BEES Coop
@bees-coop.be
Launched in March 2014, BEES Coop (bees-coop.be) is a citizens driven project with the aim of creating the first consumers owned supermarket in Belgium. The main mission of BEES Coop is to allow every citizen to buy quality food - mostly organic and local products - at affordable prices, up to 30% lower than the market average. This objective is strictly linked with a strong attention for producers - assuring them fair prices and supplying conditions - and the environment - preferring loose supplies. The business model of BEES Coop is innovative for a supermarket. In our shop consumers will have a triple hat of consumers, owners and managers of the cooperative. Main decisions will be taken by its members at the General Assembly. Along with that, members will be asked to work as volonteers for 2h45 a month (main and technical tasks will be assured by a team of professional workers). This will: - reduce costs for the cooperatives and economies will be used for reducing final prices to consumers; - allow consumers to regain an active role in consumption, driving it towards a new sustainable path for people and the environment. - demonstrate that a different way of making business in retail sector is possible. We planned to open the supermarket by the end of 2016 in a popular area of Brussels. The shop will be a one stop shopping, distributed on a 700m2 surface. Currently, BEES Coop is organised as an association of 60 volonteers, working in 8 small working groups on different aspects of the project development. One of them is the purchasing group, counting more than 180 households and 280 products (Februray 2015). The aim of the purchasing group is to be the laboratory for the future cooperative in which we test products and all participative activities. Other groups as BEES are growing up in Brussels and in Belgium. Should you need more information on our projet, do not hesitate to contact us for more information, adiveces or help !
BEES Coop's Company Logos
BEES Coop's Brand Colors
Hex Code
Color name
RGB
HSL
CMYK
#FCC300
Amber
252, 195, 0
46, 100, 49
0, 23, 100, 1
#5CBEC3
Fountain Blue
92, 190, 195
183, 46, 56
53, 3, 0, 24
#742E00
Red Beech
116, 46, 0
24, 100, 23
0, 60, 100, 55
About BEES Coop
BEES coop is a Brussels-based cooperative that aims to provide an alternative to traditional supermarkets. As a citizen-led initiative, their mission is to offer high-quality products at affordable prices, benefiting both families and the planet. By becoming a cooperative member through the purchase of shares, you gain access to their supermarket and commit to working 2 hours and 45 minutes every 4 weeks to contribute to the store's operations.
To learn more about BEES coop and get involved, they offer information sessions that cover various topics, including the cooperative's values and how it operates. They also provide opportunities for individuals to support their innovative project by subscribing to additional shares. Located on Rue van Hove 19 in Schaerbeek, BEES supermarket operates from Monday to Saturday, offering convenient opening hours to suit your busy schedule.
They provide different work shifts and time slots to ensure regular team presence, which can be accessed through their intranet. Join the BEES coop movement and be a part of a sustainable and community-driven shopping experience!
Company type
Nonprofit
Year founded
2014
Company size
2-10 employees
