A cooperative and participatory supermarket in Barcelona
FoodCoopBCN operates on Passatge d’Aragó, in the Eixample district. The project was consolidated after several years of collective work that culminated in the opening of the supermarket in 2022. Its structure is non-profit; the members are both owners and users, and combine the operation of a commercial establishment with the democratic management of a consumer cooperative.
Democratic structure and collective management
La cooperativa articula la toma de decisiones a través de una asamblea general donde todas las personas socias tienen voz y voto en asuntos estratégicos y de compras. Day-to-day operations are organised through working groups or “circles” that take on operational and internal coordination functions. Esta estructura sostiene la corresponsabilidad entre quienes forman parte del proyecto y permite distribuir tareas como comunicación, finanzas, gobernanza o atención en el local.
Product offering with sustainability criteria
FoodCoopBCN’s offer includes more than 1,200 food and non-food products selected collectively with criteria of proximity, sustainability and quality. The assortment includes fresh food and bulk products designed to reduce plastic waste, as well as hygiene and cleaning goods. The cooperative gives priority to small and medium-sized producers in the Catalan environment and promotes production practices that respect the environment.
