We choose our products for the health of our greater community
Weavers Way Co-op strives to uphold a variety of principles in what we sell. The products we choose reflect values that are important to our members, a dynamic and diverse group of people who support the Weavers Way Mission Statement.
We are committed to selling products for which we have full nutrition and source information and to providing this information to shoppers.
We buy products that are cooperatively or collectively produced.
We buy products that are locally or regionally produced and that support the local economy.
We buy products from independent suppliers, producers and small businesses.
We are committed to buying the freshest products available.
We offer products at cost savings to members.
We provide choices and offer product alternatives (e.g., organic vs. nonorganic, gourmet/specialty vs. value-priced, bulk vs. packaged/processed).
We purchase eco-friendly products that do not adversely affect the environment; we avoid purchasing products proven to be detrimental to human health or the environment.
We buy products from businesses that support conditions of shared wealth and do not exploit workers.
Our Product Philosophy Statement
We seek products that benefit our members, shoppers and community. This means we stock products that consider your tastes and also meet the values we have established as a co-op.
Our mission is to supply products that are as healthy as possible and:
Positively impact our bodies, the ecosystem or other people in the present or future.
Provide opportunities for the improvement of our food system by supporting producers who also care about doing minimal harm to ourselves and the ecosystem.
We choose our products for the health of our greater community
Weavers Way Co-op strives to uphold a variety of principles in what we sell. The products we choose reflect values that are important to our members, a dynamic and diverse group of people who support the Weavers Way Mission Statement.
We are committed to selling products for which we have full nutrition and source information and to providing this information to shoppers.
We buy products that are cooperatively or collectively produced.
We buy products that are locally or regionally produced and that support the local economy.
We buy products from independent suppliers, producers and small businesses.
We are committed to buying the freshest products available.
We offer products at cost savings to members.
We provide choices and offer product alternatives (e.g., organic vs. nonorganic, gourmet/specialty vs. value-priced, bulk vs. packaged/processed).
We purchase eco-friendly products that do not adversely affect the environment; we avoid purchasing products proven to be detrimental to human health or the environment.
We buy products from businesses that support conditions of shared wealth and do not exploit workers.
Our Product Philosophy Statement
We seek products that benefit our members, shoppers and community. This means we stock products that consider your tastes and also meet the values we have established as a co-op.
Our mission is to supply products that are as healthy as possible and:
Positively impact our bodies, the ecosystem or other people in the present or future.
Provide opportunities for the improvement of our food system by supporting producers who also care about doing minimal harm to ourselves and the ecosystem.
From children's vitamins and remedies to calendula skin gel to essential oils to homeopathic tinctures to healthy hair care items — you'll find it all at the Co-op. Our Wellness department carries an amazing array of herbal remedies and dietary supplements. In the Personal Care area, you will find a wonderful selection of products for hair care, lotions and oils for your hands and body, oral care, facial care, baby care. In other words, we've got you covered.
On our shelves, you'll find digestive aids, fish oil capsules, vegan omega supplements, homeopathic tinctures, and a huge array of herbal supplements, vitamins, minerals and gluten-free complexes. We sell lovely fair trade items, including massage oils, sunscreens, bug repellants, baby care products and much more.
The Co-op's purchasing philosophy for our products is very simple: We do our best to find the most natural health and beauty aids for our shoppers. Purchasing quality products from established and well-respected companies while giving you a wide range of product and brand offerings at fair prices is our goal.
If there's an herbal supplement, vitamin, tincture or personal care product we don't carry, let us know. We'll research products for you — in fact, we already do it several times a week. If our suppliers carry them and can supply them in the quantities you want and you are a Weavers Way Member, we'll be happy to pre-order it for you.
From children's vitamins and remedies to calendula skin gel to essential oils to homeopathic tinctures to healthy hair care items — you'll find it all at the Co-op. Our Wellness department carries an amazing array of herbal remedies and dietary supplements. In the Personal Care area, you will find a wonderful selection of products for hair care, lotions and oils for your hands and body, oral care, facial care, baby care. In other words, we've got you covered.
On our shelves, you'll find digestive aids, fish oil capsules, vegan omega supplements, homeopathic tinctures, and a huge array of herbal supplements, vitamins, minerals and gluten-free complexes. We sell lovely fair trade items, including massage oils, sunscreens, bug repellants, baby care products and much more.
The Co-op's purchasing philosophy for our products is very simple: We do our best to find the most natural health and beauty aids for our shoppers. Purchasing quality products from established and well-respected companies while giving you a wide range of product and brand offerings at fair prices is our goal.
If there's an herbal supplement, vitamin, tincture or personal care product we don't carry, let us know. We'll research products for you — in fact, we already do it several times a week. If our suppliers carry them and can supply them in the quantities you want and you are a Weavers Way Member, we'll be happy to pre-order it for you.
From children's vitamins and remedies to calendula skin gel to essential oils to homeopathic tinctures to healthy hair care items — you'll find it all at the Co-op. Our Wellness department carries an amazing array of herbal remedies and dietary supplements. In the Personal Care area, you will find a wonderful selection of products for hair care, lotions and oils for your hands and body, oral care, facial care, baby care. In other words, we've got you covered.
On our shelves, you'll find digestive aids, fish oil capsules, vegan omega supplements, homeopathic tinctures, and a huge array of herbal supplements, vitamins, minerals and gluten-free complexes. We sell lovely fair trade items, including massage oils, sunscreens, bug repellants, baby care products and much more.
The Co-op's purchasing philosophy for our products is very simple: We do our best to find the most natural health and beauty aids for our shoppers. Purchasing quality products from established and well-respected companies while giving you a wide range of product and brand offerings at fair prices is our goal.
If there's an herbal supplement, vitamin, tincture or personal care product we don't carry, let us know. We'll research products for you — in fact, we already do it several times a week. If our suppliers carry them and can supply them in the quantities you want and you are a Weavers Way Member, we'll be happy to pre-order it for you.
We are committed to providing our shoppers with high quality produce every day of the year. There is a wide variety of items that we plan to have all the time, no matter the season.
Local and Seasonal Produce
There are many items that we prioritize sourcing locally, when available, and others that we carry exclusively when in season. Our local produce kicks off with strawberries in the spring, continues with blueberries, peaches and tomatoes in the summer, and ends with apples in the fall and into the winter.
Sourcing produce locally can be more challenging than it might seem. Local farms may be just around the corner, but the logistics for getting the food from the field to our plates is not always well established. However, we love our farmers and are continually working with them to provide our shoppers with a diverse array of fresh and tasty, local produce.
When considering to buy from a local farmer we examine a range of criteria about their operation. We look for farms that strive towards environmental sustainability through lower pesticide and chemical fertilizer usage. In addition to growing practices, we also consider crop selection, water and land use, and employment conditions.
Decisions about carrying organic produce are partly based on the Environmental Working Group’s guide to pesticide residue on produce. We do our best to carry organic options of the most pesticide-laden fruits and vegetables. We also make choices about organic products based on availability and environmental and social impact. This includes a commitment to not carry genetically modified organisms (GMOs). We’re open to requests for organic products our shoppers care about. In short: We buy organic where it matters, where requested … and where it’s truly awesome!
High Quality & Fair Pricing
We look for the best quality, at reasonable prices. When an organic product is significantly more expensive than the conventional version, we try to provide both options. In all regards, quality is a top priority. We set retail prices based on the cost to the co-op. Since we believe in paying farmers a fair price for their product, our prices for local produce are sometimes higher than similar products from elsewhere. Also, we do not purchase from produce auctions, where prices are suppressed and farmers often lose money selling excess product.
A Continually Expanding Line
While there is a wide variety of staple produce items you can always find in our produce departments, there is so much more out there! We are continually bringing in new items as they become available, we find something new we think our shoppers might like, or someone makes a request. If there is something you’d like us to carry, let us know! Chances are you’re not the only one.
