70% customer-owned grocery co-ops gain popularity in Canada as alternative to corporate grocers.

Grocery co-ops gain popularity as alternative to corporate grocers amid anger and mistrust: Experts say co-ops, owned by members who have a share in the organization, offer a trustworthy and member-centric approach to grocery shopping. With concerns growing over high food prices and profits in the grocery industry, many Canadians are turning to co-ops for local, organic, and ethically produced goods. About 70% of co-ops are owned by customers, providing them voting power in how the organization runs.

May 03, 2024
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