We’re honored to support Black- and African-American-owned businesses across our stores, from food producers to wellness vendors. While Black History Month is a noted time to celebrate inclusively-owned businesses, we are always committed to pursuing a food economy and community rooted in equity, inclusion, and socially and environmentally responsible practices. At Seward Co-op, our Ends…
Superior Fresh has recalled its Midwest Medley salad blends due to the possibility of foreign matter. A glass particle was found in the growing areas on Jan. 9, 2023 that trigged an internal investigation that confirmed there is a potential risk of glass in certain products. There have been no illnesses or injuries reported as…
At Seward Co-op, we strive to be a place where everyone feels welcome, whether shopping for groceries, dining on food from the Deli, or finding a comfortable workplace. Samo Newman (he/him) has been at Seward Co-op since January of 2022, and it’s been long enough for him to experience the joys a diverse workplace can…
Early fall brings an abundance of produce to the co-op shelves, gardens, and CSA boxes. Although a joyous time, it can also be overwhelming when we’re not sure what to do with so much abundance. How do we keep from wasting food? Preservation! The many methods of preserving food will allow you to enjoy the…
In 2022, Indigenous Peoples’ Day falls on Monday, Oct. 10. Seward Co-op recognizes that Indigenous people lived in the area we know as Minnesota and near the Mississippi River for over 12,000 years. Across the United States, this day of reverence challenges the narrative that European colonizers “discovered” America when, in fact, many Indigenous nations…
Enjoy Corn Many have seen the viral video of “Corn Kid” sharing all of the reasons he loves corn. Here at Seward Co-op, we agree with all of his reasons and more for appreciating the delicious and versatile vegetable and grain. Corn was originally known as maize and was domesticated in Southern Mexico, and it…
Help us celebrate the power of cooperation and community as we conclude a memorable year of honoring our 50th anniversary.
As board president of Seward Community Cooperative, I am writing to let you know that our long-term General Manager, Sean Doyle, has decided to resign to take a position with the National Cooperative Grocers. As General Manager of Seward Co-op, Sean has played many roles over his 18 years — leader, manager, cooperator, confidante, role…
Warm summer months are our cue to fire up the grill. The pandemic illuminated harsh working conditions that too many workers face in the conventional meat processing and packing industry. In response, co-op shoppers can support Community Foods producers like Kadejan and Blooming Prairie, while also trying new and emerging ones like Tree Range Farm.…
What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It’s also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, and Freedom Day. Although Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was issued Jan. 1 1863, it was not always enforced, which left many enslaved people in bondage for another two and a half years…
