Coop was an Official Partner and supported Expo.02. 

Coop's strong ties with society and the economy of our country have led it to become an Official Partner of Expo.02. Coop is represented twice at the Arteplage Neuchâtel: With the Manna exhibition and the Biotavola restaurant.

Coop is the second largest retailer in Switzerland. In addition to the more than 1'000 Coop supermarkets with food and household articles, Coop also includes specialist DIY and hobby stores, department stores, petrol stations, Pronto shops, restaurants and specialist health and beauty shops. Coop stocks a large number of established branded products and a first-class range of wines. The Coop range is characterised by its high-profile own brands. They are characterised by a very good price-performance ratio.

The natural expertise brands Coop Naturaplan, Coop Naturaline, Coop Oecoplan and Cooperación/Max Havelaar are pioneering achievements. In partnership with independent organisations such as BIO SUISSE, the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (RIOA), Swiss Animal Protection and Remei AG, Coop offers a wide range of enjoyable, natural, ecological and ethically profiled products. With the Manna exhibition and the Biotavola restaurant, Coop invites us to reflect on our relationship with food and drink and the impact of our consumer behaviour on the environment and society. Because with our daily shopping, we not only decide on the sequence of menus and calorie intake, but also on a piece of our future quality of life.

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