2014 Wedgeshare Grants Available Call for Applications The Wedge is soliciting grant applications from organizations that work for sustainable development through environment, health, wellness, food agriculture, or cooperative-related activities. If you work for or know of any organizations that fit one or more of these criteria, we encourage you to let them know that the… 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 Board of Directors is pleased to report that in the past year The Wedge continued to do very well. The loyalty and support of our members and the commitment of our dedicated and highly skilled staff continue to make The Wedge a national model among co-ops. Our commitment to remain connected to the… 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 →
Tell Minnesota candidates: Support my right to know what’s in my food! We have a right to know what’s in our food. In poll after poll, public support for labeling GMOs tops 90 percent. GMOs are linked to health problems. Animal studies have linked genetically engineered (GE) foods to allergies, cancers, immune system disorders and… Read More →
by Tom Rodmyre, Warehouse Manager I am pleased to report that union negotiations with our employees were conducted in a positive, productive way. We finished the settlement within seven months of the union vote, and the contract offer was accepted by our employees. We achieved total sales of $19,617,470 this year (including sales to The… Read More →
By Elka Malkis, Financial Manager INCOME STATEMENTS This year, The Wedge began using a new auditing firm. One result of that change is a slightly new format for the statement of income and retained earnings. The gross sales listed, $49.3 million, are the combined sales at the store, the warehouse, and the farm, an increase… 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 →
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 Board of Directors recommends the following changes to the Wedge Co-op Articles and Bylaws. A “Yes” vote approves the changes. A “No” vote leaves the Articles and Bylaws as they are now. Articles of Incorporation The recommended changes in Article V, Sections 1 and 4 increase the number of Class B and C stock… Read More →
