Setting up your own Food Buying Group is a great way to get high quality goods at wholesale prices, delivered to your door by our own friendly 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 wholesale 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 get involved in your community and maybe test your entrepreneurial skills.

Suma supplies a vast range comprising more than 6500 different products but we specialise in vegetarian, organic, fair-trade foods. We also supply a wide range of body care and household goods such as our own range of cleaning products – the Ecoleaf brand. You can view our full range at www.sumawholesale.com

Our New Business team is happy to answer any queries you may have.

To set up an account, request some more information or request a catalogue contact our New Business team on 01422 313861 or foodcoop@suma.coop

Resources

Buying Cooperatively – An Introduction to Food Buying Groups (download pdf)

This is a guide written by Suma designed to help people interested in starting a food group. It details how to open an account, and includes information about getting started and tips on the best way to run your food group.

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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