This past October, the Annual Meeting allowed us to bring to the stage one of Seward Co-op’s longest-term employees, Leo Sanders, to celebrate his retirement this winter. Leo first started with Seward Co-op as a volunteer 40 years ago. He became part of the co-op’s last collective in the early ’80s and returned to the… Read More →
Working on your gut this season could mean a lot of things. Maybe you are adjusting your workout routine to strengthen your core muscle groups. You could be, ahem, adding a few inches to your waist because it would be quite rude to not at least try each seasonal and celebratory treat you come across… Read More →
Putting together a cheese platter for a holiday gathering is sure to make you a popular host or guest at any event this season. This task may sound overwhelming to some, but by following a few simple guidelines, we can help anyone put together a delicious cheese plate. At the end of the day, you… Read More →
From Oct. 6–Oct. 8, 6,748 customers donated $3,695 through SEED. Seward Co-op will contributed a $1,000 match, as well. Funds raised were donated to Cooperativa Organica Madre Tierra, a cooperative in Puerto Rico comprised of 100+ farmers—owners of the cooperative—who have lost everything. Below, is a letter from their Board President Mayra Nieves Rosa. This… Read More →
Featured Store Specials Featured Owner Specials Nov. 15 – 28 Nov. 29 – Dec. 12
Midwest Food Connection (MFC) is a nonprofit educational organization supported by Twin Cities food coops, including Seward, our largest sponsor. Since 1993, Midwest Food Connection has brought informative and memorable experiences gardening, cooking and eating healthy food to elementary school classrooms. In our 20- year history, we have reached more than 60,000 children with our… Read More →
Featured Store Specials Featured Owner Specials Nov. 1 – 14 Nov. 15 – 28
Congratulations to Vina Kay and Filiberto Nolasco Gomez on their election to the Seward Co-op Board of Directors, and to Lenny Nelson for his re-election to the board. The results were announced at the Annual Owner Meeting on Oct. 23. Full election results are available here. There were three at-large seats up for election this… Read More →
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2017 Annual Owner Meeting. This year’s meeting was held at the University of Minnesota in the Great Hall of the Coffman Memorial Union. Seward Co-op owners enjoyed live music by Kenn Wanaku and David Stenshoel, a performance by Appetite for Change, and an engaging conversation led by Diversity… Read More →
On Oct. 23, Tres Latin Foods announced a voluntary recall on their Black Bean and Sweet Corn Pupusas due to the potential that they were contaminated with an undeclared milk allergen. Seward Co-op does not currently have affected product on the shelf but could have sold affected product between July 23 and Oct. 23, 2017.… Read More →
