Healthy planet, healthy people
Nevertheless, there are some areas where the clean label movement, fuelled by consumer health concerns, has benefitted the environment.
The move away from antibiotics is one, said MacCleery.
However, Haspel noted that the antibiotic debate shines a light on the disconnect between what consumers want and what is actually good for them.
“The reason people want antibiotic-free is because they think there are traces of antibiotics in meat. The issue of antibiotic resistant bacteria is not on people’s radar. It’s almost an accident that it has taken root.”