Friday Finds: September 1, 2017

Take a look at what's new at Mariposa Food Co-op.

Metropolitan Bakery

Philadelphia favorite, Metropolitan Bakery uses locally-sourced and sustainable ingredients to craft their artisan baked goods. Metropolitan is very active in initiatives that directly affect the communities it serves, including endeavors to promote other local businesses, fight homelessness and support healthy food programs for city residents. Find local and vegan rosemary rounds, French berry rolls, French rye bread, and rosemary olive oil bread on our bakery island.

Alaffia Lavender Shea Butter Soap

Fair trade and cooperatively-sourced Alaffia triple milled shea butter soap is the soap for super soft skin.

Grafton Village Smoked Cheddar

Grafton Village smoked raw cheddar is cold smoked over maple chips. The milk used to craft this unique cheddar is collected from small and independently owned Vermont farms. 

Simpler Botanicals Roll-On Essential Oil Blends

Save $2 through September 12. 

Christina Maser Room and Linen Sprays

Christina Maser's locally-made room and linen sprays use pure essential oils and are free from artificial dyes and fragrances. Find a scent for every room, including lavender, citrus garden, and rosemary mint. 

3 Reasons Why We Love Alaffia

We're excited to introduce Alaffia's new face care!

Alaffia's body care is not only an amazing product, but their mission is more than skin deep. Find three reasons why we love Alaffia below.

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Coconut Reishi products use nutrient rich herbs to replenish the skin's moisture barrier for all skin types.

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Neem Tumeric face care blends active herbs to sooth and clarify oily/acne prone skin.

1. Alaffia is a cooperative.

Alaffia works with Togolese women’s cooperatives that celebrate their members’ unique skills, traditions and knowledge.

2. Fair wages are a priority.

Employees receive fair wages and are able to support their families, while maintaining traditions and managing a sustainable resource: shea butter. Fair for Life: Social & Fair Trade Certification confirms Alaffia meets standards concerning fair working conditions, environmental performance and community relations.

3. Empowerment is valued over profit.

Alaffia’s success is not simply measured by profit, but rather empowerment. Their goal is to alleviate poverty and encourage gender equality, through empowerment projects focusing on education, improving health and reforestation.

Friday Finds: August 18, 2017

Take a look at what's new at Mariposa Food Co-op.

Philly Bread loose Philly Muffins and hoagie rolls

Philly Bread is focused on sourcing the highest caliber grains directly from the farmer and milling them in-house just prior to mixing the dough to unlock maximum flavor. Loose hoagie rolls and Philly Muffins can be found in our bakery department. 

Alaffia Coconut Reishi Purifying Facial Cleanser

Alaffia's facial cleanser contains soothing coconut, nourishing reishi, and detoxifying charcoal. It gently cleanses the skin, removes impurities, and is non-stripping. Plus, all Alaffia products are fair trade! 

Life-Flo 100% Pure Magnesium Oil

Good for muscular repair and nerve transmission. Easily absorbed through the skin. 

Castello Havarti

Creamy, buttery and mild. Pairs will with crackers, vegetables, and shellfish. 

Conebella Farms Cheddar

Conebella Farm is an award-winning 100% Ayrshire dairy farm located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Conebella Farm cheese is made from all natural ingredients with the milk from our own cows, which is both antibiotic-free and hormone free.