food retail

For over 30 years, and in communities across the country, retail food cooperatives have been leaders in providing consumers with high-quality local, organic and sustainably produced food. Food co-ops take pride in building relationships with area growers and suppliers. Cooperatives supported the concept of “local” long before local was cool!

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Community Food Co-op

Since 1970, the Bellingham, Washington, Community Food Co-op has had strong ties to its community and local suppliers.

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Community Food Co-op

Kind of Co-op: consumer, food retail

La Montanita

Community-owned consumer cooperative La Montanita has long been committed to local farmers and producers in its region.

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La Montanita

Kind of Co-op: consumer, food retail

PCC Natural Markets

PCC Natural Markets, the largest consumer-owned natural food co-op in the U.S., founded the PCC Farmland Trust, an independent, community-supported 501(c)(3) land trust in 1999.

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PCC Natural Markets

Kind of Co-op: consumer, food retail

Weavers Way Co-op

Weavers Way showcases urban farming through its Weavers Way Farm.

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Weavers Way Co-op

Kind of Co-op: consumer, food retail

The Wedge

The Wedge brings natural food to its members while helping to strengthen the position of sustainable local producers.

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The Wedge

Kind of Co-op: consumer, food retail