The Co-op Wars

With the grocery industry overrun by corporations, laser-focused on speed and convenience rather than quality, it may feel like there are limited options for people who want more equitable and sustainable food. However, food cooperatives (“co-ops”) offer an alternative to traditional shopping. Co-ops are essentially owned and run by their own shoppers; they’re meant to provide a way for local vendors to sell fairly to local consumers, meaning that money goes to neighborhood gr