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26 worker owned options
Full pantry range: coffee, chocolate, tea, olive oil, nuts, bananas available online. Worker co-op since 1986.
Biddeford ME worker co-op. Plastic-free fermentation. No direct online sales — perishable product. Find at Whole Foods New England and natural food stores.
Ships: in-store only (ME to NJ region, Whole Foods New England)
Organic fair trade chocolate bars sourced from farmer co-ops. Part of broader Equal Exchange online store.
Member-owned co-op since 1976. Herbs, spices, teas, seasonings. NOTE: member co-op (stores are members), not worker co-op — flag distinction on site.
100% employee-owned ESOP. Organic peanut butter, almond, cashew, tahini, sunflower butters. One of the most worker-democratic ESOPs in the food industry.
Direct link to Real Pickles online store. Pack of 4 jars, cases of 12, bulk 1 gallon and 5 gallon buckets available. Northeast only.
Ships: Northeast US only (New England + NY, NJ, PA)
Fair trade organic olive oil and mixed nuts. Sourced from farmer co-ops in Palestine and elsewhere.
Worker co-op since 1981 in Petaluma, CA. Organic sprouted grain breads, tortillas, and bagels. Sold nationwide at grocery stores and direct online.
Worker co-op in Greenfield, MA. Makes Katalyst Kombucha, Ginger Libation ginger beer, and Draft Mead. Sold regionally and online.
Farmer-owned cooperative (part of Agri-Mark) representing 800+ farm families across New England and NY. First dairy co-op to earn B Corp certification (2012). Cheddar, butter, yogurt, sour cream.
Farmer-owned cooperative of ~80 farm families in Tillamook, OR. B Corp certified 2020. Cheese, ice cream, butter, sour cream, yogurt. Major national brand.
Estate winery on a cooperative farm on Bainbridge Island, WA. First B Corp winery in Washington state. Organic estate-grown wines, direct-to-consumer and regional retail.
Ships: WA / verify
Premium Fairtrade chocolate. 20% owned by Kuapa Kokoo, a Ghanaian farmer cooperative of 100,000+ cacao farmers. B Corp certified (score 114.9). Widely available online and in grocery stores.
100% employee-owned since 2010 when founder Bob Moore gifted the company to his workers on his 81st birthday. Whole grains, stone-ground flours, oats, baking mixes, and cereals.
100% employee-owned since 2004. Vermont-based company selling premium flours, baking mixes, tools, and ingredients. Also a B Corporation.
Worker-owned cooperative with equal pay for all worker-owners. Specializes in heirloom and open-pollinated seeds adapted to the Mid-Atlantic region. Over 800 varieties.
Farmer-owned cooperative in Pearcy, AR. Sells grass-fed beef, pastured pork, and pasture-raised poultry direct to consumers. Founded by small family farms committed to regenerative agriculture.
100% employee-owned (ESOP) since 2017. Based in Hancock, ME. Harvests and processes wild Maine seaweeds: dulse, kelp, nori, wakame, Irish moss, sea lettuce, and blends. Also sells seaweed seasonings, teas, and supplements.
Employee-owned (ESOP). Based in Asheville, NC. Sells heirloom vegetable, herb, flower, and cover crop seeds. Also sells gardening tools, books, and gifts. Certified by Certified EO.
Worker cooperative since 2021. Based in Berkeley, CA. Whole-animal butchery sourcing from small local farms. Online shop sells meat, charcuterie, sauces, and pantry items. Certified EO listed.
Employee-owned (ESOP) since 1974. Based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Iconic Upstate New York convenience store chain with 340+ locations. Online shop sells branded merchandise, private-label jams, coffee, and accessories. Employees own ~40% through ESOP.
Employee-owned (ESOP) since 2020. Based in Baltimore, MD. Handcrafted small-batch ice cream inspired by Baltimore culture and traditions. Known for flavors like Salted Honey Graham and Non-Dairy Chocolate Love. Named after a Nubian pharaoh. Mission-driven company employing returning citizens.
Canada's first certified organic and fair trade coffee roaster, founded 1995 as a worker co-op in Hortonville, Nova Scotia. Roasts to order. Known for social justice mission and direct trade with farming co-ops. 83 products including coffee, tea, and gift items.
Ships: US, Canada
Worker co-op coffee roaster based in Ithaca, NY. Founded 2000, converted to worker co-op. Certified EO member. Roasts single-origin and blended coffees. Also sells brewing equipment and accessories.
Ships: worldwide
Worker co-op based in Nunda, NY since 1976. Makes organic and natural peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower butter, honey, and tahini. B Corp certified. Certified EO member.
Ships: worldwide
Worker co-op organic coffee roaster based in Orange, MA. Founded 1993 by Dean Cycon. Certified EO member. Known for social justice mission and direct relationships with farming communities. Ships coffee, tea, chocolate, and gift items.