This is where you will find all of NCGA's press releases.
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.
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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.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (December 29, 2008) —National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a member-owned co-op with more than100 independent food co-op members nationwide, today announced the addition of two new members: Alberta Co-op Grocery in Portland, OR and Chequamegon Co-op in Ashland, WI.
This article was filed under Organics
Iowa City, Iowa (Dec. 24, 2008) – National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) applauds the USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s recent action to help ensure WIC recipients’ ability to use WIC vouchers to purchase organic produce.
This article was filed under Organics
Alexandria, VA, October 24, 2008 – After a two-and-a-half-year wait, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its draft rule clarifying access to pasture requirements for organic livestock. Today, that document is receiving praise from the members of the National Organic Coalition (NOC).
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (October 1, 2008) - As the nation watches the scandals and troubles of Wall Street corporations unfold daily, many have to be asking, “isn’t there a better way to run a business that gives everyone – rather than a select few – a say in how the business is run?”
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (Sept. 24, 2008) – Rocking for a cause, National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) raised more than $30,000 for farmers impacted by recent flooding in the Midwest in a Sept. 19 music event in Seattle.
This article was filed under Co-ops
SEATTLE (August 21, 2008) – National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) will be hosting a Sept. 19 music event in Seattle to raised funds for farmers impacted by recent flooding in the Midwest.
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Iowa City, Iowa (July 15, 2008) - National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) today announced that participating members nationwide are raising funds for co-ops and co-op suppliers affected by the historic floods that devastated portions of the Midwest over the past several weeks.
This article was filed under General
Iowa City, Iowa (July 7, 2008) — Want to make the most of your food purchasing dollars? With rising grain prices, greater fuel costs and increased global demand for both, food prices have increased and are expected to stay high for the foreseeable future.
