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Safésha

When we shop Community Foods products at Seward Co-op, we support producers like Safésha.

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Welcome New Seward Community Co-op General Manager Ray Williams

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.…

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Honoring Black History Month 2023

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…

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Wild Acres

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…

Keep Cozy with Winter Soup

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…

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Midwest Medley Salad Recall

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…

Maple Valley Cooperative

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.…

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Zand Vitamin C Recall

Zand has issued a voluntary recall of its Vitamin C lozenges because it was not satisfied with the quality of the product. Although this recall only impacts a limited number of packets, Zand has chosen to withdraw the product. There have been no illnesses, injuries, or allergic reactions as a result of this recall. Seward…

Staff Spotlight: Samo Newman

At Seward Co-op, we strive to be a place where everyone feels welcome, whether shopping for groceries, dining on food from the Deli, or finding a comfortable workplace. Samo Newman (he/him) has been at Seward Co-op since January of 2022, and it’s been long enough for him to experience the joys a diverse workplace can…

Let’s Toast to a New Year

The beginning of the year brings hope, sunshine, and for many, resolutions. Before the hard work begins to make your goals happen, start by ringing in the new year with friends, family, and loved ones. We’ve got some wonderful ideas to help snack and sip your way into party mode for New Year’s Eve. Mixers…