2/$6 EQUAL EXCHANGE Organic Chocolate Bar 3.5 oz., selected varieties
$7.99 DR. BRONNER’S Organic Coconut Oil 14 oz., selected varieties
$3.99 WOODSTOCK Organic Fruit 10 oz., selected varieties
$9.99 MANITOBA HARVEST
Organic Protein Powder with Fiber 16 oz., other Manitoba Harvest products also on sale
$2.99 KIND Healthy Grains Bars 5 ct., selected varieties
$2.69 ORGANIC PRAIRIE
Organic Mighty Bar 1 oz., selected varieties
2/$4 LATE JULY ORGANIC
Immune BOOM!
Organic Snack Chips 5.5 oz., selected varieties
Tuesday, October 20, 6:30-8pm with Melissa Fryar Class held upstairs at the Co-op
The beautiful fall season here in the mountains often means a rise in colds and viruses. Come learn how to make some yummy and effective herbal treats to keep you and yours healthy this season. We will discuss maintaining overall healthy immunity and we will also make a delicious astragalus tincture in class for you to take home. I will share some of my favorite cold care recipes including: Fire Cider, Onion Poultices, Elderberry Echinacea Syrup, Healing Broths, and more! We will discuss several herbs for the season, such as: astragalus, elder, garlic, osha, and others. This is a terrific class to enhance your herbal know how and boost your immunity for the season ahead!
$10 for FBFC Owners, $20 for the public
2/$5
$2.39
VAN’S Waffles 7.5-9 oz., selected varieties
CASCADIAN FARM
Organic Vegetables 16 oz., selected varieties
3/$7
$2.39
$3.99
HEALTH VALLEY ORGANIC
RUDI’S Organic Bread
Organic Soup
CELESTIAL SEASONINGS
20-22 oz., selected varieties Organic Spelt Bread $4.39
14.5-15 oz., selected varieties
Herbal Tea
20 ct., selected varieties
$2.69 ALEXIA Frozen Potatoes 15-16 oz., selected varieties other Alexia products also on sale
2/$5
ANCIENT GRAINS Gluten-Free Pasta 8 oz., selected varieties
$2.39 WESTBRAE Organic Beans
25 oz., selected varieties
2/$8
ZEVIA Zero Calorie Soda 6 pack, selected varieties
5/$5
$3.99
KOYO Ramen
BLUE DIAMOND ARTISAN
2.1 oz., selected varieties
Nut Thins 4.25 oz., selected varieties
$1.99
EVOL
$3.39
$2.69
SAN-J
POPCORN INDIANA
Organic Tamari
Burrito
10 oz., Shoyu and Reduced Sodium Tamari also on sale
6 oz., selected varieties
Popcorn 4.75-7 oz., selected varieties
2/$6 GO RAW
$1.99
BULK
Organic Red Quinoa per pound in bulk
$2.39
NATURAL SEA Yellowfin Tuna 5 oz., selected varieties other Natural Sea Tuna varieties also on sale
Organic Sprouted Cookies 3 oz., selected varieties
5/$5
LARABAR Fruit & Nut Bar 1.6-1.8 oz., selected varieties
$13.99
BULK Organic Almonds per pound in bulk
$3.69
$4.39
ENVIROKIDZ
NANCY’S
Organic Kid’s Cereal
Organic Plain Yogurt
10 oz., selected varieties Envirokidz Organic Bars also on sale
32 oz., selected varieties
$3.39
$2.39
CASCADIAN FARM
PACIFIC
Organic Granola 13.2-16 oz., selected varieties
Nut or Grain Beverage 32 oz., selected varieties
$2.69 MI-DEL Cookies 8-10 oz., selected varieties
$3.69 STONYFIELD Organic Yogurt 32 oz., selected varieties
4/$5
KIND Fruit & Nut Bar 1.4-1.6 oz., selected varieties
$3.99 GREEN VALLEY ORGANICS Organic Kefir 32 oz., selected varieties
$8.99 BIOKLEEN Liquid Laundry Detergent
64 oz., selected varieties
Co-op FAQs and Facts How can I distinguish a co-op from other organizations?
A co-op is a business, usually incorporated, that sells goods and services. It is not a charitable organization or a social service agency.
Who benefits from the co-op’s existence?
A co-op exists primarily for the benefit of its members. Many co-ops also support other parts of the community through various programs and philanthropic activities as part of their commitment to cooperative values and principles.
Who controls a co-op?
In a cooperative, members democratically control the direction of the business. In most co-ops each member gets one vote. Members elect a board of directors to monitor the business, set goals and hire management to operate their business. Ultimately, the board is accountable to the members for its decisions.
What motivates people to form a co-op?
In private or stockholder-owned businesses, individuals invest to earn a financial return. In a co-op, individuals are motivated by a shared need for certain products or services. By joining together, members gain access to products, services or markets not otherwise available to them. In other words, when forming a co-op members are motivated to become co-owners of the business primarily so that their mutual needs can be met. And co-ops return financial gains to their members, whether through discounts, lower costs or patronage refunds. People join existing co-ops for a variety of reasons. Whether it is the commitment to community, the democratic approach to business, the desire to be part of a business that is locally owned or something else “uniquely co-op� that appeals, anyone can join a cooperative!
Sole Proprietorship/Partnership
A business owned by one or more people, usually to provide employment and a return on investment to the owners. Local examples include restaurants, bakeries, and bookstores.
Investor-Owned Corporation
A business whose stock is traded publicly by any number of investors. Examples include Safeway, Whole Foods, Starbucks, Microsoft, and General Motors. Investor-Owned Corporation
Cooperative
A member-owned and member-controlled business that operates for the mutual benefit of all members. Examples include your local food co-op, a local housing or child care co-op, Group Health Cooperative, and any credit union. The cooperative form of business is one that brings the owners, controllers, and users of a business together into one group.
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Facts: • • • • • • • • • • • •
There are more than 29,000 co-ops in the United States with Americans holding 350 million co-op memberships. U.S. co-ops provide over 850 thousand jobs and create more than $74 billion in annual wages with revenue of nearly $500 billion. The majority of our country’s 2 million farmers are members of the nearly 3,000 farmer-owned cooperatives. They provide over 250 thousand jobs and annual wages of over $8 billion. Over 8,300 credit unions provide financial services to nearly 100 million members. More than 900 rural electric co-ops deliver electricity to more than 42 million people in 47 states. This makes up 42% of the nation’s electric distribution lines and covers 75% of our country’s land mass. Approximately 233 million people are served by insurance companies owned by or closely affiliated with co-ops. Food co-ops have been innovators in the areas of unit pricing, consumer protection, organic and bulk foods, and nutritional labeling. More than 50,000 families in the U.S. use cooperative day care centers, giving co-ops a crucial role in the care of our children. About 1.2 million rural Americans in 31 states are served by the 260 telephone cooperatives. More than 6,400 housing cooperatives exist in the U.S., providing 1.5 million homes. The .coop web address extension has been adopted by over 3,000 co-ops and while many cooperatives may use .com or other domain extensions, when you see .coop, you can be sure that it’s a cooperative. For more information, visit www.coop. How do co-ops impact the economy? Check out the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives’ research on the Economic Impact of U.S. Cooperatives and the Hoffer Report (summary) to see the impact co-ops have in Northwestern New England.
- See more at: http://strongertogether.coop/food-coops/co-op-faqs-and-facts/
FRENCH BROAD FOOD CO-OP CALENDAR OF EVENTS
www.frenchbroadfood.coop • 90 Biltmore Ave. • Downtown Asheville • 828.255.7650
4/$5 EARTH’S BEST Infant Food Puree Pouches 3.5-4.2 oz., selected varieties
2/$4 AMY & BRIAN Cocnut Juice
$10.99
$10.99 BOIRON Oscillococcinum
OREGON’S WILD HARVEST
6 dose
Organic Echinacea
$24.99
$1.99
NORDIC NATURALS
RICOLA
90 ct., other Herbal Supplements also on sale
Cough Drops
17.5 oz., selected varieties
Ultimate Omega D3
$29.99
$19.99
$14.99
NEW CHAPTER
NATURAL FACTORS
Zyflamend Whole Body
Tranquil Sleep
NATURAL VITALITY
60 ct., selected varieties other Zyflamend Supplements also on sale
60 ct.. other Nordic Naturals Supplements also on sale
60 ct., other Natural Factors Supplements also on sale
$2.39
$7.99
KEVITA
ACURE
Organic Kombucha
Facial Cleanser
15.2 oz., selected varieties
4 oz., selected varieties other Acure products also on sale
24 ct., selected varieties
Original Natural Calm 8 oz., other Natural Calm products also on sale
$1.19 BULK Organic Steel Cut Oats
per pound in bulk
$7.99 LILY OF THE DESERT Organic Aloe Vera Juice 32 oz., selected varieties
$5.69 MANITOBA HARVEST Hemp Hearts
8 oz., other Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts also on sale
$3.99
TOM’S OF MAINE Toothpaste
4-5.5 oz., selected varieties
3/$7 FOOD SHOULD TASTE GOOD Tortilla Chips 5.5 oz., selected varieties
$3.39 GREEN MOUNTAIN GRINGO Salsa 16 oz., selected varieties
2/$4 KETTLE BRAND Baked Potato Chips 4 oz., selected varieties
$1.39 JUSTIN’S Organic Peanut Butter Cups 1.4 oz., selected varieties
$1.29
CASTOR & POLLUX Organic Cat Food 5.5 oz., selected varieties other Castor & Pollux Varieties also on sale
Organic Cereal
Organic Salsa
16 oz. (all varieties)
(all varieties)
Organic Mac and Cheese 6 oz. (all varieties)
Organic Olive Oil
33.8 oz. each
$2.99
$2.99
$1.69
$9.99
HICKORY NUT GAP FARM GROUND BEEF
ORGANIC KALE
CABOT BUTTER 1 LB.
SAMI’S MILLET FLAX BREAD
$5.99
$1.99
$4.49
$5.49
per pound
a bunch
each
each
BATH TISSUE
ORGANIC FRUIT SPREADS
ORGANIC PASTA SAUCE
ORGANIC PEANUT BUTTER
$6.99
$3.39
$2.99
$4.99
16 oz. (black beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, pinto beans)
16 oz. (all varieties)
12 Pack
14 oz. (all varieties)
ORGANIC BULK TOFU
ORGANIC BROWN RICE PASTA
$1.99
$1.99
per pound
1lb. (all varieties)
26 oz. (all varieties)
ORGANIC CANNED BEANS
$1.29
18 oz. (all varieties)
ORGANIC WHITE PASTA
$1.79
The French Broad Food Co-op Reminds Asheville Residents, “You have a Right to Know What’s in Your Food” During 6th Annual Non-GMO Month Asheville, N.C.. This October, the French Broad Food Co-op will join more than 2,000 grocery retailers across North America participating in the sixth annual Non-GMO Month. Created by the Non-GMO Project, this month-long celebration puts a spotlight on a person’s right to choose food and products without genetically modified organisms (GMOs). “I talk to our customers every day and they are worried about the spread of GMOs in our food supply. With GMOs present in up to 75 percent of conventional packaged foods, we are more committed than ever to helping people find safe, healthy non-GMO choices,” says Bobby Sullivan, General Manager. “We believe people have the right to know what’s in their food, and that’s why I went to Capitol Hill earlier this year to lobby against a bill that would prevent labeling. It’s also why we will be celebrating that right throughout Non-GMO Month this October.” During Non-GMO Month, French Broad Food Co-op will help shoppers identify Non-GMO Project Verified choices with special events, displays and educational materials. The non-GMO category is one of the fastest growing sectors in grocery; with 83 percent of shoppers seeking out nonGMO products and 57 percent saying non-GMO is key to brand buying. This growing awareness is sparking major change in the industry: labeling ballot measures, food manufacturers refining ingredients; retailers announcing their non-GMO purchasing policies; and food service companies inquiring about verification. To date, more than 30,000 products have been Non-GMO Project Verified, with annual sales of these products topping $12 billion. Public concern about GMOs is rising as studies increasingly raise doubts about the long-term safety and environmental impact of this experimental technology. GMO labeling is mandatory in 64 countries around the world, including Australia, Russia, China, and all of Europe, but no such requirements exist in the U.S. or Canada. Ninety-two percent of consumers say they believe that genetically engineered ingredients should be labeled. “The right to know what we’re eating and feeding our families is so basic,” says Megan Westgate, Executive Director of the nonprofit Non-GMO Project. “Americans deserve the same freedom to avoid experimental GMO foods as people in other countries.” The Non-GMO Project is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and building the non-GMO food supply, educating consumers, and providing verified non-GMO choices. They believe that everyone deserves an informed choice about whether or not to consume genetically modified organisms. For additional information, visit the links below: “What is GMO?” http://livingnongmo.org/learn/gmo-faq/ “Non-GMO Month” http://www.nongmomonth.org “Labeling Survey Results” http://justlabelit.org/faqs/ “State Labeling Initiatives” http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/issues/976/ge-food-labeling/state-labeling-initiatives 1
2015 Market LOHAS (Lifestyle Of Health And Sustainability) Mambo Sprouts Marketing Annual Natural and Organic Consumer Research
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Consumer Reports, October 2014
MORE WAYS TO SAVE!
Co+op Deals
Look for the green Co+op Deal signs to find great saving on some of our most popular products. Look for the Co+op Deals Coupons in the store too and save even more, even on sale items!
Owner Deals
Membership has it’s perks! Look for the orange Owner Deal signs to find great prices exclusively for owners.
2/$6 YOGI Organic Tea 16 oz., selected varieties
$7.99 OWNER DEALS
AURA CACIA Lavender Essential Oil 5 oz., other Essential Oils also on sale
5% on the 5th
Owners save 5% off their purchases on the 5th of every month.
$3.99
Special Order and Save
EVERYDAY SHEA
Special order your items in a case or bulk quantity and get 20% off for owners, 10% off for non owners.
Community Appreciation Days
Four times per year we offer 10% OFF ONE ENTIRE SHOP for everyone, not just owners, during Community Appreciation Days.
Shop Bulk
Buy a pinch or a pound. Get a nickel back every time you use your own bag or container.
12 oz., selected varieties
$8.99 EQUAL EXCAHNGE Organic Coffee
B U L K
Patronage Rebate
In profitable years, owners can receive a percentage of the profits back based on the total spent at the co+op during that fiscal year.
Co+op Basics
Hand Soap
Co+op Basics offers you new low prices on over 100 of the same staples every week, so you can plan your weekly meals around affordability and quality.
per pound in bulk Sale does not include Decaf Coffee
$10.99 DR. BRONNER’S Liquid Castile Soap 32 oz., selected varieties
www.frenchbroadfood.coop