I am disappointed to see that you have limited the choice of Bryn Mawr bar soap to 3 choices. I normally buy a bar each time I visit. I usually buy lavender flavor. The last time I was at the store I see that you have peppermint, patchouli and non-scented. I see you have added a soap from Lutsen MN. Could you include the lavender soap from Bryn Mawr? Could you get rid of those High carbon footprint soaps instead of local low carbon soap?

thanks
Dave

I was wondering if there were any other imitation sour creams on the market other than Tofutti Sour Supreme? As great as it is to have an alternative to sour cream (for a lactose intolerant person), I was discouraged to see that the second ingredient in this product is “partially hydrogenated soybean oil”. I have rid my house of almost everything Partially hydrogenated.. which leads me to my question on whether or not there is a healthier option for imitation sour cream?

Thank you
Cindy

I hope you will reconsider your decision to replace Barbara’s mashed potato flakes with Turkey Gravy. I think the mashed potatoes are bought more consistently than the gravy, which I expect is more in demand during the November-December holidays.

The mashed potato flakes are no longer being manufactured by Barbara’s—it was the company’s decision, not the co-op’s. We’ve brought in another instant mashed potato of comparable quality, and it seems to be selling very well; look for the Natural Mash in the big blue box on the top shelf, in Aisle 4.

Peter, Merchandising Manager

I was on a gluten-free diet for a while before I discovered the Kinnickinnick doughnuts in the co-op’s freezer case. You can imagine how thrilled I was to find them! And now, they don’t seem to be there anymore. What’s up?

Sorry about that! Kinnickinnick shut down production entirely for two weeks over the winter holidays in order to fix some things, but they’re up and running now. The doughnuts are back in the freezer case where they belong. Until you buy them and eat them.

Do you have gift certificates that can be purchased for your store?

Cathi T.

We offer gift cards for the co-op and Linden Hills Natural Home that may be purchased in any amount.If you’d like to buy a gift card for someone, I’d be happy to take the information via the phone or email and send the gift card to the destination of your choice! You can contact me at 612-922-1159, or jparker(at)lindenhills.coop. Thank you!

I was at Lunds and they had a display of Local Products – great idea for people who want to support local products.

_We have had this green LOCAL symbol posted near the shelf tags of our local products since March 2006; look for it in every aisle.

Please try to get “Mighty Leaf” tropical tea in bulk.

I checked with Mighty Leaf and they do not sell bulk teas right now, only packaged teas. Sorry we can’t accommodate you.
Jesse, HBC Manager

Do you carry the Columbia Gorge canned peaches and pears? If so, as a member, can I buy them by the case?
Thanks, Ken

Wondering if you can research for me whether there are available substitutes for cheese and yogurt that do NOT contain casein, gluten or soy? Thank you.

Could you put a peanut/nut-free display of your products together?

Sorry; we won’t be able to segregate our products quite to this extent. It’s great that allergen labeling has finally gone into effect and manufacturers are required to label the possible presence of potent allergens like peanuts. But the number of products that are labeled as “peanut free” is pretty small. I wish we could do more.

Jeanne, Member Services