Seward Co-op’s 50th anniversary block party at Open Streets Franklin was a huge success! Skilled and flexible co-op staff, board members, and community organizations helped make this celebration possible. Thanks to everyone who attended, especially those who did not let intermittent rain showers deter their dancing to KRSM-curated tunes from DJs Talia Knight and Drunken…
Seward Co-op opened its doors on a dreary winter day in 1972, during a time when food prices were sky-rocketing, faith in government was at a low point, and civil rights issues were at the forefront of evolving social movements. The world seemed increasingly fragile, alienating, and volatile, and people responded by participating in grassroots…
2021 Annual Co-op Owner Meeting Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, Oct. 26 for the Annual Co-op Owner Meeting, 6:30–8 p.m. As we begin a year of celebrating our 50th anniversary as a co-op, we’ll reflect on who we are as part of a broader cooperative movement working for justice and the abolition of oppressive…
Learn About Minnesota Dairy Lab Phil Farzanegan started Minnesota Dairy Lab as a creative outlet for himself and as a way to learn as much as possible about the art and science of ice cream and frozen desserts. Since selling his first pint of ice cream in 2022, Phil has been making small batch, handcrafted…
Connecting in Community Thank you to all who joined us for the 2024 Annual Owner Meeting and Social Hour on Oct. 28, 2024. On a windy but beautiful Monday evening, we gathered to share the results of the board of directors’ election and for the announcement of all grant recipients for 2025, including SEED, the…
The Seward Co-op SEED program is a way in which we work towards our Ends. The SEED program is a simple yet powerful community giving opportunity that allows customers to “round-up” their grocery bill for recipient organizations that share our commitment to a healthy community. All funds donated at the register are given directly to the…
A voluntary recall has been initiated for Sweet Leaf’s Stevia Sweet Drops due to recent observations of excessive precipitation in the liquid. While this precipitation does not affect the quality or safety of the product, they are proactively withdrawing specific batches and lot numbers. Seward Co-op sold this product between April 20, 2024 and October,…
A voluntary recall has been initiated for Nature’s Path Waffles because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. To date, no confirmed illness have been reported. Seward Co-op carries several varieties of Nature’s Path…
Updated 10/22/2024 A voluntary recall has been initiated for Kodiak Cakes Protein-Packed Power Waffles because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. To date, no confirmed illness have been reported. Seward Co-op carries the…
A voluntary recall has been initiated for Red’s Grilled Chicken and Cheddar frozen burritos because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. While no Listeria monocytogenes has been detected, this recall is being done out…
