A new members’ store called die frischlinge is opening this Saturday in the Enge district of Zurich. On a joint drive back from the Looren farm, co-initiator Alex told the Pico Bio team in detail about the idea. The concept is simple: paying members (CHF 50-80/month) can buy organic food at the store at Waffenplatzstrasse 49 at the purchase price and thus support the cause of the Frischlinge:
– Strengthening the production and consumption of sustainably manufactured products
– more solidarity and exchange between producers and consumers
– Operation of a store that belongs to everyone and does not have to make a profit
– Establishment of participatory forms of consumption and inspiration for other member stores
The cooperative LPG-Biomarkt (“tasty, inexpensive and healthy”) in Berlin, which now has eight branches supplying over 7,000 members and guest customers with organic food, follows a similar approach. We wish Alex and her team every success and hope that the newcomers will meet with similarly strong demand.
Ps. A crowdfunding campaign is currently still running for anyone who wants to take part in advance and secure a discounted subscription.
Source text and image: Pico Bio Newsletter, which you can easily order via info@picobio.ch.