On September 21st, Hudson Grocery Co-op (HGC) in Hudson, WI (on the St. Croix River, just 15 miles east of St. Paul, MN) celebrated its grand opening with its 1,000+ owners and entire community! After 11 years of organizing, HGC found a unique and powerful way to open their store - instead of building a new store to house their co-op’s mission, they purchased a locally-owned natural food store that was for sale, Fresh and Natural Foods, which had been serving the Hudson community for 17 years! HGC seamlessly took over operations of the store in December of 2023, continuing Fresh and Natural’s work, retaining all employees, and bringing the power of community ownership to the business.
HGC Board President Joe Rouleau expressed “We are grateful to partner with the Larson family and see the thousands of volunteer hours and efforts come to fruition. This strategic move aligns with our vision of a locally-owned grocery store that offers diverse food and product choices including organic, sustainable, and regionally sourced options for our community.”
Read the rest at Food Co-op Initiative
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