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National Co+op Grocers Releases 2022 Food Co-op Impact Report

On average, a food co-op purchases from 281 local farms and sells $5.6 million worth of local products each year, according to the report.

June 1, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

National Co+op Grocers (NCG) shared the news that, according to its 2022 Food Co-op Impact Report, a National Co+op Grocers (NCG) member food co-op purchases from 281 local farms and producers and sells $5.6 million worth of local products each year, on average.

What's Up With Supps Event Raises $8K+ for Vitamin Angels

Natural products industry members gathered at Expo West to "Party with a Purpose."

March 20, 2023

Rebecca Viscomi

What’s Up with Supps announced the success of the Superheroes event held at Natural Products Expo West, raising $8,790 for Vitamin Angels.

Enzymedica’s Mission for People and Planet

When we at Enzymedica say that our mission is to make great health easier for everyone, we work every day to achieve that.

March 1, 2023

Nicolas Ahlers

When we at Enzymedica say that our mission is to make great health easier for everyone, we work every day to achieve that.

Vitamin Angels Expands its MMS Programs Globally in 2022

February 27, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

Vitamin Angels has successfully expanded its multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) programs globally in 2022. As a result of Vitamin Angels' efforts, global awareness and recognition of the importance of MMS (also known as prenatal vitamins and minerals) has increased, and there is now greater support for women and infants globally.

Dr. Bronner's Celebrates 75 Years!

February 10, 2023

Rebecca Viscomi

Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s is celebrating major milestones in 2023! The family-owned company is honoring 75 years in business and 165 years since the family began making soap in Laupheim, Germany. The company got its start in 1948, when Emauel Bronner founded the brand. “Throughout this year, we are celebrating 75...

NutraScience Donates Essential Items to Long Island Food Bank

January 27, 2023

Rebecca Viscomi

Farmingdale, NY—NutraScience Labs has donated more than 650 pounds of non-perishable items to Island Harvest Food Bank. The food bank is the largest hunger-relief organization serving the Long Island community. Over the past nine years, NutraScience Labs employees have donated more than 15,000 pounds of goods to the organization, providing...

2022 Animal Advocacy Funding Winners Announced

January 5, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s marked the 9th year of its philanthropy program towards ending animal suffering and exploitation for food. Dr. Bronner’s has contributed an estimated $4 million between 2013 and 2022 to groups working to reduce animal suffering. “We approach animal advocacy work as an ecosystem of myriad efforts and strategies,...

Chookie Spreads Gratitude & Message that "Good is Good for You"

December 29, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Jersey City, NJ— Cookie bar brand Chookie celebrated the holidays by inviting people to express gratitude at the “there is always room for more good” event. The event was inspired by the idea that good taste and eating healthy can go hand in hand without any sacrifice. The local, very small...

NOW Donates to Chicago Food Depository

November 18, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Blommingdale, IL—NOW has revamped its tea line by providing tea locally to those in need. The Give a Tea line will donate one box of tea to the Chicago Food Depository for every two boxes purchased by consumers. “Food pantries expressed a big need for quality, healthy beverages that aren’t...

National Co+Op Supports Hurricane Relief Efforts

November 18, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Saint Paul, MN—In response to the recent natural disasters, National Co+op Grocers and its member co-ops have raised $22,652 to support those impacted in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Florida. NCG partnered with the Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) and NCBA CLUSA, launching a fundraising effort to support co-ops facing losses...