October is National Co-op Month, when we recognize the values and principles upheld by cooperatives that demonstrate alternatives to capitalist business structures. All year, we celebrate and support the cooperative model, including collaborating with other cooperative businesses, whose products you can find on our shelves. Learn about some of the cooperatives you can support year-round…
Indigenous People’s Day is Monday, Oct. 9, and it recognizes that Native people are the first inhabitants of the Americas, including the lands that later became the United States of America. This holiday challenges the narrative that European colonizers “discovered” America, when, in fact, many Indigenous nations had been thriving on and living in harmony…
Seward Co-op’s Ends guide us to sustain a healthy community that has equitable economic relationships, positive environmental impacts, and inclusive, socially responsible practices. It is in this spirit of cooperation that Seward Co-op began conversations to negotiate our third union contract with UFCW 663 this past March. The purpose of this communication is to provide…
Cocojune has recalled their 4oz and 16oz sizes of Pure Coconut Yogurt because it may contain mold. Cocojune discovered that a third party warehouse did not follow their protocol to destroy a large part of this lot during a specific timeframe, which was known to be contaminated. No other Cocojune products are affected by this…
Learn About Lowry Hill Provisions Lowry Hill Provisions produces a variety of salumi and sausage made from locally sourced heritage breed pork. In early 2023, Lowry Hill Provisions opened in the northeast Minneapolis Food Building, taking over the spot from the previous tenants, Red Table Meat Company. Lowry Hill continues Red Table’s tradition of whole…
A recall of The Good Crisp Company’s Sea Salt and Vinegar chips has been issued due to a quality standard concern. The chips did not meet The Good Crisp Company’s measure for taste–this recall does not represent a food safety issue. The affected product was sold at Seward Co-op from Aug. 1 through Sept. 6.…
The Franklin renovation involves the introduction of four self-checkouts for customer use, which were designed specifically for the co-op’s needs. As always, Seward Co-op staff will continue to be available at other registers to assist patrons, and a staff member will be present at the self-checkouts as well to offer any help. We’ve also put…
Sept. 15–Oct. 15 is known by many as Latinx or Hispanic Heritage Month. It began in 1968 as a single week under President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Ronald Reagan increased it to a month in 1988. Its purpose is to celebrate and honor the culture and contributions of those living in the United States whose…
Tis the season–for apples! This vibrant, multi-hued fruit is a member of the rose family, and each fall, you can find a wide variety of locally grown apples on the produce shelves at Seward Co-op. Minnesota has commercial apple orchards in nearly 90% of its counties, and there are more than 330,000 acres of apples…
The Seward Co-op Franklin Store has issued a voluntary recall of bulk Bergin chocolate raisins due to the possible presence of peanuts, an undeclared allergen. People who are allergic or severely sensitive to peanuts could be at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No other Bergin products are…
