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Q. Ahhh! It’s painful to
see how much bulk product is wasted. Probably pounds of precious
organic produce is trashed daily. Are people blind? We need to be more
careful!
A. As long as we are committed to bulk there is bound to be some
spillage. It’s the nature of the beast. We do employ new dispensing
methods whenever possible. Plus some managers supplement their diet
with spilled food.
Q. Every year Boston has a huge vegetarian festival
(www.bostonveg.org/foodfest). Why isn’t HWFC leading the charge to
organize one here in Albany?
A. We are a sponsor of NY’s Capital Region vegetarian expo. It is in
Saratoga Springs City Center on September 13, 10 am
(www.nyvegetarianexpo.org).
Q. Your cheese looks so great — unfortunately nothing for the kosher
consumer. Kosher hard cheeses are increasingly available, imported from
France or Denmark. Could you carry one or two?
A. Please speak with Gustav or Ken about current availability. We do
have plans to bring in some new kosher cheeses. Please bear with us as
we search for a consistent source.
Q. Would the Board reconsider (I’m sure it has been considered in the
past) extending the use of Senior Cards for 10% discount to 7 days a
week instead of just on Tuesdays? This extension would allow seniors to
shop more often at your store and would increase your profits as well.
A. Your suggestion will be forwarded to the Board president.
Q. You should let kids paint the outside of the new building!
A. When we get to the point where we start to decorate the new store,
we definitely will include kids’ artwork.
Q. Liquid Assets is not Fair Trade. Why are we serving that at our
coffee station?
A. As far as we know all of our coffee is Fair Trade and organic. If
you have any information that proves otherwise, please let us know.
Q. When you close for a holiday, please post it in the newspaper. I
don’t come often enough to rely on the sign on the door.
A. Please call or go online for information about closings. We’ll list
holiday closings and other changes in hours in the Co-op.
Q. Why did you stop selling “vitamin” water?
A. We can no longer get it since it was sold to Coca-Cola. Our
distributor cannot carry it.
Q. Hey — there is a Fair Trade olive oil from Nabulus — profits support
Palestinians. Do you know anything about it? I’ve seen it at Hawthorne
Valley farm store. Thanks.
A. Thank you for your input. We’ll do our best to accommodate.
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