Dear Seward Co-op Owners and shoppers, This is the first in what will be an ongoing series of updates to the co-op’s owners about the co-op’s financial position. Financial Update In our most recent quarter (1/1/24 – 3/31/24), the co-op incurred a very large pre-tax loss of over $310,000. This followed an even greater loss…
Along with warm weather, barbeques, and many opportunities for outdoor adventures, summer also brings Pride Month. We recognize June as a time to honor and celebrate members of the LGBTQ+ community who paved the way for many of us to live loud and authentically.
With the warmer months of the year upon us, many people are headed outside for barbeques, parties, and other social gatherings, which may often feature alcoholic beverages. Looking for a way to enjoy some refreshing suds this summer without the risk of a hangover? For those of us who are looking for a non-alcoholic (NA)…
Kozy Shack Enterprises, LLC is initiating a voluntary market withdrawal of multiple lots of Kozy Shack® Rice Pudding products because the product consistency and texture do not meet their quality standards. This recall does not represent a food safety issue. No other Kozy Shack products are affected by this recall. Seward Co-op may have sold…
The forecast may have been cloudy, but the 22nd Annual Seward Co-op CSA Fair was a clear success. Representatives from more than twenty local farms set up under the tent to meet and talk with community members about their available CSA shares, offer samples, and demonstrate the value of a robust local food system. From…
We were honored to partner again this year with the Indigenous Food Network and local members of Indigenous-led organizations Dream of Wild Health, Division of Indian Work, Gatherings Café, and American Indian Family Center as they shared their knowledge through a series of cooking and lecture workshops. These classes focused on different recipes using traditional…
Green Garden Bakery Minneapolis, MN CSA Type: Vegetable-based baked goods Drop Locations: n/a, delivery Green Garden Bakery is a totally youth-run business based out of North Minneapolis. They make vegetable-based desserts that are both healthy and delicious. They grow their own vegetables, bake them into treats, and sell them throughout the Twin Cities year-round. 1/3…
Seward Co-op is located in Dakota territory, where Dakota, Ojibwe, and many other Native people continue to live and exercise their sovereignty. As a cooperatively owned and community based business, we continue to learn and grow our practice in acknowledging Indigenous land and history. Since 2021, we have been proud to co-present the Indigenous Foods…
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a food safety alert encouraging everyone to destroy onions that were grown in Chihuahua, Mexico. Onions that were grown in Chihuahua, Mexico which have been linked to salmonella infections. Seward Co-op does not stock onions from Chiapas, Mexico. Since August, all the onions we have sold have…
We are excited to announce eight of the twelve recipients chosen by co-op staff. The SEED program raises over $150,000 annually for local non-profits. Every year, there are twelve SEED Recipients selected to designate for roundups each month throughout the year. Selection for our annual SEED recipients is led entirely by a committee of co-op…
