The Co-op Group and MRH Partnership Makes Good Food Accessible
Jana Pijak — June 21, 2017 — Lifestyle
References: co-operative.coop & thenews.coop
Socially conscious initiative The Co-op Group recently teamed up with service station operator MRH to open seven new retail spaces -- specializing in wholesome convenience store menu offerings.
While healthy food is more embraced by the masses than ever before, it can often come with an expensive price tag, or is reserved for large scale supermarkets. The Co-op Group re-envisions a classic convenience store menu, one that is often synonymous with unhealthy snacks and frozen meals that are not too nutritious.
The's latest venture aims to offer healthy snack and meal options that are not only convenient, but also sold at an accessible price point. The company's partnership with MRH illustrates the growing mass desire for wholesome food, whether in urban, suburban or rural settings.
While healthy food is more embraced by the masses than ever before, it can often come with an expensive price tag, or is reserved for large scale supermarkets. The Co-op Group re-envisions a classic convenience store menu, one that is often synonymous with unhealthy snacks and frozen meals that are not too nutritious.
The's latest venture aims to offer healthy snack and meal options that are not only convenient, but also sold at an accessible price point. The company's partnership with MRH illustrates the growing mass desire for wholesome food, whether in urban, suburban or rural settings.
Trend Themes
1. Wholesome Convenience Store Menus - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagining and transforming convenience store menus to offer healthy and accessible food options.
2. Socially Conscious Food Partnerships - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with service station operators and retailers to create and promote socially conscious food options.
3. Growing Demand for Healthy Convenience - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Addressing the increasing consumer demand for convenient, affordable, and nutritious food choices.
Industry Implications
1. Convenience Store Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establishing partnerships with convenience stores to develop and launch wholesome menu options.
2. Service Station Operations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating socially conscious and healthy food options into service station convenience stores.
3. Food Retail and Distribution - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Addressing the need for accessible and affordable healthy food across urban, suburban, and rural areas.
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