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Selling Local at The Coop

What is Local?

Hunger Mountain Coop defines “local” as anything grown or value-addedin the state of Vermont or within 100 miles of The Coop. Value-added refers to the enhancement of a product by a company before the product is offered to customers. Local products are not just something we stock on our shelves; they are part of our Mission.

Hunger Mountain Coop Supports Local

The Coop carries more than 1,700 local products from Vermont and our neighbors in New Hampshire, Maine, New York and Canada
The Coop’s sales grew to over almost $20 million in 2012. Over 31% of The Coop’s retail sales were from local (Vermont) products!
In 2012, The Coop paid out almost $6.1 million in exchange for goods and services from Vermont Vendors.

Becoming a Vendor at Hunger Mountain Coop

If you’re interested in becoming a vendor at The Coop, please contact the appropriate staff member listed below. We’re always looking to bring in more local products. We carefully evaluate all potential products based on the following criteria: quality, quantity, ingredients, labeling, price, packaging, availability, potential “fit” into our product mix, and distribution.