Blog Archives - Oryana

Join the (Farm) Club: Leelanau’s Beer and Restaurant Gem

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Oryana Coop

Just a few miles outside of Traverse City sits a quiet marketplace with immaculate views of rolling fields and orchards. In good weather, you'll find more than a few bicycles parked near the entrance; cyclists enjoy winding their way up the
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Supporting NĀTIFS in November

Posted on September 5, 2026 by legendarylion

Categories: Blog

National Cooperative Grocers (NCG) is partnering with NĀTIFS and donating 5¢ to this organization for every Field Day product sold throughout November.

October Is National Co-op Month!

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Kitchen Staff

Categories: Blog, Events

Cooperation and community are always worth celebrating, but October puts all the advantages of the cooperative business model front and center! National Co-op Month is an excellent opportunity to recognize the many positive ways co-ops add real value to the communities they
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How to Make School Lunches Better

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Oryana Coop

Categories: Blog, Wellness

School lunch programs receive more than their fair share of criticism and not nearly enough credit. Millions of kids rely on school meal programs for breakfast, lunch, and take-home snacks every day, including after the bell rings. It’s no mean
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Meet Oatly: Oat Milk for Everyday Swaps

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Kitchen Staff

Categories: Blog

Oatly products have earned a place in refrigerators, coffee cups and kitchen cabinets for good reason. The brand makes creamy, versatile oat milk that fits easily into everyday routines, including morning coffee, cereal, smoothies, cooking and baking. For Oryana shoppers
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Making the Cut: Danu Hof’s Poultry Processing Unit

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Oryana Coop

Categories: Blog, Microloan

It’s the busy season for Danu Hof, a Mancelona farm and one of two recipients of microloans from Crosshatch and Oryana Community Co-op. For a farm built on being intentional and resourceful, it should be absolutely no surprise that they
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Where to Find High-Quality Avocado Oil Products

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Oryana Coop

Categories: Blog, News

Avocado oil is an increasingly popular alternative to seed oils and butter for home chefs. Food manufacturers are also introducing avocado oil into many products; for some, it’s the key ingredient and differentiator. That’s made a recent report noting low-quality or adulterated products alarming –
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Fun Cold Lunch Ideas: Back to School Nutrition Made Easy

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Oryana Coop

Categories: Blog

Many parents choose to pack their kids’ school lunch for any number of reasons. From allergy concerns to special nutritional needs, a packed lunch is a way to offer kids both quality foods and a loving connection while they’re away from home. Of course, packing even
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Meet Lakeview Hill Farm & Market, An Oryana Favorite

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Oryana Coop

Categories: Blog, Farmer Features

Northern Michigan is blessed with several high-quality produce farms, and our friends on the hill are certainly part of that mix. Lakeview Hill Farm and Market is the perfect example of a local, certified organic, and sustainable farm serving its
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Supporting Local Businesses and Farmers Is an Investment in Resilience

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Oryana Coop

Categories: Blog, Community

Consumers have many options in today’s crowded marketplace, including accessing vendors online serving products from around the world. Even as tariffs and trade policy put unexpected kinks into supply chains, consumers continue to weigh the immediate cost-savings of imported products with
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