NCG Launches GM Coaching Award Honoring Co-op Mentor Bill Gessner
National Co+op Grocers this week is launching an annual award program to honor the life and memory of one of food co-ops’ most generous mentors.
NCG Promotes Equitable Food System through Funds, Time and Advocacy
National Co+op Grocers (NCG) today announces it has in recent months invested more than $75,000 in organizations and initiatives dedicated to creating a more equitable, just food system and society.
National Co+op Grocers Plants 3,348 Trees to Offset Operations
National Co+op Grocers (NCG) today announces the planting of 3,348 trees in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest to help mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis.
Oshkosh Food Co-op is the Newest Member of National Co+op Grocers
National Co+op Grocers — the business services cooperative for retail food co-ops across the United States — today announces Oshkosh Food Co-op as its newest member.
NCG Statement on the Murder of George Floyd and Racial Equality
NCG shares the pain and anger that so many feel regarding the cruel and inhumane murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Mr. Floyd is one of many tragic and unnecessary black deaths.
National Co+op Grocers Welcomes Six New Members
Saint Paul, MN – National Co+op Grocers – the business services cooperative for food co-ops nationwide – today announced its board unanimously approved making its six associate member co-ops full NCG members. NCG established its associate member co-op program to support small and/or emerging co-ops with select benefits and access to NCG services. As full
Meet the Winners of the 2020 NCG Climate Collaborative Awards
Seven bold businesses have been honored in the 2020 National Co+op Grocers Climate Collaborative Awards for their innovative efforts to reduce their climate impact.
NCG Recognizes Food Co-op Staff Serving Communities
St. Paul, MN – The COVID-19 pandemic has already illustrated something that food co-ops have long known to be true—grocery stores are pillars of our communities—and grocery store employees are the ones who bring community care and leadership to life. “The individuals who stock our shelves and bins, manage the check-outs, assist you in the aisles, clean
NCG Member Co-ops Earn Top Trade Awards for Independent Grocers
Two National Co+op Grocers (NCG) members have earned top honors in the prestigious Progressive Grocer’s 2020 Outstanding Independent Awards. Oneota Community Food Cooperative in Decorah, Iowa, earned outstanding Single Store. PCC Community Markets – with 13[KS1] locations in the greater Seattle area – was named top independent grocer in the Sustainability category. Progressive Grocer recognized
Customers Name Seven Food Co-ops as Top Independent Grocer in Their States
Shoppers in seven states recently named a retail food co-op as the best independent grocery store in their respective states.