Altogether Better by Suma

What have yellow split peas got to do with your morning coffee? In episode five of Altogether Better by Suma, we meet Amy and Zuza from Sproud to find out.We explore the story behind the Swedish plant-based drinks brand, why yellow split peas are its key ingredient, and how its drinks work in everything from flat whites to everyday cooking.In this episode:• The journey from yellow split pea to finished carton.• What goes into Sproud’s drinks and how the range differs.• Practical tips for steaming, pouring and making coffee.• Seasonal drinks inspiration for cafés.• Challenging perceptions of pea-based drinks.Whether you’re choosing products for your shop, developing your café menu or simply curious about something different for your next brew, join us for a closer look at Sproud.Altogether Better by Suma is the podcast from Suma Wholefoods, bringing you the people and stories behind the products you stock, sell and enjoy.

What goes into the perfect mouthful of pasta?In episode four of Altogether Better by Suma, we meet Andrew, founder of Emilia’s Crafted Pasta, to explore the journey from London restaurants to your storecupboard, traditional pasta making and the art of pairing pasta shapes with sauces.

What can a bamboo toothbrush set in motion?In episode three of Altogether Better by Suma, the podcast from Suma Wholefoods, we’re joined by Tommie, founder of @BambuuBrush, to hear how witnessing plastic pollution while travelling in Asia inspired a business built around one simple change.We explore how that first toothbrush led to a growing collaboration with our Ecoleaf and Alter/Native brands, creating bamboo products for the kitchen and bathroom. From developing and testing new designs to navigating packaging challenges and achieving Vegan Trademark approval, we go behind the scenes to discover what it takes to bring these products to your shelves.Along the way, we talk about caring for bamboo, why it isn’t the right material for every product, and Tommie’s ambitions for tackling plastic use in the travel industry.An honest conversation about practical changes, product development and the people making it happen.Follow Altogether Better by Suma for more stories behind the products you stock, sell and use.

In this episode of Altogether Better by Suma, we sit down with Laura from Seep to talk about rethinking everyday cleaning.We explore how small swaps – from plastic-free sponges to reusable cloths – can make a real difference, without compromising on performance. Along the way, we dig into Seep’s origin story, what it means to be a B Corp, and how consumer habits are starting to shift towards more sustainable choices.We also chat about the future of the cleaning category, the role of social media in driving behaviour change, and why the products we use at home matter more than we might think.If you’re looking for practical ways to reduce waste, challenge the “eco means less effective” myth, and discover a brand doing things differently, this one’s for you.

In the first episode of Altogether Better by Suma, we take a closer look at Ecoleaf, our plant-based household cleaning range designed to help people clean their homes with a lighter impact on the planet.Andy from the Suma marketing team is joined by Becs, who looks after the Ecoleaf range, to talk about what’s happening behind the scenes right now. From winning Best Vegan Cleaning Brand at the Vegan Food & Living Awards to launching brand new products including wrapper-free ‘naked’ dishwasher tablets and UK-made laundry powders, there’s a lot happening for the range.We also dive into the thinking behind sustainable product development – from packaging choices like home-compostable paper bags and prevented ocean plastic bottles, to innovations such as bamboo cleaning tools and new refill solutions designed to help customers reduce waste at home.Along the way we chat about spring cleaning, share a few surprisingly useful cleaning hacks, and look ahead to what’s next for the brand – including new plastic-free kitchen products and exciting industry collaborations.If you’re interested in ethical household products, sustainable packaging, or the future of zero-waste cleaning, this episode is packed with insight.