They're produced responsibly using sustainable farming methods and quality ingredients by trusted suppliers who share our values. Here’s a snapshot of the Essential Waitrose & Partners range
All our beef is from carefully selected British farmers who share our values on animal welfare and producing food sustainably. Essential beef comes from prime cattle, from both native and continental breeds, that are fed a healthy grass and cereal-based diet
Our carefully selected UK farmers share our values on animal welfare, providing birds with more daylight and space – our chickens have around 20% more room to be themselves compared with the industry average. All of the chicken we use in our food is from our own higher welfare flocks
All Essential fresh pork, including sausages, bacon, ham and gammon, comes from British pigs born outside and then housed in straw-bedded airy barns
Available in three classic flavours, these crisps are made with British potatoes cooked in high oleic sunflower oil, which is high in monounsaturated fats
Our tinned tomatoes are grown in Italy and are selected for their high quality and rich flavour. They’ll be great in your spaghetti bolognese
Our pole and line caught tuna chunks are certified as sustainable to the MSC standard, and go brilliantly in a salad, sandwich or pasta bake
All of our milk comes from a long-established group of carefully selected British dairy farmers. We guarantee that the cows providing our fresh milk and cream spend at least 120 days a year grazing
Essential bananas are added to customer’s baskets online more than any other product. What’s more, all the bananas we sell are 100% Fairtrade, meaning growers are guaranteed a minimum price as well as a premium to invest in their communities
These prawns are certified as responsibly farmed by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), and can be cooked from frozen which makes them extra convenient
Essential eggs come from a white feathered hen laying pure white eggs. This breed is used across the globe owing to its incredible efficiency; consuming less feed for every egg, meaning the lowest possible environmental impact
These pure cotton buds are made with 100% pure cotton tips and paper stems