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Page: Wholefood suppliers

Finding a supplier for wholefoods is relatively easy as there are a number of large wholesale suppliers who either make deliveries in a particular region or across the whole of the UK.
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Page: Consulting the community

You also need to ask questions of your likely food co-op customers to find out if this is something they want or would use if it was available.
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Page: Wholesale markets

There are only a limited number of wholesale markets left in the UK so generally this will only be an option if you are based in or near a large city.
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Page: Retailers

Food co-ops do not usually buy from retailers like shops, street markets or box schemes because the main way to cut prices is to cut out the 'middlemen'.
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Page: Social enterprises

In some areas of the UK social enterprises have been developed specifically to supply food co-ops with fruit and vegetables.
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Page: Community growing projects

Some food co-ops buy produce from community growing projects or other non-commercial growers such as allotment holders.
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Page: Farmers & growers

A growing number of food co-ops buy some or all of their fruit and vegetables directly from farmers and growers.
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Page: Fruit & vegetable suppliers

Food co-ops across the country use a range of different suppliers. Some create direct links with producers whereas others buy from wholesalers.
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Page: The importance of planning

Excellent planning is essential to setting up any new project, including a food co-op.
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Page: Local wholesalers

Most towns and cities will have one or more local wholesalers that supply largely to the catering and retail trade.
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