Wedge kitchen supervisor Michael Paynic is also the talented photographer and food stylist behind most of this newsletter’s images. Here are a few more things you might not know about him. There’s a rumor that you have quite the prop collection, is that true? I probably have 600 or more, but it’s an ongoing thing,… 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 →
by Linda Halley, Farm Manager Gardens of Eagan (GOE) Farm is making an exciting transition. As we wind up the last few months of our five-year lease on the Diffley farm, we are in full swing just down the road, building a packing shed and tractor garage on farmland The Wedge purchased this past winter.… 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 →
The Wedge has proudly joined Right to Know Minnesota, a coalition seeking to label genetically engineered (GE) foods/genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Minnesota. The Minnesota Legislature considered a labeling bill last year.This year, we’re going to get it passed! This issue is of urgent importance to us because we believe in healthful foods, sustainably grown.… Read More →
The “At the Wedge” newsletter has been a staple of co-op membership since September 1975. It has had many names and looks over the years, from the imaginative Zucchini Express in the ’70s to the utilitarian Wedge Newsletter of the ’90s. And starting in March, it will be changing again. One of the biggest changes… Read More →
By Nancy Brown I used to assume I could avoid genetically engineered ingredients (also known as genetically modified organisms or GMOs) by reading labels and sticking to “natural” brands. And I wasn’t alone. According to the Cornucopia Institute’s “Cereal Crimes” report, many consumers wrongly believe that the foods produced and marketed by brands making “natural”… 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 →
Dear Fellow Member-Owners, At our annual membership meeting in October, Wedge management and the board of directors outlined our upcoming expansion/remodeling campaign and explained how it would affect our patronage refunds this year and for the next few years, as well as how members could support the co-op’s expansion through investment in our C-share stock… 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 →
