JumpyTheFrog Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I am currently a member of another warehouse club that is closer to our house than Costco. Can anybody that goes to Costco tell me if they sell the following? These are things that our club doesn't sell. I am trying to figure out if it would be worth the extra drive. -Daiya vegan cheese -plain whole milk yogurt (especially organic) -organic cheese (any type) -organic corn or mixed vegetables -pitted dates -organic deli meat Also, does Costco ever have sales on their memberships? I've seen both Sam's Club and BJ's have deals on Groupon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Our Costco doesn't have any of those. It used to have an organic corn-and-peas mix, but I haven't seen it in awhile. No more organic frozen fruit anymore either. It has a very poor organic/natural selection nowadays, I think, though I still find plenty to buy there. We got a BJ's membership and I find more organic/natural products there than I do at Costco. Is BJ's an option for you? I can give you a rundown of the stuff I buy there if it helps. I can't find whole milk yogurt anywhere but Whole Foods anymore, and I've never seen Daiya anywhere but WF either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Yes to organic cheese, organic veggies, pitted dates. Not certain on the others. We are in the Portland Oregon area so organic items are staples at most larger stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpyTheFrog Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 I should've mentioned I am looking for frozen organic veggies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I buy frozen organic sweet corn all the time. I have bought organic broccoli and peas also but i don't know if they always have organic or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 My local Costco does sell organic fruit, organic frozen vegetables, organic meat, organic deli meat, and pitted dates. Merchandise may vary by location so your best bet would be to tour your local Costco to see if it has better offerings than the club you already belong to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Ours has organic cheese and organic frozen veggies (I don't buy corn, so I'm not sure on that) and pitted dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 FYI Costco will let u do a one time shopping trip to see what they offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 My local Costco does sell organic fruit, organic frozen vegetables, organic meat, organic deli meat, and pitted dates. Merchandise may vary by location so your best bet would be to tour your local Costco to see if it has better offerings than the club you already belong to. SJ, can you tell me where you find the deli meat? Is it with the other cheese/meat stuff, or somewhere else? Ours seems to only carry Dietz & Watson, which used to have no preservatives/hidden MSG, but now it does :glare: Hoppy, yeah, I think you'll have to visit your local store and see if it has what you need. My store used to have more than it has now, but I guess demand wasn't high enough. The same thing happened when our BJ's opened. They had loads of natural/organic products at first, and slowly they tapered off and the selection got smaller and smaller. I'm grateful for what they do have, at least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspasia Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 We always buy a big bag of frozen organic mixed veggies at Costco. Every location is different. They tend to cater to the local demographic. I live in Northern Virginia and we get lots of organic stuff at Costco (milk, yogurt, frozen fruit, frozen veggies, produce, etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Our Costco sells frozen Organic and non Organic veggies. I'm not sure on the other items. It really depends on your location. They sell different items in different areas depending on demand. For instance ours has some organics but the one an hour away has even more Organic items because there is more demand in that city. I believe you are allowed to go into your local Costco to look around before you join. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Ultimately it was the lack of selection on organic items that led us to drop our membership. The gas prices are good, but it's out of our way. Tour your local store with list in hand and see what you find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 SJ, can you tell me where you find the deli meat? Is it with the other cheese/meat stuff, or somewhere else? Ours seems to only carry Dietz & Watson, which used to have no preservatives/hidden MSG, but now it does :glare: Hoppy, yeah, I think you'll have to visit your local store and see if it has what you need. My store used to have more than it has now, but I guess demand wasn't high enough. The same thing happened when our BJ's opened. They had loads of natural/organic products at first, and slowly they tapered off and the selection got smaller and smaller. I'm grateful for what they do have, at least! I've seen organic deli meat in the same section as the regular deli meats and cheeses. I feel like the company name was maybe written in green, that's all I have for ya :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 We always buy a big bag of frozen organic mixed veggies at Costco. Every location is different. They tend to cater to the local demographic. I live in Northern Virginia and we get lots of organic stuff at Costco (milk, yogurt, frozen fruit, frozen veggies, produce, etc). Yes this. My local Costco carries a fair variety of organic things, and it's increasing every day. But I've been to other Costcos within driving distance and they carry a much wider variety. I'm pretty sure you can go in and look around before committing to a membership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venia Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I have Costco near my work (low income sub-city) and another along the freeway (affluent suburb) on my commute . They definitely play to the demographics. The affluent suburb Costco has a HUGE organic section and then more organic choices among the regular items (plus high dollar things like truffle oils and saffron...). The lower income area has more variety of non-organic food items. For example a greater variety of bulk breakfast cereals, processed microwaveable foods, etc. I have noticed that the lower income store has the best selection of more basic clothes though. The other one seems to carry more name brands and stylish clothes that my family just is not interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 They do not have Daiya or vegan butter. I would buy those if I saw them so I am certain they do not. They have a package of soymilk and that's it for milk alternatives. They do have the other items. Sometimes they do not have the organic mixed veggies. But I have bought them recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 dates come in and out. mejool - so yummy. some of the other is in and out, depends on demand. their stock is not consistent across the system - it can vary by location. there are no "sales" on membership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 If you are a member of mypoints they will do a discounted membership. It usually includes a bunch of coupons. Some Costcos near us have a nice organic section and the other does not. BJs has more and it is closer to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn121 Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I am currently a member of another warehouse club that is closer to our house than Costco. Can anybody that goes to Costco tell me if they sell the following? These are things that our club doesn't sell. I am trying to figure out if it would be worth the extra drive. -Daiya vegan cheese I have never seen it. -plain whole milk yogurt (especially organic) Yes -organic cheese (any type) Yes, Lots -organic corn or mixed vegetables Yes. Frozen and canned -pitted dates Not sure -organic deli meat Yes Also, does Costco ever have sales on their memberships? I've seen both Sam's Club and BJ's have deals on Groupon. I have never seen a sale. I will say that I am about an hour north of San Francisco in Northern California. Our Costco has a large selection of organic produce, meats and many other organic items. I was just in there about an hour ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 My Costco carries a good variety of yogurt. They have good greek yogurt as well, not just the nasty stuff full of cornstarch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 We are in driving distance of 4 Costcos. The organic selection varies by store, so I'd go to the Costco you'd potentially join, and do a one time shopping pass to see what they stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I have a Costco purchased bag of Daiya in the fridge this very minute but they don't sell the same things at all locations. Two white and one yellow in a three pack IIRC off the top of my head. They have organic milk and yogurt here but not, to my knowledge, organic lunch meats. They usually have have organic frozen fruit and veggies (I think I have seen corn but I know I have seen green beans, broccoli etc) but I have never seen organic fresh veggies besides greens (kale, spinach, sometimes lettuce). I don't recall pitted dates but I've not looked for them either as they aren't something that makes our list often. Again though, it varies. I have friends who can get a lot more organic there. They are very good at stocking what sells based on location. I've never seen a membership sale either but my husband is eligible for a discount via his work so check if that is a thing where you work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I checked at mine tonight No to organic lunch meat Yes to organic corn, green beans and "Normandy Mix" of vegetables The plain yogurt is Fage Greek style but not organic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I've seen organic deli meat in the same section as the regular deli meats and cheeses. I feel like the company name was maybe written in green, that's all I have for ya :) Thanks. I don't go as often since our BJ's opened, but I'll look again the next time I'm there. Maybe they'll surprise me with some new items this time :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 FYI Costco will let u do a one time shopping trip to see what they offer. Not here they won't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Not here they won't! I don't think they do let you buy things, they will let you in to look around but that is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I have a Costco purchased bag of Daiya in the fridge this very minute but they don't sell the same things at all locations. Two white and one yellow in a three pack IIRC off the top of my head. :crying: I am going to be annoyed if other Costcos have it and mine does not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I am currently a member of another warehouse club that is closer to our house than Costco. Can anybody that goes to Costco tell me if they sell the following? These are things that our club doesn't sell. I am trying to figure out if it would be worth the extra drive. -Daiya vegan cheese -plain whole milk yogurt (especially organic) -organic cheese (any type) -organic corn or mixed vegetables -pitted dates -organic deli meat Also, does Costco ever have sales on their memberships? I've seen both Sam's Club and BJ's have deals on Groupon. I don't think you'll get an accurate answer here. What each costco carries varies greatly by region. Other than the vegan cheese, which I don't know the answer to, everything else would be a yes. However, I live in Northern California and organic food is pretty much a staple here. Even at the food bank our church runs, people will ask if the produce is organic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-bex Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 My Costco does sell a giant thing of pitted dates, and many varieties of frozen vegetables. But they just stopped carrying my almond butter!!!!!!! :( So I drove across the world and bought 3 jars at another location. It'll do, but it annoys me that I have to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 We belong to Costco, BJs, and Sam's. (DH is addicted.) Costco does carry good frozen organic mixed veggies, organic milk, and some organic fruit. I find quinoa, quinoa pasta, organic sugar, organic/humanely raised (so they say) ground beef, and other stuff that's not coming to mind. (Oh…ground golden flax, coconut oil, etc.) They have pitted dates, but they're not medjool…and not very good IMHO. Sam's Club sometimes has pitted medjool dates, but it varies. Surprisingly, I've found BJ's has the best organic fruits/veggies and more non-mainstream stuff. They have a deli, but I don't think they have organic deli meat…but they do carry Applewood Farms deli meats, bacon, hot dogs, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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