Bringing Mesoamerican Food Traditions to People’s Food Co-op
By Ryan Gaughan, Raw Foods & Alcohol Buyer, Collective Manager
People’s Food Co-op plays many important roles in supporting the genuine local food economy. We pay a premium price to small farmers for their products, reflecting the real cost of labor and profit margin necessary to maintain their economic survival. Grocery items that are produced blocks away from the co-op share shelf space with leading national brands. And, importantly, we are willing to work with new producers to help them market their products at the co-op, serving as a stepping stone towards broader distribution and economic viability for their new businesses.
