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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…

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Alpha Foods Burrito Recall

Alpha Foods has issued a voluntary recall of their Chik’n Fajita Burritos due to traces of the milk allergen casein. This recall is done out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of consumers. To date, there have been no illnesses or allergic reactions as a result of this recall. The Food and…

Gifting that Gives Back

For many, the holiday season is a time to share gifts, gather for a meal, and spend time with those we care about. From stocking stuffers to creative Kuumba-inspired creations, there are so many options. This year, look for gifts from producers that give back. We’ve rounded up some wonderful vendors that keep sustainability, care…

Celebrate the Holidays with Specialty Meats

Winter gatherings are the perfect time to celebrate with a beautiful centerpiece at the dinner table. Seward Co-op has all of the classics like turkey, ham, brisket, and surf and turf options, many of which are local, small-scale, or sustainably sourced. For those looking for a little variety, or to try something new this holiday…

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Preserving Ourselves in Times of Change

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to let self-care rituals slip through the cracks. Over the last two years, as a community and on a global scale, we’ve weathered so much. Self-preservation before the cold, dark months of the year set in is just as important as preserving our excess food. Tend to your body…

River Hills Harvest

Learn About River Hills Harvest Modern commercial farming of American elderberry (Sambucus nigra canadensis) began in Missouri around the turn of this century when organic farmer Terry Durham noticed that the elderberry plants growing around his fields were vigorous and fruitful. His curiosity led him to planting them in a field, where they grew abundantly.…

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Amy’s Burrito Recall

Amy’s Kitchen has issued a voluntary recall of a single lot of their single serving Gluten Free Bean and Cheese Burritos due to the potential presence of foreign material, visible white plastic. This recall is done out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of consumers. There have been no reports of illness…

Seward-made Stuffing Sausage

Seward Co-op stuffing sausage is the perfect complement to harvest celebration meals. Now available for a limited time.

2022 Patronage Refund: Benefit of Co-op Ownership

We are pleased to share the good news that the Board of Directors has declared a patronage refund for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2022. This is our first patronage refund since 2015. One of the key differences between cooperatives and corporations is what we do with profit. Broadly speaking, we use…

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Scratch-Made Harvest Recipes and Shortcuts, Too!

We prepare to gather with loved ones around a table as we enter another holiday season. There are so many different ways to celebrate the harvest, and rest assured Seward Co-op has you covered when it comes to high-quality goods and flavorful food. Maybe you’re looking for something new to bring to Friendsgiving. Or, you…