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Frigo Vert offers cheap, nutritious, and earth-friendly fare - close at hand!
Co-operative store on campus provides students and community a healthy alternative
Jean Nicolai
Issue date: 9/14/05 Section: Features
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We can't claim Frigo Vert as our own because they also service clients outside the university, but they are located on Mackay st. just below Sherbrooke (facing the Hall building).
Frigo Vert has been operating for the past 13 years and Concordia students have had a lot to do with its development. Years ago students passed a motion that allotted a portion of undergraduate tuition fees to go towards the Frigo Vert. You may not have known it, but as an undergrad student you're already a member of the Frigo Vert Co-op and are entitled to various benefits. Members receive a 20 per cent discount on items in the store; they also have the option of making special orders for bulk items which can further reduce the cost of goods. As a member you have a say in the structure of the store, and Frigo employees welcome input you may have about improvements that could be made or new features that could be introduced.
The Frigo Vert offers many food items in bulk, which can be a very convenient way to do your groceries. Bulk shopping is significantly cheaper than buying packaged items, and you have the freedom to take the specific amount of rice, flour, or couscous you feel you will need. The Frigo also stocks a number of packaged items, but careful thought is put into which brands are stocked on the shelves. Items sold at the Frigo Vert have to meet at least some of the standards laid out in the store's mandate. With a commitment to fighting oppression and healthy living, Frigo employees make a point of ordering healthy, organic, enviro-friendly, and fair-trade merchandise. They work with approximately 15 large distributing companies and they take the time to look into the labour standards at these companies as well. Aside from bulk items such as grains, rices, flour and sugar, the Frigo also sells a number of products that will enhance your culinary creations at home. A wide variety of oils and sauces line the shelves as well as special ingredients for Asian cuisine. Fresh peanut, almond and tahini butters are available, along with sugar-free jams and non-dairy spreads. You'll also find organic breads and pasta, some organic veggies and fruits, and a variety of soy milks and healthy munchies like corn tortilla chips and organic crackers.
