What’s New at the Co-op
There’s always something new at the co-op!
From delicious new local food to useful household items to flavors from around the world, you’ll always find something new to love at Lakewinds.
Whatever you choose to try, don’t sweat the details: Our team of dedicated and informed buyers makes sure that everything meets our exacting standards for safety, quality, and sustainability. That means that all of our food items are free from artificial preservatives, sweeteners, and flavors, while our merchandise is free from harmful chemicals like BPAs, lead, and pthalates.
To learn more, read up on our list of banned ingredients in grocery and wellness, or read about our environmental commitment.
Here’s what new at the co-op this month:
Grocery
Fika Espresso 61
Say hello to your new favorite espresso! Fika’s coffee is roasted at their brick-and-mortar café on scenic Highway 61 on Lake Superior, so you can enjoy North Shore vibes from the comfort of your own home. This full-bodied espresso is dark and sweet, the ideal companion for a tart, fruity pastry.
$15.99 – $16.99 
Peace Coffee Pollinator and Black Squirrel Espresso blends
Maybe we spoke too soon! The Black Squirrel from local Peace Coffee is stiff competition for the best new espresso blend at the co-op. It’s a bright, medium roast for those who like their coffee nice and balanced.
Spring also heralds the return of the popular Pollinator seasonal blend. Made from lightly roasted Peruvian and Ethiopian beans, this fruity coffee with caramel notes is best sipped while planning your spring gardening.
$13.99
New Wonderstate seasonal blend
But wait: There’s more coffee! We’re swapping out the Winter Solstice blend from this local, eco-friendly roaster and bringing in the spring Bloom blend! Like its namesake, this citrusy organic blend is brimming with the vibrant energy of the season. Available in bulk and prepackaged.
$14.99 – $16.99
Omsom sauces and marinades
Omsom is your shortcut to restaurant-quality Southeast Asian cooking at home! Inspired by the founders’ Vietnamese mother’s cooking, these condiments pack a ton of flavor. Look for tangy miso, spicy bulgogi, lemongrass BBQ, and savory chili garlic.
$3.29
Watkins beef stew and pot roast seasoning mixes
These organic dried spices will elevate your next slow-roasted beef dinner. Each packet contains all the dried flavors you need, so making dinner is easy. The hard part is waiting!
$2.49
South River miso
Back on shelves, these bold, unique miso pastes have been a nationwide co-op favorite since 1979. Choose from more traditional varieties like sweet white and brown rice, to more adventurous options like Azuki bean and chickpea.
$13.99 – $15.99
New teas
- Equal Exchange teas (Green tea with ginger, Rooibos chai, spearmint), $4.49
- Rishi teas (Green jasmine, Everyday Matcha, Ceremonial Matcha), $8.99 – $14.99
- Republic of Tea (Emperor’s Choice white, turmeric ginger green, oolong dragon, oolong peach blossom), $9.99 – $14.99
- Yogi Tea (Turmeric Vitality, Everyday Immune), $4.99
- Traditional Medicinals (spearmint, herbal reishi), $5.79
- Oregon Chai (Original chai concentrate), $4.39
Sweet Nothings Spoonable Smoothies
Perfectly portioned for a light breakfast or snack, these smoothie cups are plant-based, organic, and have no added sugar. Add a spoonful of your favorite granola for extra goodness!
$6.99
Vital Farms liquid eggs
Skip right to making your favorite scrambles and omelets with pre-whipped eggs. Just measure out 3 tablespoons for each egg and add to a buttered and heated skillet. Vital Farms’ hens are fully pasture-raised with plenty of outdoor space to call home.
$6.99
Big Mountain Foods meat alternatives
Big Mountain makes big promises: cruelty-free, non-GMO, soy-free, and gluten-free, to name a few. In addition to those verifications, they also make delicious plant-based proteins and meat alternatives. Look for their soy-free tofu and vegan crumbles made from lion’s mane mushrooms.
$5.99 – $7.99
Violife vegan dips
The new-to-the-co-op French onion and spinach artichoke dips from plant-based Violife are perfect for backyard BBQs and patio parties. In addition to being 100% vegan, these dips are soy-, gluten-, and nut-free. Don’t forget a bag of your favorite plant-based chips or veggie sticks for dipping!
$5.29
Sun Noodles ramen
While dried noodles are great for keeping in the pantry, fresh noodles will always win in a taste test! These fresh, craft ramen noodles come with a soup base to get your meal started. From there, you can add your favorite veggies, protein, and garnish to build the ramen bowl of your dreams.
$3.99 – $6.99
ChunkChunk ice cream treats
These indulgent desserts are made using many local, co-op favorite ingredients like Baker’s Field flour and Kalona Supernatural cream. Now that the weather’s getting warm, treat yourself to something cold and sweet like the butterscotch almond fromage sandwich or Giggle Bar, packed with salted caramel ice cream, fudge, soufflé cake, and candied pretzels.
$4.99
Frozen burritos and breakfast items
There are many new items for a quick breakfast this month, including plant-based and vegan options.
- Amy’s tofu scramble wrap, $4.49
- Sweet Earth Protein Lover’s breakfast burrito and breakfast bowl, $3.99 – $5.99
- Tucson Tamale breakfast sausage and cheese tamale, $3.69
Frozen waffles
Frozen waffles make a great addition to your quick and easy breakfast, but don’t stop there! Some of our new options also make a great base for dessert, from ice cream sandwiches to sundaes.
- Lopaus Point frozen waffles in chocolate chip and wild blueberry, $7.99 – $11.49
- Annie’s Homegrown frozen waffles in strawberry shortcake and birthday cake, $5.49
- Swapples in cinnamon and blueberry, $7.99
- Van’s frozen protein waffles, $4.49
Meat and Seafood
D’Artagnan duck fat
Roast your potatoes and fries the French way with rich, flavorful duck fat! The high smoke point of duck fat makes it perfect for frying, roasting, and sautéing just about any meat, seafood, or veggie. D’Artagnan is a pioneer in sustainable and humane meat and is a favorite of chefs around the world.
$9.99
That’s it for this month. Be sure to stay tuned every month to see what’s new at the co-op!
In the meantime, take a look at what we added in previous months.