Ben Cooper
Biography
Ben Cooper is just-drinks' sustainable business editor and specialises in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, policy issues and sustainability. He holds MAs from Cambridge University and the University of London, respectively in Social and Political Sciences and Social Policy.
He joined the just-drinks editorial team in 2000 and today works across both just-drinks and just-food, while also writing occasionally for just-style.
In addition to his regular features, Ben has written numerous in-depth management briefings on issues such as alcohol policy, sponsorship, the Fairtrade market, the use of food colourings and environmental issues facing the clothing industry. He also writes regularly for Ethical Corporation magazine which specialises in the corporate social responsibility field.
He lives in London where he also works as a professional singer.
Articles by Ben Cooper
Research in Focus - Rum Set to Benefit from its Versatility
10 May 2013
The many facets of rum reflect a versatility that looks set to keep an already growing category moving in the right direction, according to a new report from just-drinks and The IWSR.
GLOBAL: Rum category still growing as emerging markets pitch in - research
7 May 2013
The future outlook for the rum sector looks positive thanks in part to strong growth potential in regions where it remains relatively under-developed, including Central & Eastern Europe and the Balkans, the CIS, East Asia and the Middle East, according to a new report from just-drinks/The IWSR.
Industry Engagement on Alcohol Harm & Responsible Consumption - Part I: A Critical Year for Industry Engagement
18 April 2013
In this month's management briefing, Ben Cooper looks at the alcoholic drinks industry's attempts to reduce alcohol harm and promote responsible consumption. Part one of this four-part briefing considers what many believe to be a tipping point in the ongoing debate.
Industry Engagement on Alcohol Harm & Responsible Consumption - Part IV: The Future for Collaboration
18 April 2013
Sustainability in Beer - Part I: Looking Beyond the Brewery
18 February 2013
Sustainability in Beer - Part II: Local Sourcing
18 February 2013
Sustainability in Beer - Part III: Company by Company - Anheuser-Busch InBev, Carlsberg and Diageo
18 February 2013
Sustainability in Beer - Part IV: Company by Company - Heineken, Molson Coors and SABMiller
18 February 2013
GLOBAL: Scotch whisky prospers during downturn - research
6 February 2013
Research in Focus - Emerging Markets Not Always the Answer
25 January 2013
GLOBAL: Majors tighten grip on global spirits sector - research
21 January 2013
Review of the Year 2012 - Part III: Bottled Water
21 December 2012
The just-drinks Interview - Paul Varga, CEO of Brown-Forman - Part I
13 December 2012
Sustainability in Wine - Part I: Why Wine is Different
26 November 2012
Sustainability in Wine - Part II: Corporate Leadership
26 November 2012
Sustainability in Wine - Part III: Collective Engagement
26 November 2012
Sustainability in Wine - Part IV: The Role of Generic Organisations
26 November 2012
Round-Up -The ICAP 'Global Actions: Initiatives to Reduce Harmful Drinking' Conference - Day II
10 October 2012
GLOBAL: Drinks CEOs unveil new commitments on alcohol harm
10 October 2012
Round-Up -The ICAP 'Global Actions: Initiatives to Reduce Harmful Drinking' Conference - Day I
9 October 2012
Research in Focus - Champenois Back US to Deliver Over Next Decade
28 September 2012
