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What’s a Co-op
A co-op is a democratic, locally-owned enterprise
where people come together for the goods or services they need.
Co-op is the only grocery chain in Atlantic Canada
that partners with local farmers and producers to grow and produce the
food in our stores. From the fields to the aisles, together, we bring
consumers an irresistible offer.
The Co-op system is unique because its beginnings were
in agriculture. In 1927, a group of Maritime producers got together to
share production efficiencies and market their own products. What was
originally called the Maritime Livestock Board, the farmer-owned system
evolved to support many types of producers. Eventually, that premise
grew to include community-owned grocery stores and wholesale distribution
centers.
No other retailer, wholesaler or service provider can claim
the intimate role Co-op has in producing, growing, and retailing food to
Atlantic Canadians. Beef, pork, chicken, dairy, eggs, carrots, pumpkins,
apples, processed foods... our reciprocal relationship means that we sell them
their seeds, feed and other products and then support their business by selling
their products in over 100 Co-op stores throughout Atlantic Canada.
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