Hello and happy Co-op Month! Here is a brief update on some of the latest happenings at the Co-op: 

Before last year’s Annual Meeting, we heard requests for a council candidate forum as a way for members to get to know the candidates better. So, we thought we would try it out this year. Please join us on October 25 from 6–8 pm at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center at 58 Barre Street in Montpelier. You can learn more here. 

We are gearing up for the holidays. Halloween is in full swing here with a variety of fun offerings including pumpkins, face paints, chocolates, and some great hats in our Wellness department. Next up of course is Thanksgiving, for those who would like to get an early start, order your turkey or Co-op made pie here.

To help reduce plastic from the waste stream, we have started offering Bio Bags in our Produce department. Here is some information from the manufacturer:  

According to biobagworld.com, we create 20 billion tons of waste globally per year, but 88% of consumers want to help make a difference in our future.

• BioBags are made from a certified-ASTM D6400 compostable plastic, free from polyethylene, called Mater-Bi.
• Mater-Bi is a polymer made from starches and vegetable oils, with a synthetic component that is 100% digestible by microorganisms.
• BioBags are backyard compostable and Non-GMO Verified.
• BioBag is a part of the Novamont Group, a Certified B Corp.  

BioBags are intended for transporting food from store to home. For longer-term storage, move food to an airtight container in your refrigerator.   

For more information, visit biobagworld.com. 

In our continuing efforts to make our co-op more affordable, we are offering a new way to save with our Member Meal Deals. Our current deal is on one SanRemo Pesto (6.7 oz) and one frozen Woodstock pasta (20 oz) for $9.99, a 42% savings! Look for it in our “Deals” freezer in the frozen aisle.  

Thank you very much for your support of our co-op! 

—Mary Mullally, General Manager