Our pick of the UK businesses that combine food and drink with a tasty dose of co-operation
Black Cat Café, London
A co-operatively run, 100 per cent vegan cafe. Also hosts events and sells books
Image: Brooke Lark
‘The Bevy’ pub, Brighton
A community hub, funded by more than 700 shareholders and run by locals
Unicorn Grocery, Manchester
A workers’ co-op selling mainly organic, fair trade and local food
OrganicLea, London
Built on derelict allotments, a workers’ co-op community market garden. Operates on organic and permaculture principles
Image: OrganicLea
Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative, UK-wide
A 100 per cent organic, farmer-run, farmer-owned dairy co-op with 270 members and a £100m turnover
Featured image: Michael Dannenberg / www.foodimaging.co.uk
