The recall is expanding daily. All peanut products from the PCA Plant in Blakely, Georgia have been added to the list. Our customers can feel confident that our staff is checking the FDA Recall lists daily. For the updated list go to www.fda.gov.

The full line of Dr Hauschka products is now available in the Wellness department.

The popular organic sunflower oil from Butterworks Farm in Westfield, Vermont has finally hit the shelves. Found in Aisle 2 of City Market, it is available in a one liter bottle for $17.99 while supplies last. Jack Lazor, owner of Butterworks Farm, is famous for his dairy products and his innovative organic farming practices. Pick up the sunflower oil at your next visit, as it usually sells out quickly.

Popular online food site Epicurious.com has released its annual list of what they think will be the hottest food trends in 2009.  Epicurious.com editors think you'll make more dining decisions based on value, see noodle shops open alongside sushi restaurants, and notice a surge in smoked flavors as opposed to fried. Check out their predictions, maybe we’ll see some of them come true in Vermont.

City Market, Onion River Co-op, downtown Burlington’s cooperative grocery store, announces four new members to its Board of Directors: Susan Munkres, Wayne Warnken, Molly O'Brien, and Nancy Nesbitt.

City Market, Onion River Co-op, downtown Burlington’s cooperative grocery store, was awarded the National Cooperative Excellence Award for 2008. The award is bestowed to one retailer each year in recognition of innovative products and services, outstanding member benefits, and service and growth in net sales and earnings.

City Market, Onion River Co-op, downtown Burlington’s cooperative grocery store, has surpassed its member drive goals with 188 new members. The recent reduction in annual member equity payments from $25 to $15 helped to increase interest in membership, bringing the total number of Co-op members to 3,119. “We work hard to offer our members outstanding benefits such as the Patronage Refund program,” said General Manager Clem Nilan.

City Market’s most popular soups, Chicken Noodle, Minestrone, Seafood Gumbo, and Tomato Basil are now available everyday for lunch or dinner. The signature line of soups is packaged daily and available in the grab-n-go cooler and freezer section. City Market intends to unveil additional signature products in the coming months including salad dressings, salads, and entrees.

Over 500 trees sold at annual Holiday Tree sale

City Market, Onion River Co-op donated the proceeds from its annual Holiday Tree sale to the Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS). City Market staff presented the check totaling $8,384.00 to COTS Director of Development Kim Borsavage and COTS Board Chair Anne Cramer on Friday, December 19. The annual tree sale to benefit COTS has been held at the Co-op for the past 11 years, bringing the total donation to over $44,000.

City Market and OCU are offering below market low-interest business loans.