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TRP Natural Eyes Recall

TRP Natural Eyes has issued a voluntary recall for its 15ml Gentle Eyes Lubricant Eye Drops because of issues that may affect the sterility of the product. The recalled eye drops may have been sold at both stores within the last 90 days. If you bought this product at Seward Co-op during those times, it…

Letter from the CEO – Fall 2026

This letter from the CEO comes from the fall issue of Seward Co-op’s quarterly newsletter publication Sprout! Read our newest issue to learn about products, upcoming events, and co-op staff. Dear Seward Co-op owners, Fall is approaching and our autumn calendars are filling up here at Seward Co-op with events like the annual board of…

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Cascadian Farms Raisin Bran Recall

Cascadian Farms has issued a recall of their Organic Raisin Bran Cereal due to the potential presence of dust and other foreign material in their product. Affected product may have been sold at both stores between March 30 – Aug. 31, 2026. If you bought Cascadian Farms Organic Raisin Bran Cereal from Seward Co-op during…

2026 Seward Co-op Annual Owner Meeting & Social Hour

Join us for drinks, tacos from Habanero Tacos, and socializing with fellow Seward Co-op owners as we return to Arbeiter Brewing for the Annual Owner Meeting. Our annual meeting features a report reviewing the past year of co-op financial and community impact. We’ll also be announcing our 2027 SEED and grant recipients, and the results…

A group of staff with UFCW 663 bargainers around a patio table.

New Union Contract Ratified

Last week, UFCW 663 members at Seward Co-op came together and reached a fair agreement in just 4 bargaining sessions. Management and the bargaining members negotiated in good faith and worked collaboratively to reach an agreement that meets workers’ needs. The agreement was overwhelmingly ratified by staff. “The lower-cost healthcare options mean a lot to…

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery

About Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is based in the Heart of Wisconsin’s Dairyland in the town of Ellsworth (known as the “Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin”). The cooperative was founded in 1910 and, in its beginnings, primarily made butter and had chickens for laying eggs. After many innovations and expansions, they transitioned to…

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Shop back-to-school at Seward Co-op

The end of summer is near and, as the days grow shorter, many have been prepping for back-to-school season. Seward Co-op is here and ready to help students of all ages gear up and start the new school year on their best foot. We’ve got sustainable containers, a variety of snacks in Grocery (or create…

Fun in the Sun with Seward Co-op

Long beach days, family potlucks, and picnics with friends are all pieces of what makes summer in Minnesota worth the wait. Whether you’re packing a cooler or firing up the grill, Seward Co-op has what you need to make the season memorable, starting with the people who grow and make it.

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Past SEED Recipients

Thank you to Seward Co-op owners and shoppers for your generosity!

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Celebrate National Goat Cheese Month

August is here, and along with welcoming the thick of summer, we’re celebrating National Goat Cheese Month! Why August? According to the American Goat Federation, August can be an especially notable month for goat cheese due to the wide variety of food choices available to goats this time of year. Access to summer’s bounty can…