Unicorn Groceries
Unicorn Groceries, based in Manchester, is one of the largest and most
successful wholefood outlets in the U.K and the focus is always on local,
organic, fairly traded and wholesome goods. The company prides itself on the
high ethical values it has at its core.
The shop is full of information about where products come from and related
issues, so customers may make an informed choice in their purchasing.
Unicorn is a worker co-operative owned and run by its workforce, currently
around 50 members within the 10,000 sq.ft. premises. This flat-rate
pay organisation makes decisions consensus. From a turnover of £3,500
to £3.5 million, from 4 members to 50, Unicorn donates a steady 5% of wage
costs to local and international projects relating to its Principles of
Purpose.
Nominated by hundreds of customers, its achievements have been recognised by
its place in the finals of the BBC Radio 4 Food Awards 2004, where Senior
Producer Margaret Collins thanked us for 'being a food retailing
inspiration'.
Unicorn Grocery has been supporters of Trees for Life since 1999, with an annual
donation in relation to the transport used to get the produce it sells to its door.
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