Working class households make up nearly one third of organic sales and Sustain member the Soil Association say this shows organic food is not a middle-class niche. Helen Browning, chief executive of the Soil Association called for an end to patonising assumptions that those on lower incomes don't care about animal welfare, the environment and better food. See also Sustain's work to help develop the organic sector.
Published Friday 8 May 2015
Sustain: Sustain The alliance for better food and farming advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity.
