With almost 30 years of experience in the health food sector, Jasper is currently Purchasing director at Essential Trading Co-operative overseeing 6000+ products including grocery, chilled, own label and commodities. Jasper’s main roles include negotiating with new suppliers and spotting trends in retail, as well as sourcing organic, local, and vegan alternatives for the independent sector and maintaining relationships with the company’s suppliers.

Link for Essential Trading is www.essential-trading.coop