Product Standards

Good food means different things to different people. That’s why your co-op offers choices so you can decide what’s best for your body within your budget. Our buyers work to source items that reflect our shopper’s needs and values. At Astoria Co+op, we try to make it easier for you to shop for healthy food by doing some of the research and label-reading for you.

What you will not find on our shelves:

  • Artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, or preservatives
  • Trans-fats or high fructose corn syrup
  • Growth hormones or antibiotics in meat and dairy

What you will find on our shelves:

  • Certified organic and local produce
  • Humanely-raised meats & local seafood
  • Wide variety of organic bulk foods
  • Special diet foods (gluten-free, vegan, Paleo & more)
  • Grab & go deli with soups, sandwiches, and salads

As a cooperative, we believe in economic democracy. We encourage you to vote with your dollar on the types of foods and products you want at your co-op. We take product requests and items you’d like to see us carry too so stop by the product request board next time you’re in or email store@astoria.coop.

Are you a producer/vendor looking to get your product on our shelves? Click here to learn about becoming a new vendor.