Ownership News and Blog Posts
About Us – Global Ends Policy
About Us & Global Ends Policy The French Broad Food Co-op is a grocery store that focuses more on people...
Read MoreThe Cooperative Principles
The Cooperative Principles 1. Voluntary, Open Ownership Open to all without gender, social, racial, political, or religious discrimination.You may shop,...
Read MoreBylaws and Policy Manual
The French Broad Food Co-op Board of Directors is the body elected to represent the ownership, and hold ultimate legal...
Read MoreBig Owner Benefit Change
Beginning February 14, 2024, we are rolling out an exciting change in owner benefits! All owners will receive an extra...
Read MoreCo-op Happenings – News From the Board, June 2023
Since our last newsletter: We have elected a new executive committee, another new board member, as well as a new...
Read MoreCo-op Happenings – News From the Board, December 2022
Co-op Happenings – News From the Board, December 2022 You may meet all of our new and current board members...
Read MoreAll About Special Orders
WANT 20% OFF ALL THE TIME? Special orders are 20% off for owners and 10% off for the general public....
Read More100% Organic Produce
The Produce Department of the French Broad Food Co-op offers exclusively organically grown produce. The vast majority of both our...
Read MoreWho Owns Your Grocery Store?
By JON STEINMAN is the author of “Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants” (New...
Read MoreCo-op FAQs and Facts
Co-op FAQs and Facts Food co-ops are owned by folks in their communities, just like you, who value healthy, delicious...
Read MoreCommon Myths About Food Co-ops
Common Myths About Food Co-ops For food lovers on the hunt for fresh local produce and healthy, sustainable products, the...
Read MoreTell The World You Own It!
Tell the World You Own It By: Co+op You may be surprised by all the types of co-ops around you. From...
Read MoreI Own a Grocery Store with Some Friends
I Own a Grocery Store with Some Friends By: Mandy Makinen I am probably the last person you would expect...
Read MoreYou Are the Co-op Difference
You are the reason food co‑ops are here By: Co+op, stronger together Food co-ops were formed by people in your...
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