Michigan Co-ops + Local Fruit = Fair Harvest Jam!

You will now find a great new product on the shelves of People's Food Co-op: Fair Harvest Jams. These jams are made from locally grown fruit, and support the values of our cooperative: vibrant local economies, clean environment, strong community, and healthy lifestyles.

Fair Harvest Preserves is a collaborative effort of the eleven Co-ops in the Great Lakes Region along with the help and expertise of Food for Thought in Honor, MI.

These preserves are certified Fair Trade, certified organic, and produced from regional fruit. Fair Harvest is also a wonderful example of the 6th Cooperative Principle in action: Cooperation among Cooperatives.

By purchasing these preserves, you can feel confi dent that you are demonstrating your support for the domestic fair trade movement. Domestic fair trade is a movement rooted in the principles of international Fair Trade which states farmers are paid a fair and just wage. Domestic Fair Trade takes it one step beyond. It is based on the belief that together, we may help create a more holistic model of commerce by building on the values of Fair Trade as well as the values of the organic and sustainable agricultural movements.

Enjoy a product of the highest integrity and eat local all year round!

Products

The People's Food Co-op is a full-service grocer with complete packaged grocery, bulk, refrigerated, frozen, and health and wellness sections.

The following is a general list of items available at People's. If you have specific questions, please feel free to call the store at 269.342.5686.

Bulk Foods: grains, beans, pasta, flour, granola, nut butters, honey, olive and cooking oil, maple syrup, molasses, and soy sauce

Organic produce: the area's finest year-round selection of organically grown fruits, vegetables and sprouts

Bulk herbs: Nearly 150 herbs, herb blends, spices, potpourri, teas and capsulated medicinal herbs

Natural groceries: organic dairy and non-dairy foods, whole-grain breads, meat alternatives, juice, natural sweeteners and condiments, dried fruit, nuts and seeds, and foods for special diets

Prepared foods deli: For the lunch crowd we offer sandwiches and soups, single serving drinks and yogurt, dips, chips, cookies, brownies, fresh fruits and vegetables and much more

Vitamins & Supplements: Vitamin, herbal and nutritional supplements to enhance your healthy lifestyle

Health & Beauty: Natural hair and body and many other personal care products, with many available in BULK!

What else? Essential oils, massage oils, organic coffee, pet care, natural house cleaning products, beeswax candles, hemp products, incense, paper goods, and pure bottled water

Can't find what you need? Owners can browse our supplier catalogs and order any products they want at a discount