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International Year of Cooperatives

Internationally, there are an estimated 750,000 cooperatives that serve 730 million members. And throughout this year, we have an extraordinary opportunity to inform people around the world of the robust, human-scale, cooperative business model. The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has proclaimed 2012 the International Year of Cooperatives. Yearlong observances such as this have been regularly declared by the UN to promote awareness of important political, social, cultural, humanitarian or human rights issues. The 2012 resolution, titled “Cooperatives in Social Development,” recognizes the diversity of the cooperative movement around the world and the role cooperative businesses play in achieving economic stability, while also contributing social and community benefits.

At Seward and other food co-ops across the United States, we’ll be highlighting the economic and social benefits of co-op grocers in a variety of ways. Throughout the year, expect special events and activities to raise awareness of co-ops and celebrate the mutual commitment consumers and their local co-op grocers have demonstrated to each other.

One of these activities is an online video series hosted by Kevin Gillespie, co-owner and executive chef at the Woodfire Grill Restaurant in Atlanta and sixth season finalist on the Bravo TV series “Top Chef.” Gillespie takes viewers through farm fields and grocery aisles nationwide showing the unique role co-ops have in building local food systems and their impact in their communities. In late January, we hosted a group of cooperators in Seward Co-op’s classroom to view the first episodes — one of which featured our co-op. Subsequent videos will be released throughout the year and can be viewed at www.strongertogether.coop.

Throughout 2012, we’ll have demos and samples from P6 co-op producers, displays of co-op products, and information in the store about the International Year of Cooperatives.

Deli Hot Lunch Menu

Friday, Sept. 28
Chicken Vindaloo
Green Curry Roast Vegetables
Jeera Rice
Coconut Vegetable Curry
Samosa Cakes
Coconut Curry Roasted Chicken

Saturday, Sept. 29
Bacon Cheddar Leek Frittata
Baked French Toast
Vegetable Scramble
Breakfast Quesadillas
Biscuits & Gravy & Sausage
Potato Tomato Chevre Frittata

Sunday, Sept. 30
Bacon Cheddar Leek Frittata
Baked French Toast
Vegetable Scramble
Breakfast Quesadillas
Biscuits & Gravy & Sausage
Potato Tomato Chevre Frittata

Monday, Oct. 1
Chicken Enchilada Verde
Enchiladas de Papas
Adobo Vegetable Rice
Catalan Roasted Vegetables
Pineapple Chicken
Latin Roasted Squash

Local Farm Tour Highlighted in Strib

The Star Tribune recently ran a write up on the Eat Local Farm Tour, co-sponsored by the Twin Cities natural food co-ops. The self-guided tour takes place Saturday, July 30, and features 11 different area farms. Read the article and visit Seward Co-op’s Farm Tour page with links to all of the participating farms.

Seward Co-op Named Top 100 Workplace

Seward Co-op has been named one of the Top 100 Workplaces in Minnesota based on an employee-based survey project from the Star Tribune. The Star Tribune Top Workplaces special section was published in the Star Tribune on Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Seward Co-op named Small Business Success Story

Twin Cities Business featured Seward Co-op as one of nine Small Business Success Stories of 2010. The article, featuring our LEED-certified building, the Scorecard and Ends Statement, can be found here.

Sprout! Wins Award

Seward Co-op’s member newsletter, the Sprout!, is a Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) 2010 Communications Contest award recipient. The Sprout! took second place in the “member newsletter” category during CCA’s recent awards ceremony, held in downtown Minneapolis. CCA is a Pennsylvania-based organization of professionals who communicate for cooperatives.

Solar Panels Installed at Co-op

In partnership with Minneapolis-based Solarflow Energy, a 140-panel solar system was installed this spring on the co-op’s roof. This is Solarflow’s ninth Twin Cities area project; and is expected to generate 32 kilowatts of renewable energy for 18 years.

Seward Co-op Wins City Pages’ Best Natural Foods Grocery — Again!

For the second year in a row, Seward Co-op has been named Best Natural Foods Grocery in the City Pages’ annual “Best Of” issue. The article notes the co-op’s shopper-friendly store, impressive cheese section, great meat department and newly renovated deli as reasons for the honor. Read more here.

Read the new Hot Dish blog at City Pages praising Seward Co-op’s selection of local foods.