We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING
Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Moneysaving idea
pawpurrs
Posts: 3,910 Forumite
I used to have a health food supplier deliver to me direct at wholesale prices, there is a minimum order of about £200.
But what I did is order approx once a month with a group of friends, and we would share the stuff out.
So we would get trays of tinned toms, baked beans, hot chocolate, big tubs of bouillion etc.
As it was all organic and good quality it wasnt that cheap ie nothing like tesco economey, and you had to pick and choose as some things were still cheaper at the supermarket, but it was great also supporting a good company rather than a supermarket.
The companies I used were marigold foods and Infinity foods.
Might try setting it up again. :T
But what I did is order approx once a month with a group of friends, and we would share the stuff out.
So we would get trays of tinned toms, baked beans, hot chocolate, big tubs of bouillion etc.
As it was all organic and good quality it wasnt that cheap ie nothing like tesco economey, and you had to pick and choose as some things were still cheaper at the supermarket, but it was great also supporting a good company rather than a supermarket.
The companies I used were marigold foods and Infinity foods.
Might try setting it up again. :T
Pawpurrs x 
0
Comments
-
great ideapawpurrs wrote:I used to have a health food supplier deliver to me direct at wholesale prices, there is a minimum order of about £200.
But what I did is order approx once a month with a group of friends, and we would share the stuff out.
So we would get trays of tinned toms, baked beans, hot chocolate, big tubs of bouillion etc.
As it was all organic and good quality it wasnt that cheap ie nothing like tesco economey, and you had to pick and choose as some things were still cheaper at the supermarket, but it was great also supporting a good company rather than a supermarket.
The companies I used were marigold foods and Infinity foods.
Might try setting it up again. :T
... I used to run a (non-profit making) wholefoods co-op & we saved an absolute fortune compared to supermarket prices & I loved having my living room full of sacks of things & weighing them all out*, like being a little girl again & playing 'shoppies' 
but it was years ago & the company I used (Real Foods in Edinburgh) closed their wholesale section & I've always regretted having to give it up
*the one I never offered to order again was a box of glace cherries to share, very messy to weigh out!0 -
We use Suma for something very similar - this has been spoken about on here before for anyone wanting more info. Just use the search facility (well, unless squeaky is along soon with links 0
-
I remember the thread - I just can't remember a key word that'll help me find it.
Having said that - maybe "bulk" will do it...
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=91588&highlight=bulk%2A
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=38987&highlight=bulk%2A
Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.DTFAC: Y.T.D = £5.20 Apr £0.50
0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 352.2K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.6K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.3K Spending & Discounts
- 245.2K Work, Benefits & Business
- 600.9K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.5K Life & Family
- 259K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards