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Infinity Foods Workers Co-operative Ltd., is an independent wholefood business based in Brighton[1], specializing in vegetarian, Fairtrade, organic, ethical[2], and natural food and products.[3]
History
1971–1985: Origins and growth
In 1971, Peter Deadman, Jenny Deadman and Robin Bines, opened Infinity Foods, a small retail shop located in a converted terraced house on Church Street, Brighton.[4][5]It was an alternative food retailer, selling organic and natural foods [6]. A growing demand for organic food as a lifestyle choice was reflected the organic farming growth in the 1970s.[7] In 1973, the shop moved to its current site on North Road, Brighton,[8] where it opened a wholesale operation and bakery[9]. Infinity Foods operated informally as a worker cooperative. This is a business where the employees are the owners and collectively manage the company. They have a democratic say in decision-making and share the profits generated by the business, controlling their own workplace through shared ownership and governance. [8] It was formalized legally as a worker cooperative in 1979 under the regulations of the Industrial Common Ownership Movement and established as Infinity Foods Cooperative Ltd. [10] a company owned and collectively managed by its workers.[11] In 1985, a separate wholesale division of the business, Infinity Foods Wholesale, was established and now operates from a warehouse outside of Brighton in Shoreham-by-Sea. [8]
Food Surplus Redistribution
Food surplus redistribution is an attempt to reduce food waste at source. Surpluses can arise for different reasons including food incorrectly labelled, over-ordered, over-supplied, obsolete seasonal stock and damaged packaging.[12] Infinity Foods contributes food and goods to food distribution charities in Brighton [13] including Brighton and Hove Food Partnership. [14]
Certifications
The Soil Association Certification[15] The Soil Association is the UK's largest organic certification body, offering comprehensive standards for a wide range of products including food and drink.[16]
References
- ^ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2007/jun/08/imsogladipolished
- ^ https://www.theargus.co.uk/leisure/events/9117133.infinity-foods-40th-birthday-jubilee-square-brighton-july-2/
- ^ https://www.ft.com/content/236d978c-bbac-11e1-9436-00144feabdc0
- ^ "Infinity Foods - North Laine History". www.northlainehistory.me.uk.
- ^ https://www.newfoodculture.info/QUESTIONS/Appendixes_Q/IRFRO-full-report.pdf
- ^ "Reliable 100 organic food". The Argus. November 7, 2014.
- ^ Inder, Jon (July 25, 2023). "The History of Organic". Greenlife.
- ^ a b c "Infinity Foods: Ethical model has driven food specialist for 41 years". Financial Times. July 2, 2012.
- ^ https://www.newfoodculture.info/QUESTIONS/Appendixes_Q/IRFRO-full-report.pdf
- ^ "INFINITY FOODS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED filing history - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk.
- ^ https://www.uk.coop/understanding-co-ops/what-co-operative/types-co-ops
- ^ "Surplus food redistribution". WRAP.
- ^ https://www.theargus.co.uk/leisure/events/9117133.infinity-foods-40th-birthday-jubilee-square-brighton-july-2/
- ^ https://bhfood.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Final-application-Feb-2015.pdf
- ^ "Organic certificate checker | Soil Association Certification". www.soilassociation.org.
- ^ https://www.thetimes.com/money-mentor/income-budgeting/how-ethical-your-shopping-labels-you-can-trust