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2022 Patronage Refund: Benefit of Co-op Ownership

We are pleased to share the good news that the Board of Directors has declared a patronage refund for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2022. This is our first patronage refund since 2015. One of the key differences between cooperatives and corporations is what we do with profit. Broadly speaking, we use…

overhead of a harvest meal featuring roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, rolls, and a tiny little pumpkin

Scratch-Made Harvest Recipes and Shortcuts, Too!

We prepare to gather with loved ones around a table as we enter another holiday season. There are so many different ways to celebrate the harvest, and rest assured Seward Co-op has you covered when it comes to high-quality goods and flavorful food. Maybe you’re looking for something new to bring to Friendsgiving. Or, you…

Recall: Reny Picot St. Rocco Brie

The United State Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall and is investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to Brie and Camembert soft cheese products sold at various retailers under multiple labels and brands, including Reny Picot. Seward Co-op had two of these products at both stores, which may have been…

2022 Indigenous Foods Class Series

We were honored to partner again this year with the Indigenous Food Network and local members of Indigenous-led organizations Dream of Wild Health, Division of Indian Work, Gatherings Café, and American Indian Family Center as they shared their knowledge through a series of cooking and lecture workshops. These classes focused on different recipes using traditional…

Produce At Its Peak: Basil

Local produce can be in season year round with some products and basil is one of them. We sell basil from numerous different hydroponic and outdoor farms including Urban Organics…  Read More

Alexia Frozen Hash Brown Recall

Alexia has issued a voluntary recall of their frozen organic seasoned hash brown items due to the potential presence of the bacteria Listeria Monoctogenes which was discovered during sampling of the product. This recall has been issued out of an abundance of caution. There have not been any direct consumer reports of confirmed illness related…

Crazy Fresh Fruit Recall

Russ Davis Wholesale has issued a voluntary recall of a number of fruit and vegetable products. This is due to a possible health risk from inadequate sanitizer in water used for washing some ready-to-eat “Crazy Fresh” brand pre-cut fruit. To date, there have been no reports of illness and this recall is not related to…

50th Anniversary Block Party Recap

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…