Frequently asked questions

Gram

  • 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. 

How to shop at Gram

  • If you bring your own containers with you, make sure they are clean and dry. Then follow these simple steps: 

    1. Weigh: your container on the scale with the lid on. Remember to write the weight on your container 

    1. Fill: your container with whatever you need

    1. Pay: by going to the till 

    We have brown paper bags in various sizes. So if you don’t bring your own containers, you can use these for free.

    We also sell glass preserving jars in various sizes, bottles for liquids and cloth bags.

    From time to time, there are also donated second-hand jars offered for free. 

  • We take both Swish and card

  • Absolutely! You can order online, pay and then pick it up at our store.

    Address:
    S:t Knuts Torg 8
    211 57 Malmö

    Opening times:
    Monday- Friday: 12:00 - 18:00
    Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
    Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00

Allergies & hygiene 

  • It is. However, if you prefer, you can order online and pick it up at the store (we can even hand-over the order to you outside, just let us know!)

  • As most of our products are dry, they are at very low contamination risk. But of course, we have systems in place to ensure everything is clean and food safe.

    Our containers are washed between batches, i.e. each time we start to fill from a new sack we wash and change the container. We also make sure the containers are left to air dry for 24 hours before they are used to avoid food coming into contact with moisture.

    Once a sack has been opened it gets re-sealed with a clip and put in a food-grade storage box. We also make sure that any allergen products (nuts, flour, etc.) are kept separate. 

  • We follow the same hygiene checks and regulations as any other food business.

    Miljöförvaltningen conducts an annual inspection to ensure we meet all hygiene standards, and we receive approval confirming that everything is up to a high standard.

  • As we buy our products in non-consumer packaging there is no requirement under EU rules for the producer to give a best before date.

    So, some products come with a date, and the ones that don’t, give a crop year instead (the year the product was harvested) so we can ensure it’s not old (crop years are usually 2 years before best before dates on dry products).

    We display a BBD if we have it. 

    The BBD on many of the dry products are also merely a guideline, the product is still edible after that date. So if the date goes out, we continue selling it at a reduced price. 

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