Since opening in 1996 Unicorn Grocery has offered a wide range of fresh and wholesome food to its South Manchester customer base.
Maintaining an approach of direct purchasing and competitive pricing, Unicorn has become one of the largest and most successful wholefood outlets in the UK. In this alternative model of trade, ethical principles remain at the core of the business. The focus is always on local,
organic, fairly traded and wholesome goods.
Around 70 lines of organic fruit and veg represent our region and beyond, at prices accessible to all. Unicorn now owns 21 acres of prime growing land just 14 miles from the shop, further improving and securing our regional veg supply for the future.
The on-site production area keeps shelves stocked with a wide variety of dried foodstuffs, including pulses, grains, nuts, fruits and spices.
In addition to a great range of organic beer and wine there's daily fresh organic bread and a popular deli. Unicorn caters to people seeking dairy free, gluten free and sugar free products.
Unicorn also presents an expanding selection of environmentally friendly baby products, cosmetics and household goods made from natural ingredients. Theshop is full of information about where products come from and related issues, so customers may make an informed choice in their purchasing.
Unicorn is a worker co-operative owned and run by its workforce, currently in excess of 50 members within the 10,000 sq.ft. premises. This flat-rate pay organisation makes all decisions by consensus. From a turnover of £3,500 to £3.5 million, from 4 members to 50, Unicorn donates a steady 5% of wage costs 
to local and international projects relating to its Principles of Purpose. It also contributes to a tree planting scheme with a carbon tax to offset damage to the environment in the running of the business.
Our achievements have been recognised by our customers, who voted us 'Best Independent Shop' in The Observer Food Monthly's 2008 awards and Radio Four food
experts, who named us 2008's 'Best Local Food Retailer'