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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, 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




I 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.


They have these in the U.S. Chambers of Commerce and industry organizations, especially lobbying groups, are numerous.




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