In today’s grocery stores, food options that prioritize affordability and convenience over health and nutrition are abundant. However, a dedicated community in Atlanta, Georgia refuses to compromise their well-being for low-nutrient, sugar-laden food options. These individuals have taken control of their food choices by shopping at Sevananda Natural Foods Market, a local grocery co-op.

As members of Sevananda, these individuals shop with confidence knowing that their co-op understands their desire for nutritious, high-quality food. These individuals also have a say in the types of products available as, with their co-op membership, they can provide input and influence the selection of products offered within the store.

Sevananda Natural Foods Market

A grocery co-op, also known as a food cooperative, is a type of retail store owned and controlled by its members. Co-ops are typically focused on offering fresh, healthy food and natural products, and they often prioritize local and organic products, fair trade, and sustainable agriculture. Members of a grocery co-op usually pay an annual fee or purchase a membership share to join, and they then have a voice in the management and direction of the store. In addition to providing access to healthy food, grocery co-ops can also serve as a gathering place for members to connect and build community.

Partnership with Local Farmers

Grocery co-ops like Sevananda care about getting fresh and delicious food for their members. They buy from local farmers to help the environment and support local businesses. They also work to procure a variety of foods and focus on building strong connections between local farmers and their members. By focusing on local food, their members get healthy options and help make a better food system.

Ponix Farms Join Sevananda

Shortly after meeting, the leaders at Sevananda and Ponix identified the relationship went far beyond just business – they found a connection over their common visions for creating healthier communities with access to fresh produce that wasn’t contaminated by pesticides or artificial fertilizers.

It quickly became clear that this partnership would be mutually beneficial for both companies as well as the entire community. Ponix began to sell hydroponic lettuce, spring mix, and microgreens in Sevananda’s store.

Ponix extends Sevananda’s Access to Locally Sourced Food

The partnership between Ponix and Sevananda is more than a mutually beneficial business relationship. This partnership impacts the whole community.

Ponix is an Atlanta-based hydroponic farmer. Hydroponic farming provides a healthy alternative in terms of both the food produced and the impact on the environment. The controlled environment of hydroponic systems allows for the use of organic inputs free from harmful chemicals and pesticides, resulting in cleaner and more nutritious produce.

By growing crops locally, it is possible to access fresh produce with higher levels of nutrients than produce that has been transported over long distances. The benefit of enhanced nutrition is transforming the lives of the co-op members at Sevananda Natural Foods Market.