The 2015 Annual Meeting at the Friendship store was quite likely the largest one in Seward Co-op’s history – in terms of sheer number of people in attendance and in terms of the size of the event. The night’s agenda was packed, and we were thrilled to see such a great turnout. The 2015 board… Read More →
Love GMOs? Then Label ‘Em! A coalition called Right to Know Minnesota (RTK-MN) has organized a campaign supporting passage of a labeling bill to require foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to be labeled as such. This joins with over two dozen other state initiatives for GMO labeling and 64 countries that currently label. RTK-MN… Read More →
Update on the Eden Foods issue from Seward Community Co-op Background Eden Foods produces 70+ packaged organic products and has been an exemplary member of the natural foods community for over four decades. Last year, Eden Foods’ CEO Michael Potter filed a lawsuit against the Obama administration, challenging its ability to compel Eden Foods and… Read More →
A Huffington Post article begins: Is the ancient Indian practice of oil pulling a cure-all or snake oil? A scientifically minded website devoted to debunking internet nonsense says: “Oil pulling is a traditional Ayurveda method of oral care. It involves swishing sesame oil or a similar oil, perhaps mixed with other substances, in the mouth… Read More →
As part of its forthcoming “Nourish” program, Seward Community Co-op has raised its store discount from five to 10 percent for Seward shoppers who receive various forms of needs-based assistance. The increase went into effect June 1, 2014. “We’re very proud to make this higher discount available,” said Seward Co-op’s General Manger Sean Doyle. “It’s… Read More →
The Seward Co-op Board of Directors is asking our owners to approve a change to board compensation to include a monthly stipend for board members. In keeping with our stated goal of creating equitable economic relationships, the stipend would reflect the value that board members create for our co-op. Owner control, as enacted through the…
The Minneapolis Star Tribune devoted the front of its business section to P6: the Cooperative Trade Movement. P6 focuses on local, small producers and cooperatively owned businesses.
