Empowering women through the power of co-ops and fair trade
Category: Co-op Updates (page 30)
Culinary Adventures on the High Seas a Journey at Captain Cook’s Table
Much of the success of Cook’s expedition rests not only on his superior navigational expertise but also on the discovery of quality nutritional foodstuffs that sustained the crew. With food as a window on the past, we can trace present culinary food ways and tastes to a crew of 18th century explorers on the high seas.
DARK Act Defeated
U.S. Senate blocks the DARK Act, opening the door for GMO labeling.
The Annual Auditors Report
There are also clear benefits for members in using their Co-op number for purchases.
Meet Our Banana Farmers
Our Equal Exchange bananas come from progressive, small-scale banana cooperatives in Ecuador and Peru. Check out their inspiring stories below, provided by our friends at Equal Exchange. Learn more at http://www.beyondthepeel.com
DiGiorno Pizza Recall
Product: DiGiorno Frozen Pizza, 29.9 oz to 30.3 oz., Varieties: Spinach and…
Recall: Stouffer’s Spinach Souffle and Vegetable Lasagna
Product: Stouffer’s Spinach Souffle, 12 oz. box Use-by Date: July, 2016 Product:…
Recall: Purina Beneful Beef & Chicken
Product: Purina Beneful Beef & Chicken: 10 oz cans, packed 8, Varieties: Beef Stew…
GoGo squeeZ Applesauce Recall
Product packaging fails quality standards, but no illnesses reported.
Going Bananas at the Co-op
March is Banana Month at the Co-op! Want the best bananas in the business? Look for the ones with the red-and-white Equal Exchange sticker on the peel.
Making Spiced Cashews
There are many ways to jazz up our new Fair Trade Organic Co-op Cashews! Here is just one.
Recall: Annie’s Bunny Grahams
Voluntary recall for quality issues
Meet the Producers! New Dried Mango from Africa and Why It’s So Special
In stores now—new cooperatively produced dried mango! Through a unique partnership with Equal Exchange, the Co-op is building cooperative supply chains with mango processors in one of the poorest nations in Africa.
Meet the Farmers! New Organic Cashews from Aprainores Cashew Co-op and the Inspiring Story Behind It All
In stores now—new cooperatively produced cashews! Through a unique partnership with Equal Exchange, the Co-op is building cooperative supply chains with cashew farmers in El Salvador. Read the inspiring story from our friends at Equal Exchange.
Meet the Farmers!
New Organic Cashews from India and the Fabulous Fair Trade Farmers Who Bring Them to Us. In stores now—new cooperatively produced cashews! Through a unique partnership with Equal Exchange, the Co-op is building cooperative supply chains with cashew farmers in India.
Introducing Organic, Fairly Traded Co-op Cashews and Mango
The Co-op’s latest partnership with Equal Exchange and its fair trade farming partners closes the loop on another fully cooperative supply chain.
Discontinuing Applegate Products at the Co-op
We’ve had trouble getting Applegate products. We’ll be switching to other high-quality products to ensure our customers get the product availability they deserve.
Recall: Garden of Life Raw Meal Organic Shake & Meal Products
Garden of Life LLC is voluntarily withdrawing a limited quantity of its Raw Meal Organic Shake & Meal products.