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Build Your Board – Charcuterie 101

There are few treats better than a board full of delicious cheeses, meats, fruits, breads, spreads, and other little delights to eat by hand. Charcuterie boards have been popular in the United States for many years, but people around the world have been eating cured meats for much, much longer. Charcuterie comes from the French…

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Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Pizza Recall

A recall has been initiated for Connie’s Frozen Thin Crust Cheese Pizza out of an abundance of caution because of the possible presence of plastic contaminants. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Seward Co-op may have sold this product at both stores through Nov. 27, 2024. The affected product has since expired, so there…

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Financial Update – Dec. ’24

Dear Community, As we approach the halfway point of our fiscal year, we would like to share this financial update with our owners and staff. Our previous fiscal year, which ended June 30th, was very challenging from a financial perspective. The co-op incurred an after-tax loss for the year of $811,978. Our summary financial statements…

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Peanut Butter Perfect Bars Recall

A voluntary recall has been initiated for Peanut Butter Perfect Bars because of an incorrect label on the product. Seward Co-op carries these Perfect Bars, but none of the bars on the shelf or in back stock were affected. Still, it is possible we may have sold these products at both stores from Nov. 12,…

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MadeGood Granola Bars Recall

A voluntary recall has been initiated for MadeGood granola bars because of the possible presence of metal. This recall is being initiated as a precautionary measure. No injuries have been reported. Seward Co-op carries several types of the recalled granola bars and may have sold these products at both stores through Dec. 11, 2024. All…

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NuGo Dark Chocolate Chip Nutrition Bars Recall

A voluntary recall has been initiated for NuGo Dark Chocolate Chip Nutrition Bars because of the presence of milk, which is a known allergen. Seward Co-op carries this product at the Franklin store and may have sold it from Sept. 25, 2024 – Dec. 3, 2024. All product has been removed from shelves and back…

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Microgreens DIY Bulk Hot Chocolate

Stop by the Bulk aisle to get just what you need for a cup of wintertime cocoa, or get enough to make a whole mix you can use throughout the season (a neat and easy gift idea for kids to make, too!). Customize it however you like with your preferred sweetener and spices.

2024 Seward Co-op Gift Guide

With numerous winter holidays around the corner, there’s good reason this time of year is considered the season of giving. Brighten up the darkest, coldest days with gifts for friends and family that you can feel good about. From soothing soaks to cozy socks to sweet treats and more, let us help make your small…

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Diving into New Roles at the Deli

Autumn at Seward Co-op is a busy time, especially for staff who work in the Deli preparing seasonal Hot Bar favorites and items for Harvest meal catering. The Franklin and Friendship stores both have new Deli Managers who have long histories with the co-op, and we wanted catch up with them to learn what they…

Theft and Security Update – Nov. 2024

Dear Seward Co-op owners, Many of you have likely noticed an increase in theft at community businesses, including Seward Co-op. Some of you may have witnessed these ongoing thefts at the co-op and wondered if we could be doing more in our response. Leadership at Seward Co-op has been in ongoing conversations and deliberations about…