{"id":987871,"date":"2026-07-31T07:10:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T11:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/natural-grocers-named-2026-sustainability-retailer-of-the-year-by-produce-business\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T07:10:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T11:10:11","slug":"natural-grocers-named-2026-sustainability-retailer-of-the-year-by-produce-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/natural-grocers-named-2026-sustainability-retailer-of-the-year-by-produce-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Grocers\u00ae Named 2026 Sustainability Retailer of the Year by Produce Business"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Industry recognition highlights the company’s longstanding commitment to organic agriculture, regenerative practices and sustainable retail operations<\/p>\n

\n LAKEWOOD, Colo.<\/span>, July 31, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Natural Grocers\u00ae<\/sup>,<\/a>\u00a0the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., has been named 2026 Sustainability Retailer of the Year<\/a>\u00a0by Produce Business<\/i>, a leading trade publication serving the fresh produce industry.<\/p>\n

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Produce Business honors Natural Grocers as its 2026 Sustainability Retailer of the Year.<\/div>\n

The honor recognizes Natural Grocers’ longstanding commitment to sustainability, including its 100% certified organic produce offering, support for regenerative agriculture, environmental stewardship initiatives and mission-driven approach to serving customers and communities.<\/p>\n

“At Natural Grocers, sustainability isn’t a trend or a standalone initiative. It’s woven into the fabric of who we are,” said Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing at Natural Grocers. “Our Five Founding Principles have guided us for more than 70 years, and this recognition reflects the dedication of our Crew, farmers, vendors and partners who help bring those principles to life every day.”<\/p>\n

\n NATURAL GROCERS’ FIVE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES<\/b>
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Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers built its business on Five Founding Principles:<\/a>\u00a0Quality, Always Affordable PricesSM<\/sup>, Nutrition Education, Community and Crew. While the term “sustainability” was not commonly used when the company was founded, many of its core practices have long reflected a commitment to environmental stewardship, human health and community well-being.<\/p>\n

Today, those principles continue to guide decisions across the company’s operations. Natural Grocers remains committed to selling only USDA-certified organic produce, supporting regenerative agriculture, providing free science-based nutrition education and maintaining product standards designed to promote both personal and planetary health.<\/p>\n

\n SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION
<\/b>Natural Grocers’ sustainability efforts span the entire business; from the products it sells to the way it operates its stores. Highlights include:<\/p>\n