SuperCoop Berlin GbR

SuperCoop Berlin eG is an innovative, cooperative supermarket that was founded in 2020 in Berlin. This unique enterprise belongs to all who shop, work, and help shape it. SuperCoop offers more than just a shopping place; it is a place of community, collaboration, and collective action.

• Wide Range of Products: SuperCoop offers over 3,000 products, including fresh, organic, and regional foods. There are also non-organically certified products to make shopping accessible for different income levels[2][3][4].
• Co-determination and Participation Rights: Every member has the right to participate in the general assembly and to have a say in important decisions. This ensures a democratic shaping of the supermarket[2][3][5].
• Transparency and Fairness: SuperCoop is characterized by complete transparency in purchasing and management. Members know exactly where the products come from and where their money goes[2][3][5].

The mission of SuperCoop is to create a world where everyone has access to fair, good food and where people and the environment are prioritized over profits. The company's values are based on solidarity, collaboration, and the common good. SuperCoop sees entrepreneurial action as a tool to promote the common good and protect the environment[1][2][4].

• Regional and Biodiversity-Promoting Agriculture: SuperCoop works closely with regional producers and suppliers to promote fair prices and collaborative partnerships. This strengthens local agriculture and supports biodiversity-promoting farming methods[2][4].
• Environmental Protection and Health: By focusing on organic and regional products, environmental protection and public health are promoted. SuperCoop aims to minimize the negative impacts of the food industry on the environment and health[5].
• Community and Social Justice: Members of SuperCoop work three hours per month in the supermarket, which lowers costs and allows for a fairer distribution of value chains. This promotes a strong community and social justice[2][3][4].

SuperCoop is more than just a supermarket; it is a place where people collaborate and learn from each other. Every member can bring in and implement new ideas. The community is central, and through regular events, such as the open house day, non-members are also included in the community[2][3][4].

With its unique cooperative structure and focus on sustainability, fairness, and community, SuperCoop Berlin eG sets new standards in the grocery retail sector and inspires other initiatives to follow this example.

• 1 - https://www.reflecta.network/organisationen/supercoop-8ec4cfa3-2466-4f22-baa3-c6928289ea3b
• 2 - https://www.regionalwert-berlin.de/unsere-partner/supercoop-berlin-eg/
• 3 - https://supercoop.de
• 4 - https://www.wetell.de/wetell-spotlight-supercoop/
• 5 - https://supercoop.de/haeufige-fragen/