The Food Co-op Impact Survey is a questionnaire that asks all NCG co-ops the same 23 questions about different aspects of their social and environmental impact. Read on for answers to your most common questions about completing this annual survey.
As the holiday season approaches, upwards of 50% of grocery shoppers indicate that they might try a different store for at least part of their holiday shopping. These seasonal grocery explorers can be one-time visitors, or they can be your co-op’s committed member-owners of the future. It’s the time of year to let the co-op difference shine.
The November Field Day brand sale will give co-op shoppers more affordable options to stretch their grocery budgets and stock up as they prepare for the holidays. Learn about the promotion, how it supports a donation to NATIFS, and how to optimize the campaign at your co-op.
Here are a few tips for prepared foods departments to keep in mind heading into the holiday season, along with several delicious seasonal recipes to try.
October is Co-op Month — a time to bring awareness to the values and principles that guide us as cooperatives, and to celebrate the positive impact that co-ops have in their communities. Learn more about National Co+op Grocers, the cooperative created and owned by co-ops.
The holidays present a unique opportunity for co-ops to showcase specialty cheeses. Here are several tips that will help you give shoppers what they’re looking for, whether they’re entertaining guests or seeking a terrific party gift.
The United Nations declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives. Now is the time to lift up the people-centered businesses at the heart of our communities and economies! Share these co-op facts and ways to support co-ops with your owners and shoppers.
Our donation is in response to fundraising efforts by long-time food co-op brand partner Equal Exchange that began after they learned that their U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) grant funds would not be available to support their ongoing work with farmer cooperatives.
Thanks to everyone who attended Focus on Fresh 2025! For those who requested Gabby Davis’s inspirational video message, we’re happy to share it with you here.
How can you mitigate the impact of potential supply chain issues during the fourth quarter holiday season? Through proactive planning and advance ordering to help eliminate uncertainties and minimize out of stocks.
