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Fluffywelshsheep

  • Joined Oct 2007
  • Near Stirling, Central Scotland
co-op
« on: May 14, 2008, 08:22:41 pm »
Hiya all am wondering about setting up a co-op for local eco product has anyone done this or have one where do i start??

linz

Rainyplace

  • Joined Jan 2008
Re: co-op
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2008, 08:23:16 am »
Hi Linz
Over in Kippen here. We have a village co-op using Suma Wholefoods. We do an order once a month. You can view a current catalogue online. We used to use Greencity based in Glasgow but for various reasons decided to go with Suma.It works well we have one person who co-ordinates the orders, a central delivery point and folk collect.Check out the catalogue.
Jo

Fluffywelshsheep

  • Joined Oct 2007
  • Near Stirling, Central Scotland
Re: co-op
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2008, 10:54:59 am »
mmmmm okay will thats an idea but still it's 30mile round trip for me
but nearer that the one i found in aberdeen with neeps lol

I think am just gona have to take the pluge and have a research over it. and start small and see if anyone is interested in any of the items that i can get.

oops
just got what you meant, brain not engaged yet

« Last Edit: May 16, 2008, 11:21:46 am by Fluffywelshsheep »

Rosemary

  • Joined Oct 2007
  • Barry, Angus, Scotland
    • The Accidental Smallholder
Re: co-op
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2008, 04:24:48 pm »
We've thought about doing this before in Clackmannanshire. A freind of ours is involved in a Suma one in Thornhill. We woudl certainly be interested and know others who might be, too.

Fluffywelshsheep

  • Joined Oct 2007
  • Near Stirling, Central Scotland
Re: co-op
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2008, 04:32:02 pm »
So defo got two people interested in it then lol

I have heard good things of suma
i'll have an investigation to what i can get etc

Linz

Fluffywelshsheep

  • Joined Oct 2007
  • Near Stirling, Central Scotland
Re: co-op
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2008, 06:07:40 pm »
okay i have the suma book now and it looks all okay resomable prices too.

Fluffywelshsheep

  • Joined Oct 2007
  • Near Stirling, Central Scotland
Re: co-op
« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2008, 09:58:25 pm »
Okay people can you please contact me if they want to be in the co-op am setting up as a minimal order is needed before i can order.
this is the company, (if this isn't possible then i think it will be need to be put on the back burner)
Quote
Suma is the UK’s largest independent wholefood wholesaler-distributor. Specialising in vegetarian, fairly traded, organic, ethical and natural products, we also have our own successful brand of food and non-food products.
they would like whole cases of things ordered

you can get the currant price list from me or from here http://www.suma.coop/downloadlinks.html

« Last Edit: May 21, 2008, 10:06:16 pm by Fluffywelshsheep »

 

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