As a cooperative business, Seward Community Co-op exists to sustain a healthy community with two full-service grocery stores and a production facility. We are passionate about sourcing products from makers who share our values and that are of the highest possible quality. We prioritize product selection using our Community Foods—Values Every Day program. As a…
Come meet the farmers that grow our food! Farmers from Hare & Tortoise Farm, a member of the Heartbeet Farms Cooperative, will be in sampling Heartbeet’s Gold Beets on Saturday, Sept. 8, at both stores. Stop in to chat and try a taste of this delicious fall entrée! Saturday, Sept. 811a.m.-2 p.m., Franklin store3-6 p.m.,… Read More →
On March 15, Izzy’s announced a voluntary recall of Maple Nut ice cream pints because their nut distributor cross contaminated walnuts and peanuts. Seward Co-op does not currently have affected product on the shelf, but may have sold it between Dec. 16, 2017—March 16, 2018. Izzy’s Maple Nut ice cream pints, $7.79, with the following… Read More →
Local produce season will be peaking very soon—when almost everything is available to us, from spring vegetables like herbs and radishes to winter crops such as cured onions and squash. And of course there’s the fruit; we will soon see local peaches, melons, and then apple and pears. If you look around Seward’s produce departments… Read More →
We are excited for the annual Eat Local Co-op Farm Tour coming up on Saturday, July 15 in partnership with Twin Cities area co-ops. The Eat Local Co-op Farm Tour was created to showcase local farmers that bring local food to our tables. Each year, the tour highlights Minnesota farms, allowing the general public to… Read More →
Concocting your own grilling marinades from scratch is a lot easier than you may think. Long before conventionally packaged marinades were available, oftentimes people would make them from leftover food scraps to make less-desirable cuts of meats tender, juicy and flavorful. When you make your own marinades, you also have the freedom to tailor them… Read More →
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This year’s heavy rains have significantly impacted many of the farms that supply natural foods cooperatives. Damage to crops is in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and several farmers are facing the prospect of losing their farms. Impacted farms include such long-time Seward partners as Featherstone Farm, Heartbeet Farm, Hoch Orchard, Driftless Organics and… Read More →
On October 28, Back to Nature voluntarily recalled the following product because it was mislabeled. The chocolate in the Chocolate Chunk Cookies contained milk, an undeclared allergen. Between July 30 2016 and October 28 2016, Seward Co-op may have sold products affected by this recall at both the Franklin and Friendship stores. Back to Nature… Read More →
June marked the start of our annual Know Our Grower series! The vitality and sustainability of our local food system depends on the presence of a diverse network of growers and the support of a dedicated consumer base. Seward Co-op’s annual Know Our Grower program is an opportunity to connect shoppers with the talented group… Read More →
