Greencity Wholefoods

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Greencity Wholefoods is a worker cooperative wholefoods wholesaler in Glasgow, Scotland. The co-operative was founded in 1978 in Hillington, in the outskirts of Glasgow before moving in 1983 to its current location in Dennistoun in the city's East End. In 2019 the co-operative reported an annual turnover of £7.7 million and has 54 employee-members.

Work

Greencity Wholefoods is a worker co-operative, which means that it is owned and controlled by its workers. The co-operative is committed to providing its workers with a fair wage and a safe working environment. Greencity Wholefoods also works to promote sustainable practices in the food industry. The co-operative only sources its products from ethical and sustainable suppliers.

Products

Greencity Wholefoods sells a wide range of wholefoods, including:

• • Fruit and vegetables

Fruit and vegetables

• • Grains and cereals

Grains and cereals

• • Nuts and seeds

Nuts and seeds

• • Oils and vinegars

Oils and vinegars

• • Herbs and spices

Herbs and spices

• • Fermented foods

Fermented foods

• • Pantry staples

Pantry staples

• • Dairy products

Dairy products

• • Meat and fish

Meat and fish

• • Eggs

Eggs

• • Bakery goods

Bakery goods

• • Confectionery

Confectionery

• • Drinks

Drinks

• • Pet food

Pet food

• • Personal care products

Personal care products

Events

Greencity Wholefoods hosts a range of events throughout the year, including:

• • Cooking classes: Greencity Wholefoods offers a variety of cooking classes, taught by experienced chefs.

Cooking classes

• • Taste testings: Greencity Wholefoods hosts regular taste testings of new products.

Taste testings

• • Product demonstrations: Greencity Wholefoods hosts product demonstrations from suppliers.

Product demonstrations

• • Talks and workshops: Greencity Wholefoods hosts talks and workshops on a variety of topics related to food and sustainability.

Talks and workshops

How to get involved

There are many ways to get involved with Greencity Wholefoods. You can:

• Shop at Greencity Wholefoods: When you shop at Greencity Wholefoods, you are supporting a worker cooperative and a sustainable business.
• Volunteer at Greencity Wholefoods: Greencity Wholefoods is always looking for volunteers to help with a variety of tasks.
• Attend Greencity Wholefoods events: Greencity Wholefoods hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Attending an event is a great way to learn more about the co-operative and its work.
• Spread the word about Greencity Wholefoods: Tell your friends, family, and colleagues about Greencity Wholefoods. The more people who know about the co-operative, the more successful it will be.

Conclusion

Greencity Wholefoods is a worker cooperative wholefoods wholesaler that is committed to providing its workers with a fair wage and a safe working environment. The co-operative also works to promote sustainable practices in the food industry. Greencity Wholefoods is a valuable resource for businesses and individuals who are looking for high-quality, ethically sourced wholefoods.