French Broad Food Co+Op

Open Daily 8AM to 8PM

Who Owns Your Grocery Store?

By Jon Steinman, the author of “Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants” (New Society Publishers, 2019). “Who owns your grocery store?” It’s the question emblazoned on the back of a van that has ferried me across 34 states to visit 128 consumer-owned grocery stores (food co-ops) and another […]

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Winter Squash Guide

Winter Squash Guide By: Co+op, stronger together With a dozen common varieties readily available, choosing a winter squash to prepare can be confounding for the home cook. We’ve compiled descriptions of common varieties as well as some handy tips for selecting the right squash for you and plenty of delicious squash recipes you’ll love. General selection

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It’s Hawthorn Time

It’s Hawthorn Time! As the fall rolls in…a friend and I went out to harvest hawthorn berries. Hawthorn is one of my most beloved herbs. A wonderful heart tonic, it is both soothing and delicious. Here is a couple of recipes to inspire your herbal explorations this fall. Hawthorn Rose Conserve This is a recipe

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Co-op FAQs and Facts

Co-op FAQs and Facts Food co-ops are owned by folks in their communities, just like you, who value healthy, delicious food that’s good for everyone. We believe that food helps us celebrate our differences and brings us together! Everyone is welcome to shop, eat and hang out at food co-ops. And everyone is welcome to join

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Common Myths About Food Co-ops

Common Myths About Food Co-ops For food lovers on the hunt for fresh local produce and healthy, sustainable products, the local food co-op may be a hidden gem. Why hidden, you ask? Many people, including co-op shoppers, are not entirely sure how co-ops work—or how to get involved. Luckily, the most common misconceptions can be

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Tell The World You Own It!

Tell the World You Own It By: Co+op You may be surprised by all the types of co-ops around you. From groceries to health care, co-ops are a vital part of everyday life for people all over the globe. Consider the cup of coffee you enjoyed at breakfast. It was likely purchased from a coffee grower

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