From its days as the Whole Wheat News to its longstanding tenure as Sprout!, the Seward Co-op newsletter has always aimed to keep shoppers updated on in-store happenings, highlight staff stories, and inform on topics relating to the local food system. We’re excited to announce that after decades of appearing in print, Sprout! newsletter will…
Dear Valued Seward Co-op Shoppers, We are reaching out to our community to let you know about an unfortunate, albeit common, credit card scam we recently encountered. A credit card skimmer was detected at Lane 4 at the Franklin store Saturday night, May 11. Skimmers are false PIN pads that are installed on ATMs, point…
Dear Seward Co-op owners, We are writing to provide a financial update and detailed information about recent operational changes, including layoffs that occurred on March 27. We wanted to first communicate with staff members and participate in the required effects bargaining meetings with our union. We always strive to include co-op owners in these communications…
Lundberg has issued a recall for their Wild Blend Rice pouches due to the possible presence of a foreign object. To date, no illnesses have been reported from consuming the affected product, which has been isolated to a single lot code produced in October 2023. No other Lundberg products are affected by this recall. Seward…
Throughout my life I’ve seen a few versions of Cinco de Mayo represented in modern media. Bars, restaurants, and grocery stores will advertise deals on supplies for tacos and margarita specials. I’ve witnessed people driving along Washington Ave. in downtown Minneapolis hanging out of their cars in fake mustaches and sombreros on their way to…
It may have been another year of cloudy weather for the 2024 Seward Co-op CSA Fair, but the atmosphere under the tent was bright, warm, and full of excitement to support a thriving local food system. Well over a dozen farms and producers attended the 23rd annual fair, where they chatted with community members about…
We’re seeing green for St. Patrick’s Day! At Seward Co-op, we celebrate with community members observing St. Patrick’s Day by offering special, seasonal delights.
Frontier Co-op is voluntarily recalling a small run of their bulk Organic St. John’s Wort. The affected product was labeled organic but has been found to contain non-organic St. John’s Wort. No health or safety concerns have been reported, and no other Frontier Co-op products are affected by this recall. Seward Co-op may have sold…
Out of an abundance of caution, Amy’s is voluntarily recalling their Gluten Free Bean and Cheese Burrito due to the potential presence of plastic. Only the below lot numbers and best by dates are affected. No other Amy’s products are affected by this recall. Seward Co-op may have sold this product at both stores from…
The history of the cooperative movement is deeply tied to the Black and African American community. Before our society became capitalistic, cooperation and cooperative economics offered a system within which people could live and work successfully, driving change within communities through shared participation and a shared investment in outcomes. Throughout history, cooperative economics have provided…
