A food processing cooperative is a type of cooperative where members come together to process and package food products. The goal is usually to improve the economic situation of the members by providing them with a market for their products and reducing costs through collective action. Members of the cooperative typically own a share and have a say in the management and direction of the organization. Food processing cooperatives can cover a wide range of food products, from raw products to finished goods, and can operate on a local, regional, or national scale