At Seward Co-op, we often talk about helping build the food systems we want, and making the choices to work with producers that align with our Ends Statement whenever possible. While we work towards our Ends and our desired food system, we also must acknowledge the demands of larger food systems that exist today, such…
Back to Nature has issued a recall of its Fudge Mint Cookies due to the presence of peanuts, an allergen contaminant not listed in the label of ingredients. No allergic reactions have been reported to date. Three cases of the product have been sold in the US. Although Seward Co-op appears to not have received…
Football season gives us great reasons to gather with friends, and with the big game coming up, Seward Co-op has options to satisfy. Cook up easy handheld snacks made with items from Community Foods producers that are small-scale, local, inclusive, cooperative, and/or sustainable to have a party that supports community while enjoying the game. Visit…
When we shop Community Foods products at Seward Co-op, we support producers like Safésha.
As board president of Seward Community Cooperative, I am thrilled to announce that after a thorough hiring procedure and much consideration, the board of directors has selected a new General Manager, Raynardo Williams. The process for hiring a GM was a new one to Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors and not one we took lightly.…
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…
Learn about Wild Acres Wild Acres Processing, Inc. is a family-run poultry and game farm located in Pequot Lakes, Minn. Owned by second-generation proprietor Pat Ebnet, Wild Acres specializes in the local hatching, raising, and distribution of birds, from chickens and ducks to pheasants and turkeys. Throughout the lifecycle of the birds, the animals rotate…
Winter is a time to slow down, reflect, and nourish ourselves. As the snow piles up and the evenings are longer, it’s a great time to stay cozy with warming soup. Seward Co-op is a one-stop shop for all things brothy and delicious, whether you make it from scratch or let us do the work…
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…
Learn About Maple Valley Cooperative Maple Valley Cooperative was founded over 30 years ago by maple farmer Cecil Wright and two friends. While farming, Cecil also worked at Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative for 18 years, which provided him with the experience that fueled his determination to shift Maple Valley’s business structure to a cooperative in 2007.…
