As we approach the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020, we acknowledge that the movement has had its ups and downs, but today Earth Day has the largest secular observance in the world. More than one billion people celebrate each year, and it is truly a day of action that changes human behavior and…  Read More →

In 2009, Seward Co-op began offering plastic bag recycling to our shoppers and owners. In 2010, we stopped offering plastic grocery bags at the checkout lanes. These changes were motivated by our Ends Statement to champion “positive environmental impacts.” Nearly two-thirds of the plastic film Seward Co-op collects is brought to the stores by our…  Read More →

Gone are the days when spring cleaning only applies to the home. Spring is the time to cleanse and detox the body, too. It’s no accident that fresh, young herbal greens arrive in spring, just when we need their healing nutrients most. As owners of the co-op, we have access to some of the highest…  Read More →

Farmworkers are some of our nation’s most vital workers; their labor allows us to enjoy high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables year round. Despite farmworkers’ economic and cultural contributions to the communities in which they live and work, they continue to be among the lowest paid, least protected and unhealthiest workers in the United States. During…  Read More →

On March 3, The SoyNut Butter Co. announced a voluntary recall of its I.M. Healthy Original Creamy SoyNut Butter. This voluntary recall is in response to the FDA alert of a possible link between this product and illnesses regarding E.coli. Both Franklin and Friendship stores have carried the product in the last three months. This…  Read More →

You may have noticed a new P6, cooperative coffee on Seward Co-op shelves, so here’s a little background. Pachamama Coffee Co-op roasts delicious single-origin coffees and blends, but their high quality isn’t the only special thing about them. Pachamama is a cooperative of other cooperatives. Five small-scale farmer cooperatives in Mexico, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and…  Read More →

Taking its name from a Somali word meaning “woman who cares for herself,” Isuroon believes that empowering women is key to building a thriving community. Founded in 2010, the organization was launched to address unmet healthcare needs of Somali women with the goal of eventually opening an ethnic food shelf, providing healthful foods to any…  Read More →

Thank you to Seward Co-op owners and customers who donated to the emergency SEED round up over the weekend of Feb. 10–12. The round up to assist the victims of the recent Little Earth fire was a great success. Customers donated $3,559 and the co-op contributed an additional $1,000 for a total of $4,559. On…  Read More →

By: Co+op, stronger together When it comes to reasons for eating well, heart health sits near the top of the list. It all starts with food shopping, of course—by filling your cart with heart-healthy foods at your co-op, you can help lower your risk of heart disease, including heart attack and stroke. Here’s what to…  Read More →