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Did someone say #minisodeonthemove? No one did, but we did it anyway! For this FBOTD minisode, host Anastasia is taking her fun beverage on a walk so she can talk about sustainable beverages. But she quickly realizes that a fun, unnecessary beverage and sustainability don’t necessarily go hand in hand. So how do we successfully reduce our impact on the Earth while still enjoying the fun beverages we’re here on this Earth to drink? Plus, here our take on a new product to the Co-op: LOOP Mission juices. As part of our miniseries, this episode is the perfect length to take a quick beverage-inspired walk. Enjoy!

The Littleton Food Co-op is your one stop shop for all of your spring essentials, including your fun beverages! We are packed to the brim with local produce, meats, cheeses, craft beer, and of course beverages. Plus check out our raved about grab-and-go prepared meals, wide selection of bulk items, and fresh meat and seafood. We pride ourselves on including the local natural environment in Cooperative Principle #7: Concern for Community, not just for Earth Day, but everyday. Whether your personal environmental goals include introducing more plant-based foods, using less plastic materials, or shopping more local-er, the Co-op is a great place to start. Swing by 43 Bethlehem Rd off of Exit 41 to see for yourself!

Surprise! That's Rad produced our first ever "prank episode" this year in honor of April Fool's Day. If you want a guaranteed laugh this is the place to be! Listen to the story of how our intrepid podcast host Anastasia is taken by local organic aliens, and humble cashier Bob has to step up to the plate and host the podcast. There's mad dashing across the store, thought-provoking guest star interviews, and some fresh and funky new tunes to add to your playlist. But beware -- everything is not as it seems...Remember; April Fools Day is a state of mind, meaning you can also send this to a friend and give them their daily jump-scare. Enjoy!

We're not pranking you by saying that the Littleton Food Co-op is blooming with fresh local produce, meats, cheeses, craft beer and wine, bulk foods, prepared deli items, and more. We’re also stocked to the brim with every type of seed for the green thumbs, and have a wonderful selection of houseplants for the…less than green thumbs. All of it is here for you, our local community. No membership is required to shop. Come stop by, just off Exit 41 in Littleton, and see why we’re being called “the friendliest place in the North Country.” Or visit us online at littletoncoop.com for weekly specials, healthy recipes, and more.

Pantry Posies: https://pantryposies.com/

Happy Membership Season! What, you’ve never heard of Membership Season? It’s this great time of year between Valentine's Day and Memorial Day we just made up at the Littleton Food Co-op where we celebrate our members and their importance to our cooperative. And there’s no better way to kick it off with this latest episode of That’s Rad. On this episode, host Anastasia sits down with Annie and Becky from the Littleton Food Co-op Marketing Team to talk about the exciting lineup of events and opportunities coming out of the Co-op soon. The trio talks about how membership functions as an integral part of the Co-op, what you’re actually voting on when participating in the Board of Directors election, and why there’s never been a better time to check the number of shares in your membership. If you want to make sure you’re getting the most out of your Co-op membership, this is the episode to listen to.

The Littleton Food Co-op is a community owned, community oriented marketplace just off Exit 41 in Littleton, NH. Everyone is welcome to shop and discover our wide variety of local produce, meats, cheeses, craft beer, wine, bulk foods, and more. Membership is not required, but helps sustain cooperative principles like buying local, paying fair wages, and supporting community organizations. Members are rewarded for their participation in continuing the Co-op mission through special member-only discounts, events, and opportunities. Interested in membership? Learn more by visiting us online at littletoncoop.com. Or just stop by 43 Bethlehem Road and say hi; we can't wait to see you!

Want to impress your Valentine’s Day date with your wine knowledge? Well then we have the podcast for you! In this episode of That’s Rad, host Anastasia is joined by local Pearl Lake Distributor owner and operator Tom Simpson. The two discuss wine’s role in the upcoming holiday, and go over how to pair a number of offerings with popular Valentine’s Day eats and sweets. So grab your notepad and corkscrew and be ready to be impressed! While we can’t guarantee you’ll walk away a sommelier, we can guarantee a good time.

The Littleton Food Co-op is Littleton, NH’s first and only community-owned grocery store, as well as your one-stop Valentine’s Day prep stop. We have a wide selection of local fine wines, prime meat cuts, fresh seafood, colorful produce, and chocolate galore. In other words: whatever you need to impress that special person in your life, you’ll find it here. Need a last minute Valentine’s gift? Consider Co-op membership! Membership is not required to shop, but members enjoy privileges such as Member Appreciation Days, patronage rebates, and the opportunity to play a hands-on role in their local food system. But member or not, everyone will enjoy quality local offerings, fair prices, and great service. Come see for yourself off of Exit 41, or visit us online at littletoncoop.com.

Here at the Littleton Food Co-op we consider one of our areas of expertise to be customer service. And our customers agree, too! Customers have told us directly through our surveys that our “staff members are always nice and in a good mood,” and “the staff was very attentive…and anticipated my needs. Service was prompt and efficient.” So why is that? In this episode of That’s Rad, host Anastasia sits down with Front End Assistant Manager Kaitlyn to learn more about how this level of service is created. Plus, she answers your most asked question: why are there so many questions on the checkout pin pad?

The Littleton Food Co-op is Littleton, NH’s only community owned marketplace, and your premiere destination for all things local, organic, and fair trade. All delivered with outstanding service. Find out why everyone’s rushing to the Co-op for local organic produce, fine cheeses, meats, bulk foods, craft beers–the list goes on! Co-op membership is another great way to make changes in your food system, but no membership is required to shop at the Co-op. All are welcome! Stop by in store any day of the week to learn more about membership and see all the store has to offer. Or visit us online at littletoncoop.com.

Looking for a last minute holiday gift? Look no further than the Littleton Food Co-op! Our intrepid podcast host Anastasia is back once again with a way to get all of your shopping done while you do your regular grocery shopping, too. To step it up from last year’s gift guide, this year we’re giving you the 2022 That’s Rad Sustainable Gift Guide. There are many ways to think of sustainability when it comes to the holiday season, and we tried to encompass them all. The gift ideas Anastasia shares in this episode use very little to no plastic packaging thanks to the Bulk Department. Plus, most of the gifts are edible, and they’re all certainly personalizable, which means a low risk of your gift ending up with a dreaded “R” (regift) label. This episode also features a timeless “Bulk 101” run down with Bulk Department manager Matt Perry. So whether you’re wrapping presents, making your list (and checking it twice), or driving over the river and through the woods to grandma’s house, this episode is just what you need to listen to this holiday season.

The Littleton Food Co-op is the North Country’s premiere locally-owned grocery store and foodie gift destination. Just off Exit 41 is a wide variety of local organic produce, fresh meat and seafood, specialty cheeses, craft beer and wine, and bulk items of course. And who wouldn’t want any of those things this holiday season? Local favorites like Polly's Pancake Parlor pancake mix, White Mountain Images photo products, and Schilling Brewery beer can all be found here. Or, give the gift of Co-op membership! As a cooperative, we are owned by over 8,500 community members. Membership is not required to shop in store, but members have the opportunity to contribute towards the community market they want to see.

It’s another minisode episode! And this time it’s a solo episode! That’s right, it’s just our host Anastasia, her fun beverage choice of the day, and a microphone. On this mini episode, Anastasia covers choices for a signature fall beverage, what to do when facing “drink judgment” from others, and a review of a drink from beverage company Vybes. If you thought that the word “vibes” was out of style, you will certainly feel that even more so after hearing this episode. But listen anyways! Please.

The Littleton Food Co-op is your one stop shop for all of your fall essentials, including your fun beverages! We are packed to the brim with local produce, meats, cheeses, craft beer, and of course beverages. Plus check out our raved about grab-and-go prepared meals, wide selection of bulk items, and fresh meat and seafood. Swing by 43 Bethlehem Rd off of Exit 41 to see for yourself!

October is a big month for the Littleton Food Co-op. So big that we needed two new podcast episodes to fit in everything we wanted to say! On the last episode of That’s Rad (Episode XVI: Equal Exchange), we talked about fair trade and sourcing on a broader, global scale. Now, host Anastasia sits down with Littleton Food Co-op General Manager Ed King to discuss how fair trade and other “specialty sourcing” labels and certifications affect our own co-op. Find out how we choose what goes on the shelves, labels we trust, and Ed’s personal advice for being a “smart shopper.” We know you didn’t know there would be a bonus October episode, but we promise that this one beats all of your expectations.

The Littleton Food Co-op is Littleton, NH’s only community owned marketplace, and your premiere destination for all the products with all the labels you want to see. You can find products that are fairly sourced, organically raised, free range, and more, all delivered with great customer service. Find out why everyone’s rushing to the Co-op for local organic produce, fine cheeses, meats, bulk foods, craft beers–the list goes on! In addition to product packaging, many sourcing types such as organic, local, and non-GMO are labeled on the shelves. Plus, look for the new orange “Inclusive Trade” shelf tags to indicate which products have been certified in offering fair wages and labor practices for their producers. Co-op membership is another great way to make changes in your food system, but no membership is required to shop at the Co-op. All are welcome! Stop by in store any day of the week to learn more about membership and see all the store has to offer. Or visit us online at littletoncoop.com.

October is National Co-op Month and Fair Trade Month, and the latest episode of That’s Rad is here to celebrate both. Host Anastasia is joined for this episode by Danielle Robidoux, Organizer with Equal Exchange and the Citizen-Consumer initiative. Equal Exchange is a pioneer in the modern day fair trade movement, and what you might not know from seeing their bananas, coffee, and chocolate bars is that they’re also a cooperative. Danielle and Anastasia sit down for an honest conversation about the challenges facing the fair trade movement, how cooperative principles influence a global worker cooperative, and what our role as individuals and as cooperatives should be in the fight for a fair economy. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to think more critically about how their food is made; or if you just want to hear more of Anastasia.

Read EE’s article about Covid’s impact on supply chain: https://www.info.equalexchange.coop/articles/corporate-consolidation

Join the citizen-consumer initiative: https://shop.equalexchange.coop/pages/join

The Littleton Food Co-op is Littleton, NH’s only community owned marketplace, and your premiere destination for all fairly sourced products. Browsing the aisles you’ll find local organic produce, fine cheeses, meats, bulk foods, craft beers, and more. Plus, look for the new orange “Inclusive Trade” shelf tags to indicate which products have been certified in offering fair wages and labor practices for their producers. Co-op membership is another great way to make changes in your food system, but no membership is required to shop at the Co-op. All are welcome! Stop by in store any day of the week to learn more about membership and see all the store has to offer. Or visit us online at littletoncoop.com.

Fall has arrived in the That’s Rad podcast-universe! To kick off the season, host Anastasia is joined by Deborah O’Kelly of Golden Girl Granola in Shirley, MA. They talk about how granola is often branded as a “fall food” (like we’re doing right now), but the truth is that a blend of oats, nuts, berries, and seeds can be so much more than that. You may have thought you reached the pinnacle of granola-ness by using it as a yogurt topping; you would be surely mistaken. Deborah also shares more about Golden Girl’s local sourcing philosophy, the health benefits of granola, and the greatest hiking snack hack that Anastasia can’t stop thinking about. All this and more on the latest and greatest episode of That’s Rad!

If you’re looking for fall food and fun the Littleton Food Co-op is the place to be! Local produce, meats, cheeses, bulk foods, craft beers and more await you inside Littleton’s only community-owned market. There’s no better and no friendlier place to pick up that pumpkin/maple/caramel/cinnamon *insert food or drink here.* Conveniently located off Exit 41, the Co-op is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from some of the best hikes, leaf peeping spots, and other classic New England autumn activities. No membership is required, so everyone is welcome to stop in anytime! See ya at the Co-op!