Setting up your own Buying Group is a great way to get high quality goods at wholesale prices, delivered to your door by our own drivers. Buying Groups vary from individuals to groups of friends, neighbours, relatives, or large scale community-based projects, all of whom benefit from buying our products in bulk quantities. Buying in bulk can help to reduce your carbon footprint, minimise the amount of packaging you use, and save you money on your shopping. It’s also a fun way to test your entrepreneurial skills, and you could maybe make some money at the same time!

Suma specialise in vegetarian, organic, fair-trade foods, and also supply a wide range of body care and household goods, such as our own range of cleaning products – the Ecoleaf brand.

We manage our stock levels very carefully, to make sure you have the best possible chance to get everything you order. If anything is out of stock, we will do our best to let you know, so that you have a chance to select an alternative.

To set up an account, call our New Business team on 01422 313861 – it just takes a few minutes, and they’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Ordering from us couldn’t be easier; we’ll send you a catalogue to browse, and you can view our products on-line at www.sumawholesale.coop. You can even order on-line, so that you can shop when it suits you. Ask to register for online ordering at the same time as you open your account.

For more ways and information about ordering have a look at the How To Order page.

Resources

www.sustainweb.org/foodcoops/

This site is a great resource for food groups. Useful for those who want to attract new members to their buying group, or individuals who want to find a local group to join. Also has general advice on how to run larger food co-ops.

Soil Association – Community Supported Agriculture

Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between farmers and the local community, providing mutual benefits and reconnecting the people to the land where their food is grown. Useful for people who want get fresh organic veg from a local farm.

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