The Beet
A Port Townsend Food Co-op Blog
Whether you're passionate about healthy recipes, sustainability initiatives, local giving programs, or supporting local farms, we’ve got something for you. Stay connected with the latest co-op news, learn how we’re making a difference in the community, and discover how you can get involved. Join us as we promote eco-friendly living and share the best in organic, local food."
Cadmium and Lead in Dark Chocolate—How Dangerous?
Many of us have heard that Consumer Reports has tested dark chocolate bars sold in the US and found that most had higher levels of cadmium and lead than the maximum levels set by California.
We Raised $1,800 for the 2023 Plant-A-Thon with Northwest Watershed Institute!
The Port Townsend Food Coop is proud to announce that their recent satsuma fundraiser was a huge success, raising $1,800 for Northwest Watershed Institute’s annual Plant-a-Thon with local schools.
Winter Welcoming Center
Introducing our second Beans For Bag recipient for January/February – Winter Welcoming Center
Kid Sized Picnic Table with A Story
Next time you go shopping walk around to the south side of the building. There is a new kids picnic table tucked among the outdoor tables…
Celebrate Co-ops on July 2!
July 2 marks the 100th celebration of the International Day of Cooperatives!
Frederick Douglass and Co-ops in 1846
On April 2, 1847, Douglass stayed with John Bright in Rochdale the day before he sailed from Liverpool back to America finally a free man.
Coming! New Lights in the Produce Department
New lights installed January 27 and 28 - produce department will close early at 7pm…
NEW LABELING: Bioengineered Foods - What You Need To Know
Our motivation has always been simple: we believe that people have a right to know what’s in their food.
Co+op Forest Program to Regenerate Rainforest in Brazil
To date, NCG has contributed to the planting and protection of 1.8M trees in the Peruvian Amazon…
Don’t Forget Your Bags!
The cost of our paper shopping bags has gone up a bit. Learn more and check out some of our reusable bag options…
What is with those new shopping carts?
The new carts aren’t perfect. Let us present to you some of the features and benefits of our new carts…
Cooperatively Yours!
Jon Steinman visited 125 food co-ops with storefronts and 23 startups in various stages of development. He took a LOT of photos and his new publication is one of the many outcomes of that journey.
Read the Food Co-op 2020 Impact Report
What is a food co-op? We are your friendly, democratically controlled, community-owned grocery store. Everyone is welcome to shop and if you decide to become an owner you’ll get benefits and vote for our board of directors. That democratic process is how owners ensure the co-op stays focused on its community.
