Flavourful, sustainable and fair trade, Suma’s Italian range delivers on the good life

More than delicious cuisine, Italy is a lifestyle: slow, thoughtful, rooted in tradition, and shared around the table. At Suma, we believe food should nourish more than just the body. It should reflect the values we live by – fairness, sustainability, and community. That’s why our Italian range is about more than just great taste. It’s food done fairly. We partner with trusted growers, many of whom are co-operatives like us, who share our vision for an ethical food system.

Take our extra virgin olive oil: golden, peppery and full of character. It’s cold-pressed from organically grown olives. Or our rich passata and sun-ripened cherry tomatoes, grown in the warmth of southern Italy, harvested at their peak, and packed with nothing but natural goodness. We know that the best ingredients come from farmers who are respected and supported.

Pasta with purpose

Pasta is at the heart of Italian cooking, and at the heart of our range. Whether it’s traditional spaghetti, colourful tricolore fusilli or the wholesome twist of oat pasta casarecce, Suma pasta is made by an Italian farming co-op that ensures fair pay and working conditions.

Pair it with our sauces – Napoletana, Arrabbiata or plant-based Bolognese –
all made using organic tomatoes and a few simple, honest ingredients. No additives,
no shortcuts, just a taste of Italian kitchens, done the Suma way. Or top it off with our green or red vegan pesto, both bursting with herbs, nuts, and flavour.

Fair trade values

At Suma, we believe that how food is made is just as important as what’s in it. We’re a worker co-op – 100% owned and run by the people who work here. Everyone earns the same wage, and every voice matters. Putting people before profit, it reflects our commitment to equality, transparency, and shared responsibility. Our packaging choices prioritise sustainability, and we work to reduce food miles and waste.

We know people value honest, nourishing food, food that tells a story of care, community, and connection. When you choose Suma’s Italian range, you’re not just buying a jar of sauce or a bag of pasta, you’re supporting an alternative food system, one that’s kinder, fairer, and rooted in co-op values. It’s a small act with a big impact.