Established in 1918, the Mount Barker Co-operative Ltd. (MBC) services the needs of the Shire of Plantagenet and its surrounding areas. The Mount Barker Co-operative Ltd began as a packing and distributing enterprise and evolved over the years, meeting the various needs of members and the Mount Barker community to become a consumer co-operative, purchasing products and services for its members. Within the Shire of Plantagenet, the Co-operative, located in the town of Mount Barker, manages the brands IGA, Mitre 10, Elders, Cellarbrations, and Mount Barker fuel services.