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Values
Our Values do not sit at the peripheries of our business;
they are and have been, pivotal to our ethos for 50 years. This is our bottom line and what motivates us both in the here and now and in the long-term.
Like all cooperatives, Infinity Foods values are based on self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, cooperative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.
The 6 pillars of our values are Cooperation, Vegetarian, Environment, Local, Fairtrade and Organic.
Vegetarian
Infinity Foods is a worker co-operative: democratically run by its workers for its workers. From the outset and for over 50 years Infinity Foods has been committed to providing an extensive range of high quality vegetarian foods.
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Local
In an increasingly global economy, the over-centralisation of food production not only means that it travels further than ever before, but also that we lose our connection to the food that we eat.
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Environment
We are committed to operating our business with the lowest impact on the environment and our local community. This means we think about how we source our energy, how we dispose of waste and what packaging we use.
Over the past 50 years, we have donated and supported many charities and projects in support of our local and national environment. See Community Giving
Fairly Traded
Many of our products now bear the widely recognised ‘Fairtrade’ label, an independently audited consumer label that guarantees a fair deal for producers in the developing world. We stock as wide a range of products with the ‘Fairtrade’ label as possible.
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Fairness is more than a value—it’s a way of life. As a worker co-operative, we believe that every individual who helps our business thrive deserves a wage that allows them to thrive, too.
That’s why we’re proud to pay all our team members a thriving wage, one that reflects the real cost of living in Brighton and Hove, a city as vibrant as it is challenging to afford.
Paying fair wages is one of the many ways we aim to build a strong, happy community, where everyone can live with dignity and opportunity.
What Is a Thriving Wage?
By paying our team members a thriving wage that starts at
£13.85 per hour
we’re not just fulfilling a duty; we’re making an investment in their well-being and in the future of the community we all share. Members of Infinity Foods Cooperative can earn above the national average wage too.
Building a Stronger Community
Fair wages do more than put money in workers’ pockets—they help create a stronger, more resilient local economy. When workers are paid fairly, they spend locally, supporting other businesses and services. It’s a cycle of upliftment that benefits everyone.
Fairness is contagious. By choosing to shop with businesses that prioritise fair wages, you’re supporting a future where equity is the norm, not the exception.
What Can You Do?
Supporting businesses that value their workers is a powerful way to promote equality and strengthen communities. When you shop at Infinity Foods, you’re doing just that. Every purchase helps sustain our commitment to fair prices, a thriving wage, and ethical practices.
So, the next time you visit us, know that you’re making a difference—not just for yourself, but for the team behind the tills, the shelves, and the bakery ovens. Together, we’re proving that fairness and community can go hand in hand.
Because a fair day’s pay isn’t just good for workers—it’s good for everyone.