Growing food is a hard way to make a living, especially for small, organic producers who don’t have the benefit of chemicals, subsidies or economies of scale to boost their bottom line. But this is also why the price tags on local and organic produce are often higher than large conventionally grown produce. But just… Read More →
Since the positive vote for consolidation between the Wedge Community Co-op and Linden Hills Co-op in the fall of 2016, the two co-ops have been working together on a collaborative implementation plan. Eight committees were developed in the December to focus on specific elements of the business. Each committee is comprised of Wedge and Linden… Read More →
BY JOSH RESNIK, Wedge Community Co-op, CEO In an effort to keep owners informed, we want to share our financial results from the first half of FY2017 (July–December 2016). Simply put, the first half of the fiscal year has been very challenging financially. During the summer and early fall, we saw bigger-than-expected sales declines at… Read More →
There are few pleasures that compare to fresh pasta. Soft, silky, sproingy, it soaks up sauces with ease—the perfect blank canvas for a filling wintertime meal. But for many home cooks, the idea of making fresh noodles sounds messy, time-consuming, and just plain intimidating. All that cranking! All those different attachments! But what if it… Read More →
The Board consists of four Board Officers and five Board Directors. Three board seats are up for election annually and each have a three-year term. Board Officers are elected by the Board during its May board meeting and each Officer serves as Chair of a board committee. Board members may serve no more than three consecutive…
The owners of Linden Hills and Wedge Co-ops voted in record numbers in favor to consolidate our two businesses. Eastside Food Co-op will remain independent. While slightly over half of their votes were in favor of the consolidation, they did not reach the two-thirds majority needed to move forward. We are honored and excited that… Read More →
You know the ones we mean. The ones you pass right by on your way to the familiar comfort of a boneless chicken breast or a rib-eye steak. The ones that make you say to yourself, “Someday I’ll learn how to cook you.” Because the Wedge’s Meat & Seafood Department does its own butchery (unlike… Read More →
From the Share – Fall 2016 newsletter This ready-to-eat, quick meal wonder gets a big flavor boost from the smoking process. It comes to us from Everett’s Fisheries and is a lean protein option for any night of the week. What to look for: You can find it pre-packed in the cases in front of… Read More →
Minnesota is home to one of the most vibrant local food communities. Our staff, farmers, makers, fellow co-ops, chefs and restaurateurs hold knowledge too big to keep to ourselves. Grow with us each season as we dive into everything food with our community experts. Cultivate features news that impacts our local food system and our…
A Walkthrough By Kristi Pluimer, Project Director The first phase of the Lyndale remodel project is the exterior work and is currently underway. This consists of replacing damaged brick and mortar, recaulking the windows, removing old signage and staining the building. Interior construction phases are slated to start in late January or early February 2016.… Read More →
