CHEAPER AND SAFER FOODS FROM COOPERATIVES

CHEAPER AND SAFER FOODS FROM COOPERATIVES It is very difficult to expect commercial sources of food supplies to lower their prices, because they must cover their costs and make money as well. That is how it is in a money-making business, and there is no way about it. But if that is so? Is there still a way to buy foods that are not only cheaper, but are also safer? My answer to that is yes, if you buy from cooperatives that could produce it on their own or are sourcing it from other coops. On the production side, foods sourced from coops are cheaper because they are using their own labor, and they have certain duty-free privileges. On the marketing side, they could offer discounts and rebates to members. Aside from the discounts and rebates, coop members also receive cash dividends at the end of the year, and that also actually translates into savings on food expenses. In some cases, members could avail themselves of free food supplies whenever there are food surpluses on the production side. Food safety is a difficult challenge even for the big companies, but since the coops are owned by the members, they could all work together to ensure the safety of their food products. If you want to buy foods that are cheaper and safer, make sure to join a local coop because there is surely one that is near where you live. IKE SENERES/05-23-2024