Pipers

How ethical and sustainable is Pipers? 

Pipers is included in The Good Shopping Guide‘s crisps Ethical Ratings Table. Pipers has yet to meet our ethical standards, but we believe that in the future, the brand will make the necessary changes to function as a more ethical organisation. Pipers might increase consumer trust by applying for Ethical Accreditation, which would include a more complete examination and suggestions for ethical development.

Are you interested in seeing how Pipers rates against other brands within the Ethical Crisps sector? Visit the Crisps 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 Pipers do?

Pipers is a popular Crisp brand owned by Pepsi Co, it was launched in 2004 by three farmers: Alex Albone, Simon Herring and James Sweeting. Pipers now sells to 37 countries worldwide.

For which criteria does Pipers perform poorly? 

Pipers’ genetic modification policy has been evaluated poorly since its parent company Pepsi admits to using GM ingredients in its goods.  Pepsi also received a poor rating for animal welfare, fair trade, and political donations due to their use of animal experimentation and more than $1.9 million in political donations over recent election cycles.

Past Criticisms of Pipers’s ethical record

Pepsi has in the past been accused of purchasing palm oil from unethical and hazardous sources.

In what areas does Pipers score well for its ethics?

Pipers receives high scores on its report on armaments and the environment. All of the precise 2025 objectives specified in PepsiCo’s sustainability report are available for free on the business’ website.

How can Pipers improve its ethical rating?

The Ethical rating of a brand is divided into three categories by The Good Shopping Guide: the Environment, People and Animals. Find out more about how we rate.

Are you curious about how obtaining Ethical Accreditation could be beneficial for your brand? Accredited brands can display The Good Shopping Guide mark, showcasing to consumers that it can be trusted as an ethical and sustainable brand. Visit our Ratings Tables to learn about which brands within the Ethical  Crisps sector have been awarded with our ethical certification.

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