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As you may know, there is a potential 25% tariff coming on Canadian imports in the near future, although it’s anyone’s guess at the moment what or when this reality will hit us. We are watching and waiting, but in the meantime please know that if this dramatic increase does come to pass, we are […]
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Lisa, our Education, Demos, & Events Coordinator, wrote this to everyone who entered the Bread Fest competition on March 1st: Dear Bread Fest Participants, I hope this finds you well! It was such a fun day last Saturday, and so inspiring to see all your bread creations. Our Bread Fest winners are Lisa Maria Andreoli […]
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These are the minutes of the Brattleboro Food Co-op Board of Directors meeting that took place on Monday, February 3, 2025. Present at Meeting Directors Present: Kevin Brennan [Zoom], Calvin Dame, Lee Halpern [Zoom], Anneka Kindler, Michele Meulendyk, Evan Silber, Sheena Tesch and Johanna Zalneraitis. Directors absent: Denise Glover. Staff, Shareholders, and Others Present: GM […]
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Kayleigh Boucher, the young cheesemaker of Green Mountain Blue Cheese, comes from a long line of dairy farmers. The Bouchers have been dairy farming in northern Vermont for three generations, but for ten generations before that, her ancestors raised cows across the border in Canada. Kayleigh is in the process of taking over Green Mountain […]
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Celebrating education during our March 50th Anniversary events with a 20% off book sale, and more!
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Join us throughout March as we celebrate education with special events, classes, a 20% off book sale, and more!
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We are closing early today to ensure our staff get home safely.
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Dear Valued Shareholders and Customers, We want to inform you that our store will close early on Wednesday, February 26th, for a special staff appreciation event. The store will close promptly at 2:30 pm, and the Deli, Hot Bar, and Salad Bar will close a little earlier at 2:00 pm. This event is an opportunity […]
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We want to ensure the safety of our staff, so we are closing at 4 pm today. We will re-open tomorrow at our normal time. Thank you for understanding, and be safe out there!
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Meeting minutes of the Brattleboro Food Co-op Board of Directors , Monday, January 6, 2025 Present at Meeting Board Members Present: Kevin Brennan, Calvin Dame, Denise Glover, Lee Halpern [Zoom], Anneka Kindler, Evan Silber, Sheena Tesch and Johanna Zalneraitis. Directors Absent: Michele Meulendyk. Staff, Shareholders, and Others Present: GM Anthony Santorelli, Board Administrator/Sustainability Coordinator Sarah […]
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The Brattleboro Food Co-op is a skincare paradise, a utopia of clean beauty, an Eden of exfoliation, a wonderland of wellness. And in this elevated section, one of the ultimate brands is Ursa Major Skincare. In fact, we are the only retailer in Brattleboro that carries this internationally-recognized, Vermont-made line. What makes Ursa Major unique? […]
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Shareholder Donations and Food For All Discounts: Food for All members will receive up to 17.5% of purchases in February 2025. At the BFC, shareholders who volunteer two hours per month at the Co-op or one of our Commitment to Community Partners earn a 5% discount off their purchases at the Co-op during the following […]
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