Sainsbury's secures judicial review over Tesco's 'green' product comparison

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Legal battle over Tesco’s decision to compare the price of Fairtrade and non-Fairtrade products set to continue

The long-running legal battle over Tesco's decision to compare the price of green or ethically certified products and non-certified alternatives in their advertising has taken another twist, after the...

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