A food cooperative or food co-op is a food distribution outlet organized as a cooperative, rather than a private or public company.Food cooperatives are usually consumer cooperatives, where the decisions regarding the production and distribution of its food are chosen by its members.Like all cooperatives, food cooperatives are often based on the 7 Rochdale Principles, and they …

A retailers' cooperative is a type of cooperative which employs economies of scale on behalf of its retailer members. Retailers' cooperatives use their purchasing power to acquire discounts from manufacturers and often share marketing expenses. A retailers' cooperative is essentially a group of independently owned businesses that pool their resources to purchase in bulk, usually by ...