Are food co-ops worth it? I set one up in my neighbourhood to find out

Intrigued by the possibility of big savings amid cost-of-living pressures, Tom Duggins rallies neighbours for a communal shop

Most people would jump at the chance to save up to 40% – and more in some cases – on their food shopping each week.

Yet if it meant discarding speed and convenience in favour of old-fashioned ideas such as knocking on doors and collaborating with the neighbours, would that enthusiasm remain?