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Here are a few tips for prepared foods departments to keep in mind heading into the holiday season, along with several delicious seasonal recipes to try.

The November Field Day brand sale will give co-op shoppers more affordable options to stretch their grocery budgets and stock up as they prepare for the holidays. Learn about the promotion, how it supports a donation to NATIFS, and how to optimize the campaign at your co-op.

As the holiday season approaches, upwards of 50% of grocery shoppers indicate that they might try a different store for at least part of their holiday shopping. These seasonal grocery explorers can be one-time visitors, or they can be your co-op’s committed member-owners of the future. It’s the time of year to let the co-op difference shine.

You may be one of the people helping to complete your co-op’s Food Co-op Impact Survey — HR has an important role to play! You may also have questions. We certainly did, and we put them to NCG’s Sustainability Specialist Cole Hawthorne. Cole is passionate about the survey and has plenty of insights to offer. Read on for our Q&A and then share it with others at your co-op who might help complete the survey!

How can food co-ops avoid the “greenwashing” label when it comes to environmental and social sustainability? By incorporating NCG’s sustainability database into your co-op’s business planning and operations and communicating performance data with transparency.

The Food Co-op Impact Survey is a questionnaire that asks all NCG co-ops the same 23 questions about different aspects of their social and environmental impact. Read on for answers to your most common questions about completing this annual survey.

Consumers’ annual “wellbeing reset” will be upon us soon, and the new year offers an abundance of opportunities to engage shoppers with enticing promotions. Drive sales on seasonally appropriate wellness items with these tips to bring excitement to your store this winter.

Black History Month in February presents an opportunity for food co-ops to build relationships with Black-owned businesses, suppliers, chefs and local organizations in your community. It also provides a platform to inform and inspire co-op shoppers.

Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the consumer landscape, driving the next wave of growth through intentional, informed and values-driven choices. SPINS highlights key trends and sheds some light on mindset of “Next Gen” consumers.