It was formed after a group of neighbors met that summer to organize a cooperative store to provide themselves with whole and natural foods, preferably in bulk quantities to save money.
Co-op Partners Warehouse began as a produce wholesaler and has since expanded into organic milk, cheese and yogurt; soy products, fresh juices and smoothies; and a selection of dry grocery items.
In April 2012, employees of the Wedge's Co-op Partners Warehouse formed a union to voice their dissatisfaction with wages and management decisions.
[6] The Wedge put the farm up for sale in April 2015, deciding to concentrate on its retail operations.
[8] Since 1997, The Wedge has administered a charitable giving program based on the 7th cooperative principle.