Warwick Food Group is delighted to announce that we'll be launching a new Co-op franchise store on campus, ready for the start of the new academic year. 

Replacing the current Rootes Grocery Store, the new Co-op franchise store will conveniently serve up an extensive range of quality, fresh, healthy produce, Fairtrade products and, everyday essentials alongside a strong focus on world food covering South Asian, East Asian, Eastern European, North American & Caribbean, Halal and Mediterranean cuisines.

The new store will also include a huge range of food to go, coffee, hot food and bakery, a dedicated university merchandise section and amazing value and savings through Co-op member deals.

Co-op is dedicated to sourcing products ethically and reducing environmental impact. They were awarded ‘Climate Leader’ of the Year at the Fairtrade Global Awards.

Matt Drew, Director of Food and Beverage for Warwick, said: "The University of Warwick is delighted to be launching a new Co-op franchise store on campus to serve our communities that are studying, living, working, and visiting the University. With our shared values and commitments to sustainability, fair trade, inclusivity and food equality, Co-op is the partner of choice for Warwick and an exciting new addition for our campus community.”

The University will operate the store as a franchise, meaning that our friendly and familiar team will remain.

There will be a period of transition when the current Rootes Grocery store closes for a full refurbishment from 26th July. A temporary pop-up store will open on 28th July to service the campus community until the new Co-op franchise store opens in September (further details to follow). The pop-up store will be located on the ground floor of the SU building, opposite The Finery barbers and will sell a range of everyday essentials.

Martin Rogers, Director of Partnership Development, Co-op, added: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with The University of Warwick which will bring Co-op and the benefits of membership to its exciting and diverse campus community. Our stores are designed to be a hub combining great quality products, value, deals and ethical retailing conveniently, along with community participation and additional customer services. We are proud to be launching our latest store at Warwick, and to be part of community life and conveniently serving those that are studying, living, working, and visiting the University.”

Find out more about the benefits of Co-op membership, and how to join, at coop.co.uk/membershipLink opens in a new window