Frequently asked questions

We’ve come to a point where consumerism and convenience rule.

Unfortunately, the result of these two things is an overuse of natural and fast depleting resources, plus a deluge of trash impacting oceans and wildlife.

Even in a country like Sweden, where we have an efficient waste management system and where we recycle a huge amount, there is a negative impact.

Plastics are (mostly) made of fossil fuels and can’t be recycled endlessly, some can’t be recycled at all so are burnt or end up in a landfill.

We simply can’t carry on living like we are the only person on earth. There are a lot of us and we need to reflect that in our use of resources. We are creatures of habit though, so making changes to our everyday rituals (like food shopping) doesn’t come easily.

We actually have very little. For customers, another plus point of shopping at Gram is that you can buy as little (or as much) as you like.

So, you could just buy the right amount for a recipe, and then avoid having the package leftover, which will inevitably be thrown away when you discover it at the back of the cupboard a few months later.

With dry products, we reduce the price when it reaches its best before date. If there is a product we find we can’t sell we work with food-rescue groups (like Rude Food in Malmö) who use the food as long as it is safe to eat.

We work with a couple of large wholesalers and we buy from them, just like a big restaurant kitchen does. Mostly in 25kg paper sacks (for items such as like rice, seeds, oats, etc.) 

We try to have as many local collaborations as possible, if we can have a relationship with the producer, we get to have a better discussion about how we want the products packaged and delivered.

Examples of this are chocolate and candy that are made in Malmö and delivered to us in boxes, which are then taken away and reused by the supplier.

We have the same system for sweets, tea, halloumi cheese, eggs, and honey. We work with as many local producers as possible as eating local is also a big environmental plus. 

Some of our suppliers deliver products in reusable glass bottles or jars, so the customer pays a charge (pant) for the container, which they get back when they return it. The bottle then gets sent back to the supplier for cleaning and refilling. We do this for milk and kombucha.

We are unable to compete with supermarket prices being a small independent store. But we always aim to be the same as, or even under, all good organic brands

No, we have a wide variety of products. Ranging from detergents, soaps, deodorants, and brushes to reusable bottles, menstrual cups and ceramics.

Take a look at our products

C. 95% of our products are organic. 

Our guide for selecting products is that they are preferably organic and local. If it’s not organic it might be local or simply be a great thing to have in bulk, but that’s hard to find in organic and bulk (like chickpea flour).

We look for products that are made as locally as possible. Many of our household products (soaps, shampoo bars, cloth coffee filters, etc.) are made in Sweden.

We also sell Sweden’s quinoa, beans, and lentils. Other local products include oats, flour, honey, sweets, kombucha, oil, halloumi cheese, vegan butter etc.