February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the past and present achievements of Black and African American people. It’s a time when we also acknowledge the struggle they have and continue to face in the effort to gain full citizenship, both nominally and in practice. This February, Seward Co-op’s SEED Recipient is the…
The culture and production of food in the United States has been deeply molded by the ideas and innovations of Black people. The first racially integrated café in Minneapolis—Dreamland Café—was founded by Anthony B. Cassius, a refugee from the Tulsa riots, just a block from the Seward Co-op Friendship store; the site is home to…
One of the most exciting departments at Seward Co-op is the Deli, especially for the constantly rotating hot bar and the colorful and fresh salad bar. New and featured recipes are always great news, but what about a different way to take your food with you while reducing waste? On your next visit to Seward…
Say hello to the new Co+op Deals app! The great deals you love in the sales flyer are now available to view through an app on your smartphone. Browse deals on the go, find information about Seward Co-op (or nearby food co-ops when you’re traveling!) and never miss sales on your favorite items. Download the…
Thank you to all who visited the Franklin store during our remodel celebration on Dec. 9! We had a great time showing off the store updates and hosting Community Foods demos with Sweet Science ice cream, Quebracho empanadas, Baba’s hummus, and Homestead Honey. Members from the board of directors stopped by to offer hot cider,…
The CDC and FDA are currently investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe. As a result, they have recalled a number of cantaloupe brands and issued a nationwide advisory recommending that people should not eat recalled cantaloupe or products containing recalled cantaloupe. While Seward Co-op has no information that would indicate any affected melons have…
After many months of extensive renovation work, the Franklin store remodel is wrapping up. We want to extend our biggest thanks to all the staff and contractors who made it happen. Seward Co-op staff have been diligent, patient, and adaptable through the entire process, and we’re both grateful and excited to have a new and…
Elmhurst is recalling their Barista Edition Oat Milk because a small portion of a production run does not foam and froth to their standards. This recall does not represent a food safety issue, and the product is still safe to consume. The product is being recalled because it does not meet the quality standards Elmhurst…
52nd Annual Owner Meeting: Reconnecting in Community Thank you to all who joined us for the return of the in-person Annual Owner Meeting on Oct. 24, 2023. For the first time in three years, we gathered to share the results of the board of directors’ election and for the announcement of all grant recipients for…
Nature’s Path has recalled two varieties of their waffles due to the presence of peanuts, an undeclared allergen. People who have allergies or sensitivities to peanuts could be at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. All affected product has been removed from shelves and back stock. No other…
