This is where you will find all of NCGA's press releases.
This article was filed under General
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Jan. 21, 2010 – National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services cooperative for 112 natural food co-ops nationwide, announced plans for its national meeting, "El Grande." The conference will bring together grocery and wellness staff from member co-ops with NCGA's vendor partners, and will be held June 16-19, 2010 on the campus of Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn.
This article was filed under General
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Jan. 21, 2010 – National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services cooperative for 112 natural food co-ops nationwide, announced plans for its annual retail meeting, "El Grande." The conference will bring together grocery and wellness staff from member co-ops with NCGA's vendor partners, and will be held June 16-19, 2010 on the campus of Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn.
This article was filed under Food Safety
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Jan. 21, 2010 – National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services cooperative for 112 natural food co-ops nationwide, opposes the deregulation of genetically engineered (GE) alfalfa and encourages consumers nationwide to tell the USDA they oppose the allowance of genetically engineered (GE) alfalfa into the nation’s food supply.
This article was filed under Co-ops
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Nov. 18, 2009 – National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services cooperative for 112 natural food co-ops nationwide, has been awarded the first-ever dotCoop Global Award for Cooperative Excellence – a recognition that underscores NCGA’s commitment to furthering the cooperative business model within its organization and throughout the nation.
This article was filed under Co-ops
IOWA CITY, IOWA (October 1, 2009) – This summer, food co-ops and shoppers nationwide shared their passion for local foods in the second annual Eat Local, America! challenge.
This article was filed under Co-ops
IOWA CITY, Iowa (June 18, 2009) — National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a member-owned cooperative of independent natural food co-op grocers nationwide, today announced the addition of its 112th member: Harmony Natural Foods Co-op in Bemidji, Minn.
This article was filed under Food Safety
IOWA CITY, Iowa (June 16, 2009) – While the new food safety bill under consideration in Congress improves transparency and traceability in the food system, it does not go far enough to support sustainable food systems and may not prevent the types of food scares that have impacted our food supply in recent years, according to National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA).
This article was filed under Organics
IOWA CITY, Iowa (June 15, 2009) – National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services cooperative for 111 consumer-owned natural food co-ops located throughout the United States, is encouraging the U.S. Congress to acknowledge and reward organic agriculture’s role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mitigating climate change in the current American Clean Energy and Security Act, also known as the Waxman-Market climate change legislation.
This article was filed under Co-ops
IOWA CITY, Iowa (June 9, 2009) -- National Cooperative Grocers Association and its member food co-ops nationwide are challenging shoppers to put their money where their mouths – and food producers – are, and take the second national Eat Local, America! challenge.
This article was filed under Co-ops
IOWA CITY, Iowa (May 27, 2009) – Robynn Shrader, chief executive officer for National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), has been elected to the board of directors of NCB, a national banking cooperative dedicated to strengthening communities nationwide through the delivery of banking and financial services, complemented by a special focus on cooperative expansion and economic development.
This article was filed under Co-ops
IOWA CITY, IOWA (May 14, 2009) – Lights, camera…arugula! National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) congratulates the winners in the My Co-op Rocks! Video Contest, a nationwide contest where co-op fans get to share the reasons their co-op rocks. Submissions were accepted online at www.MyCoopRocks.coop with $3,500 in prizes to be awarded to the best videos in “people’s choice” and “judges’ choice” categories.
This article was filed under Co-ops
IOWA CITY, IOWA (February 2, 2009) – Lights, camera…arugula! This spring, National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) invites individuals and groups to submit short, up-to-2-minute videos in the My Co-op Rocks Video Contest, a nationwide contest where co-op fans get to share the reasons their co-op rocks. Submissions will be accepted online beginning March 1 at www.MyCoopRocks.coop with $3,500 in prizes to be awarded to the best videos in “people’s choice” and “judges’ choice” categories.
This article was filed under Employment
IOWA CITY, Iowa (January 9, 2009) —National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services co-op with 111 members nationwide, today announced the hiring of Ben Nauman in the position of Category Management Lead.
This article was filed under Employment
IOWA CITY, Iowa (January 9, 2009) —National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services co-op with 111 members nationwide, today announced the hiring of Paula Gilbertson as the Development Director for the organization's central corridor.
This article was filed under Co-ops
Iowa City, Iowa (Dec. 30, 2008) – According to the American Heart Association, one in three American adults has cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, delicious, heart-healthy foods can help lower cholesterol and lead to a healthier lifestyle. In the spirit of a resolving to make 2009 a healthier, happier New Year, National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) offers tips on great-tasting additions to help make heart-healthy eating simple and fun.
