Natural Grocers, the largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., was recently recognized in two categories for this year’s Impact Awards from Progressive Grocer.
“Our company will continue focusing on these principles for generations to come.”
In its second year, the Impact Awards honor exceptionalism among grocers, suppliers and solution providers in such key areas as Community Service/Local Impact; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging; Educational Support/Learning Advancement; Ethical Sourcing/Supply Chain Transparency; Food Security/Nutritional Leadership; Sustainability/Resource Conservation; and Workforce Development/Employee Support.
33 awards were presented to 26 companies leading the way in making a tangible difference in the grocery industry. Natural Grocers received recognition in the categories of Food Security/Nutritional Leadership and Workforce Development/Employee Support.
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Food Security/Nutritional Leadership
At Natural Grocers, food security begins with knowledge, access and affordability. Since 1955, the company has believed that a healthy and balanced lifestyle should be achievable for everyone. Natural Grocers was recognized by Progressive Grocer for several key efforts in Food Security/Nutritional Leadership:
- Providing its Always AffordableSM Pricing on high quality natural and organic products.
Partnering with local food banks for donations and in-store fundraisers. - Offering free science-based Nutrition Education and community outreach—something completely unique in the industry, as a grocery retailer.
- Workforce Development/Employee Support
This family-operated company believes that taking care of its employees—known collectively as “Crew”, means taking care of family. Progressive Grocer recognized Natural Grocers for its multiple initiatives designed to attract, engage, develop and retain their treasured workforce such as:
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- Significant training to position Crew for success and upward mobility.
- Establishing its Natural Grocers Heroes in Aprons Fund – providing short-term financial assistance to qualifying Crew or immediate family members who experience unexpected hardships.
SOURCE: PR Newswire