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Welcome to Essential Trading Co-operative LtdEssential Trading is a local worker co-operative established in 1971. At Essential we strive towards creating a truly ethical company, and believe this has a positive impact along the entire food chain.We wholesale, manufacture and distribute organic and whole foods across the UK and beyond. Over 6000 lines of healthy options, quality nutrition and products that all make a real difference. Proud of our social enterprise roots we aim to be a model employer and strive to apply our ethical beliefs inside Essential as well as in the local community and out in the wider marketplace. The Essential brand contains no colours, flavours or modifiers. Our tinned pulses contain no sugar or salt, our fruits are packed in fruit juice, our muesli is made with 100% whole ingredients. Everything is traceable, wholesome, packed with goodness and nothing else. Look out for the Essential brand in your local health food shop (but not in supermarkets). Essential specialises in Demeter bio-dynamic produce which guarantees strict organic principles and is a truly sustainable and visionary step towards a more equitable world. Essential is a guaranteed 100% vegetarian and vegan company and all our suppliers sign a non-GMO declaration. We pride ourselves in bringing ethical alternatives and fair-trade products rapidly to the marketplace and have gained full (Organic, Demeter, Fairtrade) accreditation to pack commodities in our purpose-built facility here in Bristol. We quality control all of the ingredients that we mix and pack and our staff are experienced, knowledgeable and passionate about the foods we sell. We offer a Cash & Carry service from our Fishponds warehouse and deliver across Britain with our own fleet of vehicles. We have a free delivery, haulier and own label service and can mix & pack to individual requirements. We are always happy to offer advice on the products that we stock. If you would like any further information on any aspect of our service, or a visit from a representative of Essential Trading, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Essential Trading are the local ethical supplier for all your fairtrade and organic wholesale needs. We specialise in:
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Ethical Statement: Essential Trading is a worker co-operative which means we are collectively owned by every member and operate on a non-hierarchical and egalitarian basis. Since 1971 Essential has supplied and promoted the most ethical wholefood products available. Pioneers in the movement to boycott GM foods, Essential also aims to protect the environment, move towards an organic future and to support the people by developing fairtrade opportunities. We sell natural vegetarian products and actively support the independent trade sector. Essential has established trading relationships with co-operative producers and distributors both locally and globally. We believe that good food is of the utmost importance and that using our power as ethically minded consumers we can change the world for the better. |
Essential Trading Co-operative Ltd Unit 3 Lodge Causeway Trading Estate,Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3JB Sales: 0845 458 0201 Sales@essential-trading.coop |
Essential News and ViewsClick here to view our current bestsellers Click here to read our policy on sustainable palm oil Click here to complete our Price List Questionnaire May Bank Holiday delivery schedulesTuesday 27th May- Deliveries: Chipps, Near East, Sheffield, Cornwall A and B. Please place orders by thurs 22nd May for our priority service.
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