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Suma is the uk’s largest workers’ cooperative. We operate equal pay and are democratically run by our members.
Meet Iris- a fellow workers’ coop and producers of Suma’s brand new pasta range!Suma and Iris have a lot in common- both are cooperative businesses started by a group of young enthusiastic individuals keen to challenge the accepted norms of how a business should operate. Situated in the beautiful ‘Oglio Sud’ National Park of northern Italy, Iris run their business on principles of respect for both people and the natural environment; the produce they grow is completely organic, their farm uses only green energy and Iris’ 40 members are employed under cooperative principles, so everyone has a stake in the business and a say in how it’s run. So who better to provide us with deliciously authentic Italian pasta?
On teaming up with Suma Elisabetta Acerbi, export manager for Iris, says “We’ve been a workers’ cooperative since 1978 and have always farmed and manufactured using organic principles. It’s great to have the opportunity to bring a co-branded product to the UK market with another workers’ cooperative”. The relationship doesn’t end there; a coop member from Iris will shortly be trading places with a Suma member in a worker exchange. We’ll get to know each other better and no doubt learn a lot from each other along the way!
wheat cultivation on Iris’ farm
pasta extruded through bronze dies, resulting in a superior texture
The Suma / Iris range of Organic Pasta is available to buy in wholesale and bulk quantities through our online ordering site.
Alternatively you can buy direct from all good health food shops and wholefood shops. To find out about your nearest local stockist please telephone Suma on 01422 313845 or email info@suma.coop
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This is a delicious way to maximise the flavours of fresh, tasty ingredients. The recipe also works well with spaghetti or penne pasta and is great for a quick weeknight supper.
Higher in protein content than any other grain
This delicious recipe is taken from a collection produced by the Whale Tail Cafe, in Lancaster. The Whale Tail Cafe specialise in vegetarian and vegan cuisine, and have been great customers to Suma for over 20 years!
After years of political and public campaigning, the BUAV’s (British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection) efforts have finally paid off. The new Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition has included a pledge on banning the cruel and unnecessary use of animals in household product testing in their joint plans for government.
Read about Little Valley Brewery, who make Suma Organic Beers. They produce great organic beer, in a small scale brewery in the Calder valley, West Yorkshire.
Read about the Suma Soap and Shampoo ranges, which are cruelty-free certified products and suitable for vegans.
Suma help the Huddersfield Support Group for Autism to raise money for their annual summer play scheme.
The UK Cabinet Office are serious about using worker cooperatives to deliver public services – Suma is able to help drum up support
In preparation for the late summer fruit harvest here is a unique way of using Suma Blackcurrant and Apple Concentrate as a sugar substitute for Jam making.
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