Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)
Find FAQs and resources related to Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) labeling.
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Deli Forms and Templates
Find a wide selection of sample forms that prepared foods staff can use or adapt for use to support efficient prepared foods departments.
Purchasing Budget Tool
A Purchasing Budget Tool helps buyers reach goals for inventory turns and aids the co-op in minimizing any unnecessary investments in inventory.
Price Comparison Survey Toolbox
Conducting price comparisons is critical to understanding how your co-op can effectively compete and be perceived by consumers in your local market.
Contribution to Margin Tool
The Contribution to Margin Tool allows co-op staff to paste or import point-of-sale data and use variable margin pricing to review margin contribution.
Category Hierarchy Recommendations
NCG’s Category Hierarchy Recommendation tool is offered to co-ops working on creating a hierarchy of product categories in their point of sale system.
Packaging and Supplies Communication and Product Information
Program related communication and product information