Essential Trading is a leading distributor of ethical and sustainable wholefoods, ecological household products and cruelty-free body care items. Our unique range includes nearly 5000 largely organic products from principal brands, plus our own range of ethical store cupboard staples, some exclusively manufactured in-house.
All of our vegetarian or vegan, GM-free products reject unnecessary additives and are enjoyed by an ever-increasing number of people across the UK.
By not selling to supermarkets, we support independent retailers and upkeep the local economy.
Who We Are
Ever wondered how the Essential Trading story began and how we've grown to become one of the UK's most successful co-operative structures?
Essential has become one of the largest worker co-operatives in the UK and a true pioneer in the manufacturing and distribution of vegetarian, vegan, organic, sustainable and free-from produce, sourced from around the world. We're passionate about wholesome healthy food, environmental responsibility and our egalitarian co-operative structure.
Support Our Independents
Our Support Our Independents campaign has been created to showcase the wonderful independent businesses that we trade with. Now, more than ever, we need to rally behind the small businesses that are the backbone of our economy and local communities.
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