This is where you will find all of NCGA's press releases.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (Sept. 4, 2007) — The National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services cooperative representing natural food co-ops nationwide, today announced the addition of its 110th member: Oneota Community Co-op of Decorah, IA (www.oneotacoop.com ).
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(Iowa City, Iowa) August 3, 2007 — Progressive Grocer, a monthly magazine serving food retailers nationwide, has named Robynn Shrader, chief executive officer of the National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), among the "Top Women in Grocery" in its August issue.
This article was filed under Co-ops
Iowa City, Iowa (July 30, 2007) — Do you know people in your community who are working for more sustainable food, while exemplifying a spirit of cooperation along the way? Now through Sept. 14, 2007, natural food cooperatives nationwide are calling for nominations of community members who deserve recognition for their outstanding work.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (May. 8, 2007) — The National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a member-owned co-op with over 100 independent food co-op members nationwide, today announced the addition of Bluff Country Co-op in Winona, MN to their membership.
This article was filed under Food Safety
(Iowa City, Iowa) April 24, 2007—Eleven years after scientists produced the first cloned animal, a sheep named Dolly, the FDA this year could approve the sale of dairy products and meat from clones in supermarkets nationwide —unless concerned shoppers act now, according to the National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services cooperative for consumer-owned natural food co-ops located throughout the United States.
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(Iowa City, Iowa) April 20, 2007— Beginning this month, natural food cooperatives nationwide are creating more renewable wind energy in their communities through the purchase of 5,000 “Green Tags,” also known as Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) or Tradable Renewable Energy Credits (TRC).
This article was filed under Food Safety
Natural food cooperatives helps shoppers make informed decisions about gene- or molecule-manipulated food.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (Feb. 21, 2007) — The National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services co-op with more than 100 independent food co-op members nationwide, is hosting “Sustainability in the Produce Supply Chain Forum” at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, Calif. on Friday, March 9 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
This article was filed under Employment
IOWA CITY, Iowa (Feb. 19, 2007) — The National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services co-op with 108 members nationwide, today announced Bea James will join NCGA as its first category leadership manager, and Kim Kusnier has been hired as NCGA’s marketing programs specialist.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (Feb. 1, 2007) — The National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a member-owned co-op with over 100 independent food co-op members nationwide, announced the addition of two new members: Hungry Hollow Co-op in Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. and Rising Tide Community Market in Damariscotta, Maine.
This article was filed under Organics
As demand for organics and organic food offerings continues to grow, consumers must insist companies stay true to the movement’s standards and spirit.
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Washington, DC (October 30, 2006) -- The first national food cooperative development specialist focused exclusively on creating new food cooperatives in the U.S. has been hired for the Food Co-op 500 program. Stuart Reid will provide direct technical assistance to the start-up food cooperatives that were recently awarded funding by the program and will also develop proactive tools to support and boost the performance of all start-up food cooperatives.
