Grocery

Whole Grain Milling Co.

Based in Southern Minnesota, Whole Grain Milling has been growing and processing organic grains on their third-generation family farm since 1989.

ChunkChunk Ice Cream

Learn About ChunkChunk Ice Cream Kristy Dirk’s ice cream sandwiches left a big impression with their debut at South Minneapolis’s Red Wagon Pizza in 2022. The joy ChunkChunk Ice Cream brought to all who ate them prompted Dirk to expand her business, and she has been making handcrafted, small batch ice cream delights with an…

Seward Makes Summer Salads Simple

Nothing says summer like a fresh salad. If you’re stumped by the endless combinations, here’s an easy mix and match guide for you, featuring several Community Foods producers. Select a few options, then just cut, toss, and eat for a cool, refreshing meal.

New Year, No Hangover

Raise your glass without raising you blood alcohol content this New Year and holiday season! Whether you’re looking to moderate and swap in an NA cocktail or beer, going fully sober, or seeking a relaxing sip without the booze, Seward Co-op has ideas in mind just for you.

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Minnesota Dairy Lab

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…

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Sweeten Your Summer with Ice Cream

Sprinkle a little fun into your freezer this summer with ice cream from Seward Co-op. Whether you’re looking for a classic flavor, dairy-free options, or refreshing popsicles, we’ve got the scoop on what to try. Check out these staff picks to help you find your favorite flavor.

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Tempeh Tantrum

Learn about Tempeh Tantrum In 2003, Ryan Billig visited Indonesia to study gamelan, traditional Indonesian percussive music. During his time there, Ryan enjoyed the local food, especially the banana leaf-wrapped tempeh. Tempeh, a plant-based protein made from fermented soy beans, is something that had interested Ryan for a long time, especially when he was working…

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NA Every Day

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)…

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Ames Farm

Learn about Ames Farm Ames Farm began in 1995 when owner and founder Brian Ferdericksen tasted dandelion honey for the first time. It was part of Brian’s early season honey harvest, and he realized that the bees make different tasting honey depending on the season and what’s in bloom. Since then, Ames Farm has produced…

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Dry January Drinks or Anytime N/A Sips

For many, January brings opportunities for resets in our habits. Whether we’re committing to eating less meat throughout the week or increasing our gym frequency, many of us are considering ways to be kinder to our minds and bodies at the beginning of the new year. Many people kick off the new year by participating…