In 1948 Minnesota was the first state to declare October as Co-op Month, and in 1964 it became a national event. Since then, we have been a top state for cooperative businesses and one of the top three states with the most agricultural co-ops. This October, let’s raise awareness of a trusted, proven way to…
Enjoy Corn Many have seen the viral video of “Corn Kid” sharing all of the reasons he loves corn. Here at Seward Co-op, we agree with all of his reasons and more for appreciating the delicious and versatile vegetable and grain. Corn was originally known as maize and was domesticated in Southern Mexico, and it…
Did you know the sausages you see in the Meat and Seafood case at Seward Co-op stores were made by hand by talented staff? Seward Co-op has a long history of making sausage. We started the program when we opened the Franklin store at 2823 E. Franklin Ave. in 2009, and after a number of…
Help us celebrate the power of cooperation and community as we conclude a memorable year of honoring our 50th anniversary.
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 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…
As board president of Seward Community Cooperative, I am writing to let you know that our long-term General Manager, Sean Doyle, has decided to resign to take a position with the National Cooperative Grocers. As General Manager of Seward Co-op, Sean has played many roles over his 18 years — leader, manager, cooperator, confidante, role…
At Seward Co-op we are grateful to the fantastic staff members who keep the co-op running smoothly. They bring laughter and passion to each day and their jobs. Eve (she/her), Bakery Supervisor at the Creamery production facility, exemplifies this. Eve’s passion for cooking, food justice, and sustainability led her to the co-op after she graduated…
Cooperatives are community-owned businesses. In the past 50 years, Seward Co-op has grown into a business with two grocery stores and a production facility serving over 23,000+ member-owners. We strive to be a place where everyone is welcome. Perhaps you are an occasional shopper who stops at the co-op for a specialty cut of meat…
Learn about Twin Organics Founded in 2014 by brothers Andrew and Jacob Helling, Twin Organics supplies co-ops and restaurants throughout the Twin Cities with certified organic vegetables. Located near Northfield, Minn., together they tend to 120 acres of farmland with a focus on sustainable vegetable production in greenhouses and the fields. Support Small-scale, Sustainable, Local…
