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…
12 Things To Do This Summer Keep the kids busy with FREE family events, hands-on activities, local farm visits and more! Pick up some snacks and sunscreen at the co-op and enjoy a day out with family and friends. Stay on the lookout for your favorite co-op at the Minneapolis farmers markets, Open Streets and…
Cheesemakers from across our great state have joined forces to create The League of Minnesota Cheesemakers. The organization provides opportunities for education and awareness of Minnesota-made cheeses, while building camaraderie among cheesemakers, industry professionals, enthusiasts, and sponsors alike. Minnesota cheesemakers make up a small percentage of all the cheesemakers in the United States but should… Read More →
It’s summer backyard party time! Invite your friends and fire up the grill with these recipes featuring summer’s fresh bounty, made-from-scratch WedgeMade and co-op products, and easy, crowd-pleasing flavors. Now you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time in the great outdoors with cocktail in-hand. First up, happy hour! These cocktails embody…
In the Twin Cities, our local food scene can’t be beat. Locally-grown food nourishes our bodies and our lives. It’s the inspiration behind these three youth organizations doing incredible work in our communities. From farming, to teaching, to tasting, to advocacy work, these organizations are growing young leaders with a love of healthy, local food.
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 →
We are thrilled to announce our newest partnership with Rise Bagel Co.! Rise Bagel Co. owners and sisters, Jen & Kate Lloyd started their business selling bagels at local Farmer’s Markets before opening their first storefront in the North Loop in 2017. We are now their first and only retail partner to offer their bagels… Read More →
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 WEDGE DELI COUNTER SHIFT LEAD CHARITY PAYE Q: What brought you to the Wedge? A: A close friend recommended that I apply at the Wedge after having a talk about what we believe a co-op should stand for. I wanted an opportunity to connect with the community and advocate diversity at the co-op.… 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 →
