By Rick Christianson, Co-op Partners Warehouse Produce Buyer Farming has always been a difficult endeavor, but with the exception of the Dust Bowl years of the 1930s, there may never have been a time where weather-related issues have put more strain on the food supply system. Considering the likely trajectory of climate change, agriculture sits… Read More →
By Leigh McCarren, Ownership & Outreach Specialist What is your culinary background? My parents worked at a restaurant when I was young, and I often spent Sunday mornings watching in the kitchen and playing with leftover bread dough. I worked in that same restaurant through college and on my family’s organic farm, A to Z… Read More →
The Spring Owner Celebration is still on through Tuesday, March 31. In order to create a safer shopping experience and let people shop when the store is most well stocked, please do not feel you need to rush into the store this week in order to benefit from the coupon. We are extending the expiration… Read More →
Co-op Partners Warehouse (CPW) is a wholesale distributor of organic produce, dairy, and unique local grocery products. CPW works with first-time producers to make their products successful by giving feedback on packaging and pricing, as well as creating wholesale monthly specials, and assisting with marketing materials. By working with CPW, small companies expand their reach… Read More →
Twin Organics owners and brothers Jacob and Andrew Helling are the proud new owners of the former Gardens of Eagan land, previously owned by TCCP. They work hard growing high quality, organic produce for many of the best local restaurants. We interviewed them to learn a little more about their story and what they have…
by James Norton Food Editor at the Growler Magazine Diet matters. You don’t need to be an Olympian or a mountaineer to know that what goes into your body has a profound impact on everything that follows. It’s true for people, and it’s true for animals as well. The quickly evolving sectors of grass-fed meat…
At the co-op, we’re committed to working with small, local farmers to provide the most delicious and nutritious foods for our customers. Our deep relationships with local farms not only bring the highest quality food to our warehouse and stores, but also nurture and support the local food economy, ensuring its health and vitality for… Read More →
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SIX QUESTIONS FOR CO-OP PARTNERS WAREHOUSE LOCAL FOODS BUYER AMBER WESTLEY Co-op Partners Warehouse (CPW) is a distributor of organic produce, dairy and grocery, servicing retail co-ops, natural food stores and restaurants across seven states. Q: What brought you to CPW and how long have you been there? A: I’ve been with Co-op Partners for nine months,… Read More →
FIVE QUESTIONS FOR LINDEN HILLS POINT-OF-SALE & SCANNING COORDINATOR EMILY ANDERSON Q: What brought you to Linden Hills Co-op? A: I went to school for printmaking, so after leaving college I had to gure out what I could do to make a living while working on creative projects. Working somewhere I felt had good ethics alongside a… Read More →
