27 worker and employee owned food & pantry companies
bread & baked goods
Worker co-op since 1981 in Petaluma, CA. Organic sprouted grain breads, tortillas, and bagels. Sold nationwide at grocery stores and direct online. NOTE: Online store behind password page as of July 2026.
kombucha / ginger beer / mead
Worker co-op in Greenfield, MA. Makes Katalyst Kombucha, Ginger Libation ginger beer, and Draft Mead. Sold regionally and online.
wine
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
grains, flour, baking mixes
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.
dairy / cheese
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.
restaurant
40+ year old worker-owned cooperative in Athens, OH. Mexican-inspired food. One of the longest-running worker co-ops in the US. Online ordering and gift cards available.
Ships: local only — Athens OH
chocolate
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.
chocolate
Organic fair trade chocolate bars sourced from farmer co-ops. Part of broader Equal Exchange online store.
coffee, tea, chocolate, olive oil, nuts, snacks
Full pantry range: coffee, chocolate, tea, olive oil, nuts, bananas available online. Worker co-op since 1986.
herbs / spices / tea / botanicals
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.
specialty coffee / espresso / tea
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
pasture-raised meat
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.
organic fair trade coffee / tea
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
flour, baking supplies
100% employee-owned since 2004. Vermont-based company selling premium flours, baking mixes, tools, and ingredients. Also a B Corporation.
dressings / dips / herbs
100% employee-owned (ESOP since 2014, started at 30% in 2006). Based in Sandpoint, ID. Makes salad dressings, dips, freeze-dried herbs, cheeses, and sauces. Also operates Organicville and Sky Valley Foods brands. Certified EO. Sells online via own site and Amazon/Walmart.
sea vegetables / seaweed
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.
restaurant
BIPOC worker-owned, 100% vegan, tipless Sri Lankan restaurant and drinks in Portland, OR. Online ordering available.
Ships: local only — Portland OR
nut butters
Nunda NY ESOP. Organic peanut, almond, cashew, sunflower butters. Widely available online and in stores.
organic nut butters / honey
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
fermented foods
Greenfield MA worker co-op. Organic pickles, sauerkraut, kimchi, hot sauce. Direct online store with bulk pricing. Northeast distribution only.
Ships: Northeast US only (New England + NY, NJ, PA)
heirloom seeds
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.
heirloom / open-pollinated seeds
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.
convenience store goods / regional brand
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.
small-batch ice cream
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.
butcher / specialty meats
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.
dairy / cheese / ice 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.
tempeh
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)