There’s always something new to discover at the Co-op. Take a look at the latest arrivals this May, new favorites popping up across wellness, grocery, home, and more. Thoughtfully chosen, as always, with our community in mind.
The Buzz at the Co-op
Alice Mushrooms — Brainstorm, Nightcap, Zen-X All Alice chocolates are made with organic ingredients and are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and OU-D kosher certified. The Zen-X and Nightcap formulas use fairly traded organic dark chocolate and organic mushrooms.
MUD/WTR — Rise Cocoa & Rise Matcha MUD/WTR is 100% USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free (GFCO certified), Vegan, Whole30-Approved, and Kosher.
Grüns — Adult Superfood Greens Gummies Grüns are gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, non-GMO, and contain no synthetic sweeteners or dyes. Products are manufactured in NSF, GMP, and FDA-registered facilities and undergo third-party testing for heavy metals and contaminants.
GYMKHANA Fine Foods — Madras, Tandoori BBQ, Green Tikka, Goan Coconut Curry, Tikka Masala, Butter Masala
Born from the two Michelin-starred Gymkhana restaurant in London’s Mayfair, these chef-crafted sauces bring authentic Indian fine dining straight to your kitchen.
All Varieties: Gluten-Free | All-Natural | No Preservatives or Additives | No Artificial Colors or Flavors | No Seed Oils | Vegetarian | Made in the UK
Vegan: Madras, Goan Coconut Curry, Tikka Masala
Contains Dairy: Butter Masala, Tandoori BBQ, Green Tikka
The Real Cereal Company — Rice Crisps The Real Cereal Company Rice Crisps are USDA Certified Organic (by Oregon Tilth), Certified Gluten-Free (GFCO), Non-GMO Project Verified, zero sugar, kosher, vegan, and made in California. The only ingredient is organic brown rice. Packaging is made with post-consumer recycled materials.
Truvani — Vanilla Protein Powder Truvani is USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO, vegan, and gluten- and dairy-free. It was co-founded by women’s health activist Vani Hari (“The Food Babe”), making it women-co-founded.
Feel-Good Finds
Alba Botanica — SPF 70 & SPF 30 Sunscreen Alba Botanica sunscreens are made with 100% vegetarian ingredients, are reef-safe (coral-reef friendly), biodegradable, Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free, certified gluten-free, and free of oxybenzone, octinoxate, parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances.
Weleda — Skin Food Body Lotion Weleda Skin Food Body Lotion is NATRUE certified natural and organic, vegan, and certified by UEBT for sustainably sourced ingredients. It contains no synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, colorants, or GMOs.
Repurpose — Hot Compostable Cups with Lids Repurpose cups and lids are BPI-certified, BPA-free, PFAS-free, and commercially compostable. The brand is woman-led and has kept over 500 million pounds of plastic out of landfills since 2010.
Tidy Up the Good Way
Cleanery — Multi-Purpose Starter Kit & Lemon Lime Cleaner Cleanery is a B Corp certified, Living Wage certified employer. Products are non-GMO, cruelty-free, carbon positive, naturally formulated (plant and mineral based), and free of SLES/SLS, parabens, phosphates, ammonia, chlorine bleach, dyes, GMOs, and phthalates.
Koala Eco — Bathroom Cleaner, Glass Cleaner, Multi-Purpose Cleaner Koala Eco products are certified non-toxic, made-safe, allergy-certified, vegan, and cruelty-free. They are biodegradable, septic safe, grey-water safe, made with Australian essential oils, and packaged in 100% recycled and recyclable plastic. The brand supports 1% for the Planet.
Pets Deserve Good Stuff Too
A Better Treat — Chicken Breast, Salmon, Beef Liver (Dog & Cat) A Better Treat claims to be the first organic single-ingredient pet treat on the market. Products are organic, grain-free, gluten-free, and made with grass-fed & finished beef, organic chicken, and wild-caught Alaskan salmon, with no additives.
Winnie Lou — Cat Treats, Bison Heart Bits Winnie Lou Bison Heart Bits are single-ingredient, freeze-dried, and 100% grass-fed bison heart from Colorado farms. They are free of soy, corn, wheat, preservatives, added sugar, GMOs, antibiotics, and hormones.
Birdie & Louie — Cat Treats (Tuna Tango, Slammin’ Salmon, Cheeky Chicken) Birdie & Louie uses wild, ocean-caught tuna and wild-caught fish sourced from sustainable fisheries. Products are grain-free, with no corn, wheat, soy, or artificial flavors or coloring, and are dolphin-safe certified. The brand is family-owned and donates over 2 million meals annually to animal shelters.
Pantry Upgrades
Lovebird — Cocoa Cereal Lovebird Cocoa cereal is USDA Certified Organic by CCOF, Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, glyphosate-free (third-party tested), grain-free, dairy-free, Paleo, and Whole30 compliant with no refined sugars.
Organic Valley — Ultra Filtered Protein Milk (Whole & Other) Organic Valley Ultra Filtered milk is USDA Certified Organic (by Oregon Tilth), Non-GMO (organic is always non-GMO), lactose-free, pasture-raised, and produced without antibiotics, synthetic hormones, or toxic pesticides.
Chocolove — Coconut in Dark Chocolate & Marzipan in Dark Chocolate Chocolove’s organic dark chocolate line is USDA Organic (certified by CO Dept. of Agriculture), Non-GMO Project Verified, and Fair Trade Certified. The marzipan variety is Non-GMO. Both are made in Boulder, CO with Belgian chocolate.
UNiTE — Baklava, Churro, Mexican Hot Chocolate, PB&J Bars UNiTE protein bars are gluten-free and soy-free, with no artificial sweeteners or flavors. They use organic agave syrup and organic hemp hearts. UNiTE is a women-owned small business.
Late July — Pickle Lemonade Avocado Oil Chips Late July uses organic and Non-GMO ingredients throughout their line, and their chips including avocado oil varieties are certified gluten-free (GFCO) and kosher. The Pickle Lemonade avocado oil variety is made with organic whole ground corn and avocado oil.
Mi Rancho — Tostadas & Corn Chips Mi Rancho’s organic corn products are made from 100% Certified Organic Whole Kernel Corn, are Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten-free, and certified Kosher by Orthodox Union. They are Certified Organic by QAI and made in California using hand-carved lava stones.
Patagonia Provisions — Rosemary Garlic Crackers Patagonia Provisions crackers are USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO, Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) with stone-ground wheat, vegan, dairy-free, Kosher, and Certified B Corporation.
Bob’s Red Mill — Organic Masa Harina & Corn Flour Bob’s Red Mill Organic Masa Harina is USDA Certified Organic (QAI), Non-GMO Project Approved, gluten-free, vegan, and kosher. It is made from certified organic corn and processed in a dedicated gluten-free facility.
Rao’s — Basil Pesto Rao’s Basil Pesto is Non-GMO, gluten-free, low sugar, grain-free, soy-free, and peanut-free, with no synthetic dyes. Ingredients include basil, sunflower oil, cheese blend, cashews, and pine nuts — all simple and recognizable.
Fever-Tree — Ginger Beer, Premium Light, Club Soda Fever-Tree is Non-GMO certified, gluten-free, and made with naturally sourced ingredients including real ginger and carbonated spring water. Products contain no artificial sweeteners, colors, or preservatives.
Kewpie — Spicy Mayonnaise Kewpie Spicy Mayo is gluten-free, kosher-certified, made with egg yolks only (no whole eggs), and contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, and no high fructose corn syrup.
Huxley — Energy Drink Peach Huxley is Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher (OU), vegan, upcycled, and made with real fruit juice, 5g organic cane sugar, plant-based caffeine from Cascara Superfruit, and electrolytes. No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, or synthetic ingredients.
Darrell Lea — Raspberry Sour Sticks Darrell Lea is Non-GMO, palm oil-free, plant-based, made with no high fructose corn syrup, and uses no artificial flavors. Made in Australia since 1927.
Growing Up Good
Grüns — Superfood Strawberry Kids Gummies Grüns kids gummies are gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, and vegan with no synthetic sweeteners, dyes, or gelatin. Manufactured in NSF, GMP, and FDA-registered facilities with third-party testing.
Cerebelly — Carrot Beef Bone Broth Rosemary, Butternut Squash Chicken Broth, Broccoli Pear Cerebelly is USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO, Clean Label Project Certified (first shelf-stable baby food to earn this — tested for heavy metals and toxins), no added sugar, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free. Created by a neurosurgeon and mother.
White Leaf Provisions — Pear Spinach Blueberry Oat, Pea Apple Cauliflower, Pumpkin & Nectarine White Leaf Provisions is USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO, Demeter Certified Biodynamic, Glyphosate Residue Free (Detox Project), and Kosher. It is the first biodynamic and first shelf-stable glyphosate-free certified baby food in the US, founded by husband-and-wife team Meghan and Keith Rowe.
