Editorial Policy

 

Last updated: October 2025

At Grocery Trade News (owned by GSN Media Group Ltd), we follow clear editorial standards to ensure every story we publish is accurate, transparent, and relevant to the global grocery and FMCG industry.

Accuracy and Verification

All facts are checked against multiple independent sources before publication.
Figures, quotes, and corporate data are verified with the companies or organisations concerned wherever possible. If an error appears, we issue prompt corrections and mark the update date at the end of the article.

Independence and Transparency

Our newsroom operates independently of commercial influence.
Advertisers and sponsors have no role in deciding the tone, placement, or content of our editorial coverage.
Sponsored or paid features are clearly labelled as such at the top of the page.

Fairness and Balance

We aim to represent all sides of a story.
Where coverage involves competing companies, each party is offered an equal opportunity to comment before publication.

Ethical Standards

We comply with the UK Editors’ Code of Practice and the principles of truthfulness, integrity, and respect.
We do not publish material that discriminates on the basis of race, gender, religion, or nationality.

Use of Technology and AI

We use digital tools only for background research and performance testing.
All published articles, news reports, and interviews are written, edited, and approved by human journalists.
We do not allow AI-generated or manipulated content to be published as news.

Corrections and Feedback

Readers are encouraged to report any factual inaccuracy or concern via our Contact Us page.
Substantial corrections are reviewed by the editor and updated transparently.