SuperCoop Hamburg
SuperCoop Hamburg is an innovative participatory supermarket that focuses on sustainability and community. Members actively shape the product range, work together, and benefit from fair prices. Together, a socially just and ecologically sustainable change in the food chain is pursued.
About SuperCoop Hamburg
editSuperCoop Hamburg is an innovative participatory supermarket in the heart of the city, based on a cooperative model. Inspired by successful concepts in cities like New York, Paris, and Berlin, SuperCoop Hamburg offers its members the opportunity to actively participate in shaping the supermarket. Here, customers are not just consumers, but also co-determiners and co-creators.
Key Products and Services
editSuperCoop Hamburg offers a comprehensive range of sustainable and regional products. The focus is on organically grown food and products from animal-friendly husbandry. In addition to fresh food, the offering also includes processed products for daily needs. Members have the opportunity to help shape the product range and ensure that the products align with shared values.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of SuperCoop Hamburg is to create fair and sustainable access to food. The company's values are deeply rooted in the principles of fairness, transparency, and sustainability. SuperCoop Hamburg emphasizes fair compensation for suppliers and fair prices for members. The supermarket is not-for-profit oriented, meaning that all surpluses are reinvested to improve prices and optimize processes.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editSuperCoop Hamburg actively supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The supermarket promotes short supply chains and direct contact with suppliers to minimize environmental impact. Through community direct marketing, prices are kept low while suppliers are fairly compensated. Members work three hours a month in the supermarket to reduce personnel costs and keep prices for goods low.
Community and Co-Determination
editA central aspect of SuperCoop Hamburg is the active participation of members. Everyone can engage in working groups and co-determine at the monthly plenary. This community structure promotes not only transparency but also social cohesion. SuperCoop Hamburg is more than just a supermarket – it is a place of encounter, exchange, and community.
Cooperations and Support
editSuperCoop Hamburg is a member of various organizations and works closely with other initiatives to leverage synergies and promote the vision of a just society. Support from IFB Hamburg under the funding guideline "PROFI Impuls" is an example of successful collaboration with funding institutions.
SuperCoop Hamburg invites all interested parties to become part of this movement, whether as a member, co-creator, or supporter. Together, a sustainable change in the food chain is sought, which is both ecologically and socially just.