Denmark witnessed this week its first greenwashing litigation, against pork-producer Danish Crown A/S, in what appears to be the first lawsuit against a European food producer over climate claims.
During the first hearing of the lawsuit this week, Denmark's Western High Court was called upon to determine whether the company wrongfully placed climate claims on its pork meat label and misled consumers.
The case was Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe
Daniela De Lorenzo is a freelance journalist covering agriculture policy, the food industry and the Nordics.
Daniela De Lorenzo is a freelance journalist covering agriculture policy, the food industry and the Nordics.