Les Trementinaires del Coll-Vallcarca

Direct-from-producer food in El Coll

Les Trementinaires del Coll-Vallcarca is an agroecological food cooperative based in Barcelona’s El Coll neighborhood, in the Gràcia district. Member households organize to buy organic, local, fresh, seasonal, and non-GMO products through direct commercial relationships with producers, without intermediaries.

How the cooperative works

The cooperative distributes orders and meets every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at its space at 8 Carrer de l'Aldea. Orders are managed through the Katuma online store. Members share internal responsibilities through work committees known as “Komandos,” covering areas such as finances, technology, logistics, welcoming new members, events, and external relations. The cooperative also holds a meeting on the second Wednesday of each month.

Products

The selection is organic and mostly locally sourced:

• Organic fruit and vegetables
• Beef, chicken, goat, lamb, and pork, including cured meats
• Fresh fish and seafood
• Organic legumes
• Organic, fair-trade coffee
• Organic bread and pastries
• Cow’s, goat’s, and sheep’s milk products, including milk, yogurt, and cheese
• Organic eggs
• Vegan foods such as tofu, seitan, burgers, and croquettes
• Natural cosmetics, personal care, and eco-friendly cleaning products
• Organic flour and grains
• Plant-based drinks, including oat and rice beverages
• Meat, fish, and vegetable stock
• Organic wine and beer
• Organic olive oil
• Preserves, including legumes, tomatoes, olives, vegetables, and sauces
• Organic chocolate and jams
• Pasta made from different grains
• Organic fruit and vegetable juices
• Honey, pollen, and propolis
• Herbal teas, infusions, and aromatic herbs

Membership and recognition

The cooperative has 29 member households, 23 food producers, a distribution space, and six work committees. In 2011, the Barcelona City Council awarded it the Premi Vila de Gràcia for the best action in defense of sustainability and the environment. In 2024, the cooperative celebrated its 15th anniversary.

Contact

Address: 8 Carrer de l'Aldea, El Coll, Gràcia, Barcelona, 08023. Email: trementinaires.benvinguda@gmail.com. Member and distribution hours: Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. The cooperative is also on Facebook.