Talking food co-operatives on ABC Radio Adelaide

22 July 2024

BCCM CEO Melina Morrison and The Barossa Co-op CEO Cathy Main appeared on ABC Radio’s SA & NT Evenings program on Thursday, 18 July 2024.

During their discussion with host Jason Chong, they explored the advantages of co-op supermarkets, their operational mechanisms and the challenges they encounter.

Listen from 16 minutes.

 

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