Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants

Food co-ops are the epicenter of our food-gathering ritual, and Grocery Story makes a compelling case for their transformation as the emerging frontier in the local and good food movements. They deconstruct the food retail sector and show how they spur the creation of local food-based economies and enhance low-income food access.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2019
Publisher: New Society Publishers

Are you ready to take a bite out of change? It's time to put the power of food co-ops on your plate and help grow your local food economy. Food has become a central focus in our efforts to raise awareness about the impact of our choices on the world. While we've made significant progress in transforming our communities and dinner plates, the grocery store, the epicenter of our food-gathering ritual, has surprisingly received less attention.

Through in-depth analysis, inspiring stories, and real-life examples of American and Canadian food co-ops, "Grocery Story" makes a compelling case for transforming the grocery store aisles as the emerging frontier in the local and good food movements. Author Jon Steinman:

• Delves into the food retail sector and uncovers the shadows cast by corporate giants.
• Advocates for food co-ops as an alternative.
• Explains how food co-ops foster the development of local food-based economies and improve access to affordable, nutritious food for low-income communities.

"Grocery Story" is a must-read for everyone who eats. Whether you're passionate about eating more local and sustainable food or supporting community economic development, this book will leave you hungry to join the food co-op movement in your own community. So, why wait? Take a step towards a more sustainable and equitable food system today by supporting your local food co-op.

Weight: 474g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780865719071