Flatbush Food

What Flatbush Food does

Flatbush Food Co-op is a member-owned grocery cooperative founded in 1976 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company operates a single retail store at 1415 Cortelyou Road, open 6am to midnight daily, with departments spanning 100% organic produce, grocery and dairy, meat/poultry/fish, wellness, bulk foods, beer and cider, and a deli and juice bar. It supports 275+ local producers and holds organic, Non-GMO, and fair trade certifications, while accepting SNAP/EBT benefits.

The cooperative generates revenue primarily through in-store retail grocery sales, supplemented by a member-ownership model in which individuals purchase a refundable $200 equity share (payable in installments) and receive one-vote governance rights, exclusive discounts through a Community Partnership Program of 10+ local Brooklyn businesses, and annual patronage dividends. Distribution is anchored by the physical store, with tiered home delivery ($5/$8/$12 by zone, $60 minimum) and curbside pickup ($5 fee) extending reach across five core Brooklyn zip codes and beyond.

Underlying technology is minimal: the co-op uses a Constant Contact email newsletter, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest), and standard e-commerce for delivery/curbside ordering. There is no proprietary app, no disclosed technology stack, and no AI or automation layer described in available data. The product portfolio also includes a small private-label line, Co-op Made, covering supplements and merchandise.

Name

Flatbush Food

Legal name

Flatbush Food Co-op

Website

https://flatbushfood.coop

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Flatbush Food Co-op is a member-owned grocery cooperative founded in 1976 in Brooklyn, New York, operating a single retail store offering 100% organic produce, local and fair trade goods, deli and wellness products, plus home delivery and curbside pickup to member-owners and the surrounding community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Organic Grocery Retail

NAICS

Grocery and Convenience Retailers (4451), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Retail-Grocery Stores (5411), Retail-Food Stores (5400)

akta.pro primary industry

Member-Owned Food Cooperatives (CRAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community-Owned / Nonprofit Grocery Stores (CRAHALAB), Food Co-ops with Online Ordering & Pickup/Delivery (CRAHALAH), Food Co-ops with In-Store Prepared Foods & Deli (CRAHALAF)

Keywords

• Organic grocery retail
• Cooperative supermarket
• Natural foods store
• Local produce sourcing
• Fair trade products

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Grocery Sales: Revenue from selling organic, local, and fair trade products including produce, grocery, dairy, meat, poultry, fish, wellness items, bulk foods, beer, cider, and deli items through their physical retail location.
2. Member Equity Investment: One-time $200 equity share investment from member-owners, payable in full or installments ($25 minimum initial payment plus $15 processing fee, followed by $25 annual payments). Investment is refundable upon departure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Flatbush Food Co-op operates a single full-service grocery store at 1415 Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn, New York, selling organic produce, grocery and dairy items, meat, poultry, fish, wellness products, bulk foods, beer and cider, and prepared deli and juice bar offerings. The cooperative supplements its physical retail with home delivery (zoned Brooklyn service with a $60 minimum) and curbside pickup. Membership is sold as a $200 refundable equity share that grants each member-owner one vote in cooperative governance and eligibility for patronage dividends.

Product overview

Flatbush Food Co-op is a member-owned grocery cooperative in Brooklyn, New York, established in 1976. The company operates a single retail location offering a range of departments including 100% Organic Produce, Grocery & Dairy, Meat/Poultry & Fish, Wellness, Bulk Foods, Beer & Cider, and a Deli & Juice Bar. The co-op also provides Home Delivery and Curbside Pickup services. Their product portfolio centers on organic, local, Non-GMO, and fair trade products, complemented by their own Co-op Made branded supplements and merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Organic Produce Department 100% certified organic produce department offering local and in-season items sourced from 275+ local producers, located inside the Brooklyn retail storefront.
• Grocery & Dairy Department Grocery and dairy assortment of organic, local, and Non-GMO certified products that are minimally processed, including gluten-free, kosher, and vegan options.
• Meat, Poultry & Fish Department Organic, local, kosher, and free-range meats including grass-fed and pastured varieties, as well as wild-caught fish and seafood.
• Wellness Department Wellness assortment of organic, natural, and fair trade health and body care products, including Flatbush Food Co-op branded supplements.
• Bulk Foods Department Bulk assortment of organic and all-natural flours, spices, grains, nuts, dried fruits, seeds, beans, and other dry goods sold in bulk quantities.
• Beer & Cider Department Beer and cider selection focused on local NYC and New York State craft producers, with curated US and European selections.
• Co-op Kitchen Deli & Juice Bar In-store deli and juice bar serving housemade and local ready-to-eat foods, fresh juices and smoothies, all-natural cold cuts and cheeses, and fair trade coffee.
• Home Delivery Service Home delivery service for co-op groceries serving Brooklyn zip codes 11226, 11218, 11230, 11210, 11203 and surrounding Brooklyn areas, with a $60 product minimum and zone-based delivery fees.
• Curbside Pickup Service Curbside pickup service at the Brooklyn store with no purchase minimum and a $5 order fulfilling fee; orders are placed via email.
• Member-Owner Equity Share Member-ownership stake in the cooperative priced at $200 total, payable in full or as a $25 minimum initial payment with $15 nonrefundable processing fee plus $25 minimum annual installments, granting one vote in governance and eligibility for patronage dividends.
• Community Partnership Program Member benefit program offering discounts and special offers at 12+ local Brooklyn partner businesses (yoga and fitness studios, theaters, Ayurvedic health services, custom framing, plant care, and educational institutions) to verified Member-Owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $2.6 million returned to member-owners through patronage dividends since 2015

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Alden Moves Dance TheaterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDance and Pilates studio at 1203 Church Avenue, Brooklyn offering $40 for a 3-class Pilates Intro and $20 off Pilates Tune-Up Package to Flatbush Food Co-op member-owners.
• BeNourished with Jennifer KurdylaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAyurvedic health consultation service offering 10% off initial consultation and free month access to on-demand virtual yoga library for member-owners.
• Brooklyn Lifelong LearningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational institution offering 10% off for first-time members to Flatbush Food Co-op member-owners.
• Cocoon StudiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerYoga and wellness studio at 1606a Newkirk Ave, Brooklyn offering 2-week unlimited trial for $45 and 10% off all workshops.
• Flatbush FrameworksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCustom framing service offering 20% off framing services to member-owners.
• Houseplant ConciergeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlant care service offering 20% off first service to member-owners.
• Kings TheatreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment venue at 1027 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn offering 10% off select event tickets purchased at box office.
• Make Chem PossibleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChemistry education lab at 1209 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn offering 5% off one open lab session per month.
• YMCA FlatbushminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness facility at 1401 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn offering 20% off memberships and sign-up fee waived for member-owners.
• YMCA Prospect Park & Park Slope ArmoryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness facility at 357 9th Street, Brooklyn offering 15% off memberships for member-owners.
• New York Blood CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlood donation organization partnered with co-op to host blood drives on-site, helping save lives in NYC.
• Lower East Side Ecology CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization providing e-waste recycling services at co-op during Sustainable Sunday events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Whole Foods Market: Largest national organic-focused grocery chain. Competes for the same organic-shopper segment in Brooklyn but offers a much broader assortment, full digital infrastructure, and nationwide scale.
• Trader Joe's: National specialty grocer with strong private-label and natural/organic positioning. Overlaps with Flatbush Food Co-op on organic and curated product assortment and benchmarks operating efficiency at scale.
• Aldi: Large hard-discount grocery chain with an expanding organic/private-label assortment. Competes for value-conscious Brooklyn shoppers and pressures neighborhood grocers on price.

Direct peers

• Seward Co-op: Member-owned food cooperative with a multi-location format in Minneapolis. Compares on cooperative ownership structure, organic/local focus, and community-ownership positioning, though at a larger scale.
• Park Slope Food Coop: Brooklyn-based member-owned food cooperative that is the most direct analog to Flatbush Food Co-op. Both operate single-location cooperative grocery stores serving Brooklyn neighborhoods with organic, local, and member-owned models.
• Greene Hill Food Coop: Brooklyn food cooperative operating with similar member-ownership, organic, and local-producer sourcing. Directly competes for the same Brooklyn organic-shopper demographic.
• Bushwick Food Coop: Brooklyn-based member-owned food cooperative with a similar member-equity, organic, and community-driven model. Shares the same cooperative governance and Brooklyn organic-shopper overlap.

Emerging players

• Imperfect Foods: Online direct-to-consumer grocery focused on sustainable, local, and 'imperfect' produce. Adjacent competitor in the organic/local space, attacking via delivery rather than storefront.

Regional players

• Key Food: Regional cooperative-affiliated grocery banner serving NYC neighborhoods. Comparable as a neighborhood grocer serving Brooklyn, though positioned at mass-market price points rather than organic specialty.
• Union Market: Brooklyn specialty grocer with a focus on local, artisanal, and specialty food products. Comparable in product curation and NYC specialty positioning but operates as a for-profit retailer rather than a cooperative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FlatbushFoodCoop
• Instagraminstagram.com/flatbushfood
• TikToktiktok.com/@flatbushfood
• Pinterestpinterest.com/flatbushfood
• Xx.com/FlatbushFood

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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