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In Germany, there are "Genossenschaften"[1], which are cooperatives organized by small members to further a common commercial interest. For example, winemakers,
by wasmitnetzen 6y ago
In Germany, there are "Genossenschaften"[1], which are cooperatives organized by small members to further a common commercial interest. For example, winemakers, which are often family businesses (at least in the area I'm from), often form them to sell wine, to have better leverage against the buyers, which are usually big companies like Aldi.
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eingetragene_Genossenschaft https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eingetragene_Genossenschaft
- humanrebar 6y agoThey have these in the U.S. Chambers of Commerce and industry organizations, especially lobbying groups, are numerous.
- londons_explore 6y agoI believe this would be illegal under price fixing laws in many countries. Multiple companies colluding to set certain terms on sales is illegal in many places.