improve on these areas.

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.