Riverford food firm has been voted in the Top 10 most ethical UK companies.
Readers of Ethical Consumer magazine have voted the organic company, based in Buckfastleigh, as one of the most ethical companies in the UK.
The farm has won several awards during recent years including the Soil Association Organic Food Award and best organic retailer at the Natural and Organic awards among others.
Guy Watson, founder of Riverford, said: "Making sure farmers, staff, suppliers and customers get a fair deal is central to how Riverford works. By dealing direct with farmers both in the UK and overseas, agreeing prices in advance and sticking with them enables them to stay in business, keep money in local rural economies and look after their countryside by farming organically. It shouldn't be this way but working ethically as a business generally means not taking the simple, easy option."
Also making the top 10 were energy companies Ecotricity and Good energy.
Riverford was beaten to the top spot by The Co-operative group, ahead of well-known retailers Lush and John Lewis.
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