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Whole Earth

How ethical is Whole Earth?

Whole Earth is included in The Good Shopping Guide’s Jam and Spreads Ethical Ratings Table. In our Ratings Table, the brand obtains a below-benchmark Good Shopping Guide Ethical score and therefore is unfortunately not classified as an Ethical brand.

Are you interested in seeing how Whole Earth rates against other brands within the Ethical Jams and Spreads sector? Visit the Jams and Spreads Ethical Ratings Table. From The Good Shopping Guide’s Ratings Tables, you can learn more about the criteria that our top-rated brands have fulfilled.

What does Whole Earth do?

Whole Earth was founded in 1967 and produces a range of Nut butters, cereals and drinks. Whole earth focuses on the bigger picture and how change can be made whilst providing delicious healthy food. Whole Earth was acquired by parent company Intersnack Group GmbH/Pfeifer & Langen KG in 2024.

In what areas does Whole Earth perform well? 

The brand received a top rating in some aspects of our assessment areas. This includes Environmental Report, Animal Welfare and Political Donations.

How could Whole Earth rate higher on our Jam and Spreads Ethical Ratings Table? 

Whole Earth could improve its rating by obtaining certification for its vegetarian and vegan products and by eliminating the use of palm oil.

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Ethical performance in category

0

GSG score

61
72

GSG category benchmark

100

Ethical Rating

Environment

  • Environmental Report

    Good

  • Genetic Modification

    Acceptable

  • Organic

    Poor

  • Nuclear Power

    Good

  • Fossil Fuels

    Good

  • Palm Oil Free

    Poor

Animal

  • Animal Welfare

    Good

  • Vegetarian/Vegan Verified

    Acceptable

People

  • Armaments

    Good

  • Political Donations

    Good

Other

  • Ethical Accreditation

    Poor

  • Public Record Criticisms

    Acceptable

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