WIC began transitioning from paper vouchers to an electronic payment card on Jan. 24. We’re excited that the new system provides a more consistent checkout experience for all customers, as well as some added flexibility for customers as to how and when to use WIC benefits. Seward Co-op shoppers may notice some changes around the…  Read More →

Ask any of the pioneers of the Twin Cities cooperative movement if they recognize the name Annie Young, and chances are they’ll say yes. In 1981, after helping start the Wiscoy Valley Land Cooperative, Young hitchhiked with her infant son across southwestern Minnesota to attend gatherings of food co-op activists. Eventually she moved to Minneapolis…  Read More →

Featured Store Specials Featured Owner Specials Aug. 30 – Sept. 19 Sept. 20 – Oct. 3

Featured Store Specials Aug 16 – Aug 29 Aug 30 – Sept 19

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 →

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 →

On September 15, Field Day Organic issued a voluntary recall of its organic ranch dressing, due to product mislabeling that has resulted in an undeclared milk and egg allergen. Consumers who have severe allergies to milk and/or egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Between Jun. 17,…  Read More →

Store Specials Owner Deals Dec. 30 – Jan 19 Jan. 20 – Feb. 2

Meet the local producers who bring us fruits, veggies, flowers, and meat throughout the local season by visiting their farms on the 2015 Eat Local Farm Tour! Take the kids, meet friends along the way, or bike to local urban farms near you on Saturday, July 18. The 2015 Farm Guide booklets are available here…  Read More →