January 2026
The monthly newsletter of Basics Cooperative Natural Foods.
New Co-op Owners
Welcome!
Belinda Arriage
Kayla Ferrari
Kathryn Lilley
Michelle Miller
Kendall Myers
Bonnie Oestreich
Laura Poston
Edward Pszozola
Andrew Smith
Rebecca Sperberg
Karen Taylor
Alyssa Valley
Sandra VanLaningham
January Round Up Non-Profit: Feathered Friends Sanctuary & Rescue
Round Up your purchases to the nearest dollar to donate.
Staff Anniversaries
Thank you for your dedication!
Co+mmunity
HAPPY NEW YEAR, CO-OPERATORS! Our Basics Cooperative community is heading into 2026 with 7,279 Co-op Owner households!
What a huge, amazing group of local people taking action to improve our health, our community, and our planet.
New Year’s resolutions are awesome, and they’re a great reason to start (or resume) a goal toward better health. “Good health” means different things to different people in our community. For one person, it means learning to eat a vegetable other than potatoes this year. To another, it means finding every tiny bit of relief from chronic illness. To some, budgeting for any food after other bills is a challenge in itself, and for some, the goal is to eat close to 100% natural and organic. Whatever your goal, we hope you will start, then restart, as many times as needed. Your health is always worth it. Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you. Year-round!
Stay subscribed here and on our social channels, so you can hear about nourishing new natural products, inspiring local brands, and fun new events.
We are so excited to keep growing our community and serving you even better in 2026!
We love to see co-operators making new friends at the store and cafe, so we’re going to give you even more ways to do so this year! Join your fellow Co-op Owners, staff, and friends at these 2026 events.
Co+op Recipe
Sheet Pan Tofu Ramen with Veggies
Featured Owner
Local Vendor Spotlight
Sip, Sip, Hooray!
Barista Pinotage
SALE $8.99 - Reg. $14.99
New year, new you, new wine! If you have not tried the Barista Pinotage, grab a glass and tantalize your taste buds. Dry, deep red with balanced tannins. Smoky, mocha/coffee undertones, vibrant.
Pairs great with red meat (try venison or Northstar Bison, featured above!), grilled vegetables, and smoked cheeses.
Events
Holiday Hours: Open 9a.m.-5p.m. New Year’s Day 1/1/26.
Corporate Wellness Partners
Are you a local business owner or manager? Inquire about our Corporate Wellness Partner Program. Empower your staff to achieve their best health with extra discounts, giveaways, and more! Thank you to our current partners Janesville Veterinary Clinic and Janesville Athletic Club.
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