Connecting quality, fairtrade and sustainability
The quality of herbs, sustainable supply and ethical treatment of farmers and foragers are all intrinsically linked. The natural medicines industry is rife with poor-quality products and sadly farmers and harvesters are often not fairly compensated for their work, with a lack of transparency in supply chains contributing to this.
Despite a huge rise in interest in natural medicines, these critically important topics are often overlooked, with many consumers and brands simply unaware of these issues. This section shares a diverse array of articles to educate people on these important topics, as well as possible solutions.