Abel & Cole are often described as the original veg box scheme, but since delivering their first organic box in 1988, they’ve grown to now stock over 2,000 lines. They’re always looking for up and coming brands to introduce to their 30,000 weekly deliveries, having previously helped challenger brands such as White Rabbit Pizza, Brown Cow Organics and Cocoa Loco to great things. Their buyers are looking for products and suppliers that have a great sustainability story. Preference is given to those certified organic, BCorp, or Fairtrade but consideration is given to products that are regenerative or circular, innovative, and fully traceable. Categories considered include (but not limited to): Tea & Coffee, Biscuits, Chocolate & Confectionery, Tinned & Jarred, Cooking Sauces & Ingredients, Rice, Pasta, Noodles, Dried Fruit, Ambient Snacks, Condiments, Jams & Spreads, Dairy, Dairy Alternatives, Alcohol, Low/No Alcohol, Soft Drinks, Wellbeing/ Supplements, Chilled Convenience (Ready meals, Pies, Soups), Meat & Fish, Bakery, Meat Alternatives, Deli & Dips, Breakfast Cereals.
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