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Unit 3, Lodge Causeway Trading Estate, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 3JB·Bristol, England
About
Essential Trading is one of the UK's oldest worker co-operatives, based in Bristol. The co-op wholesales organic, vegetarian, and wholefoods to independent retailers across the South West and Wales, with a strong commitment to ethical sourcing and environmental sustainability. It also manufactures its own-brand products including nut butters, dried fruit, and snacks under the Essential brand, sold in health food shops nationwide.
Mission
To supply high-quality wholefoods while demonstrating that worker co-operation is a viable and rewarding business model, with environmental responsibility at the core of everything we do.