Summer Squash Did you know summer squash is not really a vegetable? The many varieties of summer squash are a type of “pepo”, or hard-walled berry that are harvested while the rind is still tender and edible. Summer squash is in season now and we are carrying at least five varieties (green and gold zucchini,…  Read More →

On Saturday, July 16, co-op owners and shoppers are invited to travel both within and beyond the city to visit local farms by participating in the annual Eat Local Farm Tour. Twenty-eight sustainable Minnesota producers are on board for this year’s tour, giving attendees the opportunity to experience a diverse mix of small- to large-scale…  Read More →

Summer Squash Did you know summer squash is not really a vegetable? The many varieties of summer squash are a type of “pepo”, or hard-walled berry that are harvested while the rind is still tender and edible. Summer squash is in season now and we are carrying at least five varieties (green and gold zucchini,…  Read More →

Depending on where you are in the world, May 1 can mean different things to different people. Some cultures recognize May 1 as May Day, while others know it as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day. International Workers Day commemorates the 1886 Chicago Haymarket riot, a public assembly during a general strike for the eight-hour…  Read More →

Back to Nature Foods, LLC is issuing a voluntary recall of its classic crème cookies, because they may contain undeclared milk, not listed as an ingredient on the label. Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Between…  Read More →

Seward Co-op’s Co-op Creamery Neighborhood Cafe opened Saturday, Aug. 15! Please stop by the corner of 26th and Franklin Avenues to enjoy a coffee, meal or beer. The Creamery Cafe’s hours can be found on the cafe’s Facebook page. Like us and stay up to date on Co-op Creamery Cafe news! Find the menu on…  Read More →

This Monday, July 13! Join Seward Co-op and other Seward members at Fair State Brewing Cooperative for happy hour 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Bring your Seward ownership card and enjoy a beer at half-price (one per person). Did you know Fair State Brewing is a co-op just like Seward? They have membership, a board…  Read More →

By October, Seward Co-op will have a total of three business units: The Franklin store (our current location), the new Friendship store, and the Co-op Creamery Cafe, due to open in late July. In anticipation of that, the co-op is hiring right now (you may have heard that Seward Co-op has already hired a chef…  Read More →

Dominique Mazloom, our new Flow of Goods Manager Friendship Store At the moment, the Friendship store frame is up and insulation is being added this week. Over the course of the spring, we’ll continue to see exciting developments on the site. The roof will be finished next week, and the retaining wall around the east…  Read More →

There are some great jobs available at Seward Co-op right now. More details at Seward Co-op Careers page (you can sign up for email Job Alerts there too). Front End Manager, Full-Time, posted until: 04/01/2015Purpose: Lead department staff, manage physical and financial assets, and follow Seward Co-op processes in support of Seward Co-op Ends and…  Read More →