We envision a food system that keeps all families fed with nutritious foods, one where all farmers are paid fairly, and food is grown in a way that nourishes the soil rather than depletes it. Our fair trade partners are carrying out this vision through relationships with small-scale farmers, distributors, and retailers across the globe.… Read More →
Made-from-scratch sandwiches, wraps, sides, desserts and more are made fresh in our co-op kitchen every day. Everything that comes out of our kitchen is made with local and organic ingredients, inspired by our partnerships with local growers and the changing Minnesota seasons. Even better, everything is packaged in recyclable or compostable packaging and always… Read More →
CO-OP PARTNERS WAREHOUSE (CPW) is our local and organic produce and grocery distribution company, located in Saint Paul. CPW is an integral part of our mission to “build community by developing a strong local food system.” CPW’s close relationships with local farmers and producers and large network of natural food stores, restaurants, and businesses allow… Read More →
From the small organic farms that grow our food to our network of food-rescue partners, our commitment to sustainability runs deep at the co-op. We know that the sustainable choices we make affect the vitality of our neighborhoods and the planet, that food tastes best when it is grown naturally, and that big change starts… Read More →
In 2020, Co-op Partners Warehouse (CPW) created a direct partnership with Equal Exchange (EE) to become a distribution hub for EE Fair Trade Organic bananas and avocados. We are proud of this co-op-to-co-op connection— Equal Exchange is cooperatively owned, their growers are small farmer cooperatives, and CPW is part of the TCCP cooperative organization. The… Read More →
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 →
The podcast Nourish by MN350, features visionary leaders who are creating the regenerative, inclusive, local food economy we need to meet the challenge of climate change. The recent episode “Farmers and Co-ops: Creating a Regional Food System” features Josh Resnik, CEO of Twin Cities Co-op Partners and Jack Hedin founder of Featherstone Farm, long time… Read More →
At the co-op, our Purchasing and Merchandising team researches food trends, samples products and collects customer feedback to help support the unique product selection we have at our stores. Owners and shoppers let us know what they love by purchasing products that become best sellers. This year, we’re sharing our customer favorites in this Best…
Meet Charles Linden Hills Health & Body Care Manager Former Health & Body Care Manager Emily Kaster is now the Store Director at Linden Hills! Charles was hired to fill her role in August. What brought you to Linden Hills Co-op? My passion for all things health-related. Over the last 15 years, I have quietly studied…
Rounding up at the register with our Change Matters* program is an easy way to make donations. During the month of October all register donations will go to support Center School. Center School provides transformative education, grounded in indigenous life-ways and a love of learning. They inspirea sense of place and direction within the circle of…
