Company's 2024 Sustainability Report Showcases Continued
Leadership in Health, Sustainability, and Community Impact
LAKEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 4, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:
NGVC), is proud to release its 2024 Sustainability Report,
highlighting the values and practices that drive America's largest
family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer. This year's
report celebrates how Natural Grocers continues to prioritize
affordable, high-quality, and environmentally conscious products
while sharing stories of vendors, farmers, and partnerships that
reflect the company's dedication to human health, animal welfare,
and the planet.
By staying true to its Five Founding Principles, Natural Grocers
aims to create lasting, positive change. "At Natural Grocers, we
see grocery stores as a vital link in the food chain — integral to
the health of people and the planet," said Kemper Isely, co-president of Natural Grocers.
"For nearly 70 years, Natural Grocers has been committed to driving
change in how food is grown, raised and sold — and we remain as
dedicated as ever. This year's sustainability report highlights our
rigorous product standards, commitment to regenerative agriculture,
dedication to nutrition education, investment in our
good4uSM Crew's well-being, and partnerships that
strengthen communities and protect the environment."
As Natural Grocers looks toward the future, its record financial
performance in fiscal year 2024 underscores the company's belief
that a more sustainable and affordable food system is not only
possible but also essential. With each step forward, the company
remains dedicated to building a healthier, more sustainable food
system for generations to come.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2024 REPORT
In 2024
Natural Grocers:
- Maintained industry leadership with rigorous product
standards across all categories (including its minimum egg
standard of free-range), upholding its stance against artificial
flavors, preservatives, sweeteners (as defined by Company
standards), synthetic colors, and partially or fully hydrogenated
oils.
- Partnered with Rodale™ Institute to advance
regenerative organic agriculture and raised over $80,000 during Organic Month to support its
Farmer Training and Veteran Farmer Training Programs.
- Donated more than $4 million of
in-kind food and products to local food bank partners.
- Invested more than $7 million to
offer free nutrition education services, provided by its
Nutritional Health Coaches to its customers, good4u Crew, and
communities.
- Installed a CO2 refrigeration system in a third
store, which saves energy and provides enhanced environmental
protection compared to conventional refrigerant technologies.
- Expanded its "Meet Your Farmer" film series. These short
documentaries showcase the farmers and ranchers behind specific
products you'll find at Natural Grocers — those who are
changing the way our food is produced to ensure a livable, healthy
tomorrow.
LEARN MORE
To view the company's complete Fiscal
Year 2024 Sustainability report, click here. To learn
more about Natural Grocers' practices that reflect its steadfast
commitment to environmental stewardship, visit
www.naturalgrocers.com/sustainability.
- Click here for a complimentary press kit and email
kmacarelli@naturalgrocers.com for any additional media
inquiries.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.
(NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of
natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary
supplements. The grocery products sold by Natural Grocers must meet
strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial flavors,
preservatives, or sweeteners (as defined by its standards),
synthetic colors, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils.
The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and
exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and
free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format
allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean,
and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides
extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help
customers and Crew make informed health and nutrition choices.
Natural Grocers is committed to its 5 Founding
Principles—including its "Commitment to Community" and
"Commitment to Crew". In fiscal year 2024, the Company
invested more than $15
million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments
for Crew. Headquartered in the Union Square neighborhood
of Lakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 168 stores in 21 states.
Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information
and store locations.
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