Staff Picks

Summer is picnic time, and that means upping your snack game with really good potato chips.

The nice folks at Community Snacks managed to do the impossible with their amazing chips—they made a reasonably “good for you” potato chip that doesn’t taste like a flavorless roof shingle.

Here’s why this chip makes the Big Tater competition look like lackluster tuber shards:

The 10% Rule: They give 10% of all profits to fight hunger. You eat, they give. Everyone wins.

The Gold Standard Crunch: These aren’t your average thin, greasy chips. They are made with love in small batches for a serious, satisfying snap and a clean potato flavor.

Zero Regret: Vegan, Non-GMO, and Big 9 allergen-free. Woot!

Kettle Cooked: Because “regular” chips are just limp potato whispers.

Regional: Not quite local, but just down the road in Connecticut. (Hey, we’re neighbors!)

The Herd is Growing Alarmed.

June is National Dairy Month, which means it’s a great time to remind you that not long ago we slashed the price of our gallon-size Co-op brand local milk to the everyday low price of $2.99!

This is NOT a sale. Repeat, not a sale.

This is our everyday, walk-in-and-gawk-at-it cost—a price so low that dairy cattle are asking for a meeting with the board.

Our milk is locally produced by the friendly cows at McNamara Dairy. We actually take a loss on this, because milk is a staple that many families depend on and it’s part of our mission to invest directly in our region’s food security.

Find Co-op brand local milk in all stores.

People say to us, Co-op, how is it that you manage to have so much fun writing about food? (Or maybe no one has ever said this. Whatever.) We say, if you can’t have fun with product descriptions about artisanal raw coconut yogurt, why, what CAN you have fun with???

Seriously, Cocoyo Raw Coconut Yogurt is our latest crush—pure and unadulterated coconut crafted into a tangy, fizzy party for your weary soul. Is it dairy-free? Yes. Is it raw? Absolutely. Does it feel like spoonable cloud-magic? Guaranteed!

Because nothing says “I’ve got my life together in all the critical ways” like a new hummus.

June is National Dairy Month, which means it’s time to celebrate milk, cheese, butter, and … checks notes … chickpea hummus!

Look, we don’t make the rules, we just happily bend them. And honestly, Hummus for Dairy Month (let’s make it a thing!) is exactly the kind of beautiful, delicious chaos we live for around here. Because starting this month, we’ve stocked our Dairy Departments with something so incredibly good we don’t care what aisle it lives in—Little Sesame Hummus.

The Lineup

• Classic Hummus: The OG. Smooth, creamy, and perfect for everything from carrots to a spoon. (Han and Leb only.)
• Avocado Oil Hummus: For when you want your dip to feel a little extra luxurious. (Han and Leb only.)
• Organic Hummus for Kids: Kid-approved, parent-celebrated, and perfectly portioned. (Available at ALL three locations!)

Why We’re Obsessed

Aside from tasting like a cloud of savory perfection, the folks at Little Sesame are doing things right.

Earth First: They use 100% American chickpeas, ve grown by farmers in Montana to keep the soil happy.

Attention to Detail: No random third-party factories here. They package everything themselves at their flagship spot in Washington, D.C.

The Good Goods: Every batch is Non-GMO Project Verified and made with 100% organic ingredients.

>> Demo Alert! Keep your eyes peeled in-store over the next couple of weeks—we might just be opening a few tubs for you to try. (Don’t worry, we’ll bring the pita chips.)

NEW TO THE CO-OP! IBS-friendly and Low FODMAP.

As many of our shoppers know, the stomach is a fickle organ that tends to get offended easily. This is why our friends at DHMC have sent patients to the Co-op for years to find delicious foods that work well with specialized diets.

Enter Fody: a game-changing, low-FODMAP lineup designed specifically for people with food sensitivities. Enjoy rich, vibrant flavors without the digestive drama!

We currently carry delicious Fody salad dressings in all locations, flavorful salsas in Lebanon, and savory pasta sauces in both White River Junction and Lebanon. Try them all and tell us what you think!

Look, we love a classic cola as much as the next sleep-deprived grocery store employee, but sometimes your taste buds want to expand their horizons. Enter De La Calle!

This isn’t just soda. It’s tepache—a fermented pineapple brewthat’s been a Mexican street-stall staple for ages. It’s bubbly, a little bit funky (the good kind, not the “left my gym bag in the car” kind), and kissed with spices. It’s also organic, low in sugar, and arguably the most interesting thing to happen to a 12-oz can since the pull tab.

Pro tip: Tepache is a vibrant, multi-layered drink. Because it balances fermented tang, pineapple sweetness, and warm spices, it is incredibly versatile and a great companion to fresh dishes or a snack attack. Try with salty tortilla strips and a chunky salsa (on sale now!) or rich guacamole. Make sure the tepache is ice cold to keep the finish crisp.

On sale now through June 3!

LOCALLY GROWN, EMPLOYEE TESTED. (SOMETIMES RELENTLESSLY)

It’s here! Legendary local Asparagus from MacLennan Farm has officially arrived. These emerald spears are crisp, Vermont-grown, and haven’t spent a week contemplating their existence in a shipping container. It’s a customer favorite for a reason, grown by one of our long-time producer partners, and the season is gone before you know it. Grab a bunch before the staff “quality tests” the entire supply into oblivion! Available in all stores, while supplies last.