Worker co-operatives are like any other business. However, unlike conventional businesses its Members (workers) contribute equitably to and democratically control, the capital and finances of their co-operative. Members decide how to use surpluses (profits). Worker co-operatives should provide the pay and other benefits that members need and want, managing the business to provide them…
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Tummy Care
This year we are supporting Brighton Festival, and in 2021 the theme is care. The theme of the festival is care, and by that I really mean looking after ourselves and thinking about others. Those two things are so important. Someone said to me the important thing is to ‘take it easy but take it…
Oral hygiene that gives the planet a break
The NHS recommends brushing your teeth twice a day for a full two minutes, thoroughly cleaning all surfaces of the teeth. It sounds easy right and we have all been doing it for as long as we can remember, but it can be difficult to stick to that guideline, and inadequate or irregular brushing can…
Intensive pesticide use is not ok!
Last year Infinity Foods Co-op Shop & Bakery launched our ‘Growing a green future’ campaign. When we asked, why does a ‘new normal’ need to mean worse? We could further democratise the way we all work and live, with more co-operatives and harness our full potential by putting our natural environment first, as well as…
Home For Christmas
When the nights get longer and the temperature drops we all want to get home, snuggle up and keep warm. But, not everyone has that luxury and our wildlife are struggling too. That is why this Christmas we are supporting Migration, Hibernation and Refugees. Every year we see birds migrating in and out of the…
Veganuary, New Year resolutions & Promotions
2019 has been quoted as the ‘year of the vegan’. with sign-ups to Veganury higher than ever! In a VoucherCode survey, it has been predicted that over 2.66 million Brits are set to ditch meat and dairy in 2019. What better place to embrace the plant-based diet than in Brighton! Plant Based News says Brighton is the vegan capital…
Our Fight with Palm Oil
The awareness of palm oil is suddenly more prevalent than ever! Infinity foods Shop has been well aware of the sustainability and environmental problems caused by palm oil production as far back as 2013! We carried out a full audit in 2015 on the Body Care and Household products which then spread to the whole…
2018 International Day of Cooperatives
2018 international day of cooperatives is led by the United Nations and end Cooperative fortnight on the 7th of July. That’s a lot of cooperation! Cooperatives have sustainability in their DNA, with ‘concern for the community’ as the seventh of their guiding principles. That is why this year we are celebrating the great work that…
Wake Up To Organic!
13 June 2018 come in and get a free organic breakfast. Wake up to Organic is an EU objective to help support the great work that organic farming practices and organic living does for the environment, health and well being for everyone and the planet! Infinity Foods has been flying the flag for Organic farming…
Mothers day
Mother’s day isn’t just about your mother, it might be about your partner who is a mum, or yourself, or someone you know who is a mum. Motherhood is a very complex role in life. I have wanted to be a mother since I was in my mid twenties but due to many factors I…