LAKEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 19,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the largest
family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S.,
is pleased to announce the results of its second annual "Best of
the Best" customer survey.
Customers answered 6 questions, ranking
their favorite Natural Grocers Brand Products and organic produce
items
Last month, customers voted in Natural Grocers' second annual
"Best of the Best" customer survey, answering 6 questions to rank
their favorite Natural Grocers Brand Products. The Natural Grocers
Brand Product (NGBP) line was first introduced in 2016 and
presently includes over 800 high-quality products, exclusively
available at Natural Grocers stores. Natural Grocers also asked
customers to weigh in on their favorite 100% organic fruit or
vegetable.
"Two of our founding principles are a commitment to quality and
affordability. From the beginning, my grandparents prioritized
products that nurtured the health and well-being of our communities
and the planet we all share. We actively maintain this legacy with
our Always Affordable℠ Pricing. This makes regenerative,
sustainable, healthful choices more attainable and widespread,"
said Raquel Isely, Vice President of
Marketing at Natural Grocers. "From our sales information, we know
which products do well in stores, but this survey opens a direct
conversation with our customers. That was how our first "Best of
the Best" customer survey originated—we wanted to hear directly
from our communities. Last year we enjoyed the dialogue this survey
encouraged so much, that we decided to make it an annual practice
at the end of each fiscal year."
AND THE WINNERS ARE:
Favorite Overall Natural Grocers Brand Product
(Excludes bulk and supplements.)
- Winner: Organic Dark Chocolate Bar with Sea Salt —
high-quality dark chocolate scores bonus points with high levels
phytonutrients, known as flavonoids, which have been shown to have
nutritional benefits.
- Runners-Up: Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs and Organic
Canned Coconut Milk
Favorite Natural Grocers Brand
Bulk Product
- Winner: Fresh-Ground Almond Butter — this powerful
protein is popular for its delicious, nutty taste and sustained
energy-boosting properties. Try this Natural Grocers recipe for
Grain-Free Vegan Pumpkin Bars and take your autumn pumpkin game to
the next level.
- Runners-Up: Organic Whole Almonds and Organic Dried
Mango
Favorite Natural Grocers Brand
Supplement
- Winner: B 100 Complex — research shows that B vitamins
help the human body function at its finest. Learn more about these
energy-producing, brain-supporting, stress-busting,
mood-supporting, immune-promoting, and blood sugar-maintaining
essential vitamins and "Become Your Healthiest Self with the
B-Vitamins".
- Runners-Up: Quercetin and Women's Probiotics
Favorite 100% Organic Produce
Item
- 2 x Winner, by a landslide: Organic Hass Avocados —
sure, these little berry fruits (yep, they're fruit!) are
delicious, but they're also incredibly good4u®. Natural Grocers has
plenty of recipes that can help you creatively incorporate this
nutritious fruit into more than just guacamole!
- Runners-Up: Organic Bananas and Organic Blueberries
Favorite Organic Product
(Includes Natural Grocers Brand Products.)
- Winner: Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs — this product
maintains the "Gold" standard from Natural Grocers' Egg Quality
Ranking System. This means the hens that provide these eggs are
free from cages, free from antibiotics, free to roam, free to perch
and stretch their wings and free to go outside and do the things
that chickens love to do. Pick up a carton next time you shop and
taste the difference.
- Runners-Up: Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips and Organic
Canned Coconut Milk
Favorite New Product
(Launched after October 2021.)
- Winner: Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil — a recent
addition to the NGBP line, this high-grade, unrefined premium
nutritional oil is obtained from the first cold pressing of organic
coconut kernels. This keeps the contents in optimal condition for
all your baking and cooking needs.
- Runners-Up: Organic Coconut Aminos and Organic
Truffles
WHAT'S IN A BRAND?
It's worth noting that Natural Grocers Brand Products reflect
the company's family legacy – supporting small farmers, family
businesses and environmental stewardship; values that have been
defining the company's mission since 1955, never compromising
quality for the easy way through.
WHAT'S MISSING?
In 1990 Natural Grocers put together a dynamic list of the most
problematic ingredients and an explanation of why they wouldn't
carry products that include them. After a vigorous screening
process, only the highest-quality products end up on their shelves,
so customers can shop at ease, knowing Natural Grocers' Quality
Standards Experts have done the research on their behalf.
- To learn more about Natural Grocers Brand Products, click
here.
- Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information or to find a
store near you.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN
COTTAGE
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 products sold by
Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not
contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, 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 make
informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in
1955, has 164 stores in 21 states.
Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more information and
store locations.
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