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New At the Co-op – Summer 2024

Find your new favorite items at Seward Co-op

Tickler Red Onion Cheddar This English Cheddar is a delight for your palate and would be perfect on any picnic plate. This “extra mature” cheese is sharp and bright but mellows to a fine creaminess at the finish. Adding to its complexity is the inclusion of caramelized red onions. They add richness and flavor which…

Financial Update – June 2024

Dear Seward Co-op Owners and shoppers, This is the first in what will be an ongoing series of updates to the co-op’s owners about the co-op’s financial position. Financial Update In our most recent quarter (1/1/24 – 3/31/24), the co-op incurred a very large pre-tax loss of over $310,000. This followed an even greater loss…

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Equal Exchange

Learn About Equal Exchange From the Produce department to the Bulk and Grocery aisles, you may have noticed a brand called Equal Exchange. You may know they sell coffee, tea, chocolate, nuts, avocados, bananas, but did you know they’re a cooperative? And that they work with small farmer cooperatives to source their coffee, tea, chocolate,…

A collage of posters from Twin Cities Pride parades over the years, Courtesy of the Jean-Nickolaus Tretter Collection

History of Pride in the Twin Cities

Along with warm weather, barbeques, and many opportunities for outdoor adventures, summer also brings Pride Month. We recognize June as a time to honor and celebrate members of the LGBTQ+ community who paved the way for many of us to live loud and authentically.

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Operational and Financial Update – May 2024

Dear Seward Co-op owners, We are writing to provide a financial update and detailed information about recent operational changes, including layoffs that occurred on March 27. We wanted to first communicate with staff members and participate in the required effects bargaining meetings with our union. We always strive to include co-op owners in these communications…

A collection of Bravus non-alcoholic brews

NA Every Day

With the warmer months of the year upon us, many people are headed outside for barbeques, parties, and other social gatherings, which may often feature alcoholic beverages. Looking for a way to enjoy some refreshing suds this summer without the risk of a hangover? For those of us who are looking for a non-alcoholic (NA)…

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Driftless Seed Supply

Learn about Driftless Seed Supply Through their experience working as fresh market producers and contract growers, Driftless Seed Supply founders Dylan Bruce and Cody Egan came to realize that most seed sold in the U.S. is produced overseas or in west coast mechanized operations. Additionally, research and development and plant breeding work was focused on…

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Get Grilling This Summer

Summer is just around the corner, and folks are gearing up their grills for a weekend of hearty cookouts. Whether you’re getting a head start on celebrating International Burger Day (May 28, the day after Memorial Day this year!), practicing some new recipes for a Juneteenth barbeque, or whipping up your go-to menu for a…

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Marinades Made Simple

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…