co-labor Luxembourg has just opened a new shop and café in Walferdange. Already established in Bertrange since 2016 with a grocery-bistro, and following the closure of the shop that was located in Dudelange, this new address marks the second shop for co-labor.
Fresh meals every day
Already present at the local market on the Stade Prince Henri car park every Tuesday and Friday morning, co-labor now has a permanent space in Walferdange. The newly inaugurated premises serve as a grocery shop, café, and bistro all in one, and even feature a selection of plants straight from the co-labor nursery. It’s worth noting that the market stall will continue to operate twice a week next to Stade Prince Henri.
Alongside Budai Coffee (also sold in the grocery section), customers can enjoy homemade pastries and viennoiseries freshly prepared each day at the Bertrange site, as well as savoury dishes such as quiches, tarts, and parmigiana. “All the catering is prepared by our chefs in Bertrange, and we receive our deliveries every morning at 8 a.m.,” explains deputy director Catherine Wurth. Soon, the menu will be expanded to include a dish of the day, a soup, and a salad.
Located right next to the town’s music school, the new shop has already become a popular spot for parents looking for a quick break. “We’ve already noticed great enthusiasm for the café side, as this kind of offer was somewhat lacking in Walferdange,” says Catherine Wurth happily. “We’ve even added a fridge with small pots of ice cream – a big hit with the children!”
A sweet and savoury grocery selection – and more!
The grocery section in Walferdange is smaller than the one in Bertrange, so careful selections had to be made. “We’re in a test phase – we’ve chosen a range of products and we’ll see how customers respond,” Catherine explains.
co-labor’s own products take pride of place in the first display, near the dining area. The range includes tomato sauces made by co-labor’s kitchen team and even confit garlic in olive oil. “Our packaging has just been rebranded – in lovely glass jars – but the product quality remains the same,” Catherine notes. There are also jams (blackberry, strawberry-mint, plum, etc.), compotes, and apple juice. “We’re hoping to offer more spreads soon,” Catherine adds.
Naturally, a large fridge is stocked with seasonal fruit and vegetables grown by co-labor’s teams. At the moment, beetroot, fennel, apples, squash, and potatoes are in abundance.
Beyond that, the product selection focuses as much as possible on local producers, such as RG chocolates, biscuits and granola from SeaBiscuits, pasta from Dudel-Magie, and quinoa from Lët’z Kinoa.
A small non-food section is also available, featuring plants and pots from co-labor, illustrated postcards by Christine Faber, and two co-labor posters created in collaboration with Luxembourg artist Irina Moons and the Polenta studio.
co-labor: From farm to fork
For over 40 years, co-labor has been a key player in Luxembourg’s social and solidarity economy. Committed to the social and professional inclusion of people who are distanced from the job market, co-labor offers supported positions in a wide range of sectors such as environmental services, catering, logistics, and other community services.
Food lies at the heart of co-labor’s activities. In Bertrange, co-labor Bistro, co-labor Maart, and co-labor Grénge Kuerfwelcome customers and beneficiaries every day, united by one goal: making organic and local produce accessible to every household.
Across nearly 10 hectares, co-labor teams cultivate 100% organic fruit and vegetables. Once harvested, they are transformed into dishes served at the Bertrange restaurant, included in home-delivery boxes, or sold at markets across the country (Luxembourg City, Walferdange, etc.). The popular “Grénge Kuerf” boxes—available in seven versions and three sizes—sell more than 600 units every week.
