Resources
Marketing, Claims & Labeling
- Guidance for making marketing claims about sustainability and Food Alliance certification.
- Ingredient requirements for making Food Alliance certification claims on packaged products
- Options for purchasing Food Alliance Certified labels
- Making the Most of Sustainability Certification Tips (adapted from Green Penguin Communications)
Food Alliance Marketing Support
- "What is Sustainable Agriculture?" (2' x 3' poster)
- "What is Sustainable Agriculture?" (8.5" x 11")
- "What is Sustainable Food Processing?" (2' x 3' poster)
- "What is Sustainable Food Processing?" (8.5" X 11")
- Food Alliance brochure (PDF)
- Food Alliance one-page overview (PDF)
Consumer Food Labels Rankings & Reviews
- Consumer Reports Greener Choices Eco-labels Center
- National Geographic Green Guide: Beef Label Decoder
- Earthwatch Institute: Decoding Food Labels
- Farming Sourcebook Label Comparison (Sustainable Industries)
Sustainability Standards and Rating Systems for Food Service Operators
- Restaurants and Food Service: Green Seal 46
- Health Care: Green Guide for Healthcare
- College and University: AASHE Sustainability Tracking and Rating System
- Green Buildings: LEED for Existing Buildings, Operations and Maintenance
Additional Resources for the Food Industry
- Green Seal 46 Responsible Food Purchasing Guide
- Guidelines for Creating Sustainable Purchasing Policies
- Health Care Without Harm: Healthy Food in Healthcare


