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Beginning February 14, 2024, we are rolling out an exciting change in owner benefits! All owners will receive an extra 10% off Co+op Deals every day, on top of the already low sale price! With this awesome new benefit, we are phasing out the 5% off on the 5th benefit and the unpredictable 10% days. […]
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WANT 20% OFF ALL THE TIME? Special orders are 20% off for owners and 10% off for the general public. You can special order almost anything from us at a discount even if we don’t carry it in the store. Special orders are case quantities of grocery dry goods, cooler and frozen items. Bulk herbs &
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The Produce Department of the French Broad Food Co-op offers exclusively organically grown produce. The vast majority of both our local and non-local produce is Certified Organic. If it’s not Certified Organic, you can be sure that it is organically grown — and that it was grown by a farm within 150 miles from FBFC
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By Jon Steinman, the author of “Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants” (New Society Publishers, 2019). “Who owns your grocery store?” It’s the question emblazoned on the back of a van that has ferried me across 34 states to visit 128 consumer-owned grocery stores (food co-ops) and another
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Co-op FAQs and Facts Food co-ops are owned by folks in their communities, just like you, who value healthy, delicious food that’s good for everyone. We believe that food helps us celebrate our differences and brings us together! Everyone is welcome to shop, eat and hang out at food co-ops. And everyone is welcome to join
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Common Myths About Food Co-ops For food lovers on the hunt for fresh local produce and healthy, sustainable products, the local food co-op may be a hidden gem. Why hidden, you ask? Many people, including co-op shoppers, are not entirely sure how co-ops work—or how to get involved. Luckily, the most common misconceptions can be
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Tell the World You Own It By: Co+op You may be surprised by all the types of co-ops around you. From groceries to health care, co-ops are a vital part of everyday life for people all over the globe. Consider the cup of coffee you enjoyed at breakfast. It was likely purchased from a coffee grower
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I Own a Grocery Store with Some Friends By: Mandy Makinen I am probably the last person you would expect to own a grocery store, and yet, I do. In fact, I own three. I am a Midwestern, married suburban mother of two, my car is twelve years old and most of my fashion finds
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