Group Buying: GAS and GODO

The document explores the use of Solidarity-Based Purchasing Groups (GAS) and the GODS model as tools for direct sales and short supply chains in the agricultural sector, facilitating a direct link between small local farms and end consumers through regular collective orders. GAS, which are non-profit associations, promote conscious consumption, environmental sustainability and closer ties between producers and consumers, managing logistics and distribution via centralised collection points. The price is agreed directly with the producers, ensuring fair remuneration. The model, established in 1994 in Fidenza, saw significant growth between 2012 and 2014, before stabilising thereafter.