Demeter (she/her), a Produce Replenishment Buyer and Shift Lead, has worked at Seward Co-op’s Friendship store for much of the COVID-19 pandemic. In her role, she has experienced the ups and downs of navigating stocking a department when supply chain issues pose challenges. Despite those challenges, working at the co-op with people she cares about,…
After years of questions and concerns, there is now a National Standard for the disclosure of genetically modified foods. The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, authorized by congress in 2016, became mandatory at the start of 2022. The new National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard represents a change in approach to labeling genetically modified organisms (GMOs),…
March is Women’s History Month. We are proud to stock our shelves year-round with many women-owned businesses that often qualify for our Community Foods program. Learn more about a few of them below, then check out more Community Foods producers here.
Learn About Beeler’s In 1846, Fred Beeler immigrated to the United States from Germany and settled in Madison County, Iowa. He established a farm and began to raise pigs. Six generations later, his descendants are still raising pigs the traditional way he did—with a vegetarian diet, without antibiotics or bioengineered products. Support Small-Scale, Local Pork…
You can find the full recipe for this class here. This recipe is also great with the addition of Addie’s sauteed greens- you can see the video and link for… Read More →
As we celebrate 50 years of Seward Co-op, we reflect on our legacy and continued work supporting a thriving and resilient local food system. This year is the return of… Read More →
Midwest Food Connection inspires young people to deepen their relationship with food, benefiting their bodies, their communities, and the earth. Join us for a kid-centered class dedicated to healthy, simple,… Read More →
Join Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson for an in-person class at the Franklin store to learn soapmaking techniques. Students will receive a free silicone mold and class manual at the… Read More →
In Japan, people take breakfast seriously. If you travel to Japan and stay at a ryokan, a traditional inn, you wake up to a beautifully presented Japanese breakfast: how are… Read More →
Es una fiesta en la casa: a party at home! Join Chef Jessica Tijerina on a Mexican culinary adventure. We will make Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and Queso Fundido with… Read More →
