After 19 years with the Produce department, Dean is now the store manager. What’s your favorite season for produce?July. All the greens come in hot and heavy; it’s real bounty time. What’s your first childhood food memory?I grew up in St. Paul, and I remember the first time we hit the farmers’ market for strawberries… Read More →
Is organic milk really better for you? Late last year, the Internet erupted with the news of a Washington State University study claiming added nutritional benefits in organic milk as compared to conventional. This was the long- awaited silver bullet for the organic food movement, which has historically lacked substantial scientific evidence to back up… Read More →
Bob’s Red Mill sorghum grain – Whole grain and gluten-free, sorghum is high in unsaturated fats, protein, fiber, and antioxidants. It has a hearty, chewy texture similar to wheat berries. 24 oz. $3.99 Neat meaty alternative – Shelf-stable, soy-free meat alternative made of pecans, garbanzos, GF oats and GF corn. Just add water and eggs… Read More →
Amidst all the cuts to the food stamp program and the reshuffling of crop subsidies to insurance payments, the organic movement somehow managed to quietly score some serious cash. After four years of congressional deadlock, at long last we have a Farm Bill. Standing in front of a tractor and other farm equipment at Michigan… Read More →
On the day we visit Jason Amundsen at his farm, it’s two degrees below zero and blindingly bright. The late February sun shatters off mountains of snow left by the most recent blizzard. And since his hens possess more sense than people usually afford members of the poultry family, they had thought better of venturing… Read More →
1. Megafood with Matt’s Vitamin C Megafood with Matt’s Vitamin C This vitamin C is sourced from hand-picked Uncle Matt’s organic oranges. 30 ct $18.99 90 ct $34.79 Currently on sale for $27.79, while supplies last. 2. All Good Lips Tinted Lip Balms Tinted with the earth’s natural minerals to create six different hues and… Read More →
In 1999, the Wedge established Co-op Partners Warehouse (CPW) out of the desire to have a wholesaler who could represent products from small, quality-focused growers in the region. CPW, which distributes organic produce to co-ops, as well as to natural food stores, schools, and restaurants, provides an invaluable service as the connective tissue linking customers… Read More →
If you think Thanksgiving was a busy time at The Wedge, wait ’til you see what Co-op Partners Warehouse (CPW) was up to that week. CPW, our direct produce-buying and distributing program, did some serious work to ensure that co-op shoppers all over the Midwest got fresh, local and organic produce to put on their… Read More →
By Josh Resnik, CEO The Wedge Co-op is excited to announce the location of our new commissary kitchen and market café at 2412 Nicollet Ave. S.—along Minneapolis’ well-known “Eat Street.” The real estate transaction is scheduled to close in mid-January with a planned opening in late 2014. The building is less than a mile away… Read More →
By Jess Pierce Director of Brand Marketing Notice something different? This newsletter probably looks a bit bare to you. This is not a mistake but intentional, as we have some exciting news to share. Beginning in March, The Wedge will be updating its brand and logo, on everything from the signage in the store to… Read More →
