New & Notable

By Leigha Staffenhagen

If you’re reading this, you’ve made it through false spring (that one blissful weekend in February!) and are now deeply entrenched in April showers, May flowers, or June gloom. Whether it’s a wet day or a sunny one, our New & Notable items are fantastic fare for a fickle spring.

New Easy, Cheesy Charcuterie Must-Haves

What’s spring in the Valley without a little charcuterie, whether it’s served over brunch or packed up for a sunny picnic? Our new spreadable cheeses are an easy-breezy addition to your charcuterie faves, without any extra prep—aside from taking off the lid, that is!

Whipped Dips

Castello

Made from Danish cheese and featuring an extra creamy, light, airy, fluffy texture, Castello’s new whipped dips are the perfect companion to hard cheeses, crunchy crackers, salty meats, and charcuterie staples. 

The Garlic & Herbs flavor has tangy notes of garlic complemented by piquant parsley and basil. Paprika & Chili has aromatic notes of paprika accented with a swicy (sweet and spicy) dash of chili. Just peel off the seal, pop off the lid, and dip to your heart’s content! If you happen to have leftovers, you can just toss the lid back on and store in the fridge. 

Fresh Herb Goat Cheese Spread

Grace Harbor

If you’re a connoisseur of local dairy, you’re no doubt familiar with Grace Harbor Farms—we’ve carried their milk, yogurt, and goat milk for years. Now, you can find their creamy, super spreadable goat cheese in our Cheese Department! Grade A goat milk is blended with a spice mix of onion, garlic, parsley, and dill weed for an herby, creamy spread that’s great for crackers or as a smear on Co-op bagels! 

Best Bevvies for Any Weather

Local  Kombucha

Culture Shock Kombucha

Locally brewed in Seattle, Culture Shock Kombucha is made with certified organic tea and whole fruit sourced fresh and locally when available. Culture Shock believes that high-quality, effective, live-culture kombucha should be healthy AND delicious. Their brew is smooth and flavorful without being too sweet or kombucha-y—the perfect drink for both newcomers and seasoned sippers. Choose from Dragon’s Barrel (pomegranate and turmeric), Golden Griffin (pineapple, mango, and hops), Gnome’s Delight (marionberry), and Pixie Punch (raspberry and lime)! Find them near the other kombucha in our chilled grab-and-go drink case.

New Olipop Flavors!

Olipop Prebiotic Sodas

High in fiber, non-GMO, low in sugar, everyone’s favorite prebiotic sodas are now available in new flavors! Olipop replicates nostalgic soda flavors without high fructose corn syrup, chemicals, and food coloring. Find three new flavors, Crisp Apple, Ginger Ale, and Ridge Rush, in the drink cooler.

Fun fact: the name Olipop (rhymes with lollypop) is actually a mash-up of two words: oligosaccharide and pop! Founders Ben and David were always geeking out over oligosaccharide as a type of microbiome-supporting prebiotic used in their now-famous soda, and thought it was the perfect portmanteau for their brand name.

Good Old-Fashioned Soda

Virgil’s

Soda the way it was meant to be: handcrafted from just natural flavors, carbonated water, and cane sugar! Virgil’s is flavorful and bold all without the preservatives, artificial colors, and fake flavors. 

Pair it with a Co-op sandwich and chips for a springy lunch on the Riverwalk. Choose from 4-packs of Root Beer, Vanilla Cream, Black Cherry, Cola, and Orange Cream, now available in cans!

Immune Boosting Juice

Uncle Matt’s

If the cold season has taken a toll on your household this year, consider adding Uncle Matt’s Ultimate Immune Juice to your arsenal! Made from just 6 simple ingredients without any added sugar, an 8oz glass of this juice provides 300% of your Vitamin C, 50% of your Vitamin D, and 25% of your daily recommended amount of Zinc. Not to mention, it’s a dang tasty way to start your day. 

Did we mention it’s USDA-certified organic and glyphosate residue-free, too? Find it with the OJ!