The Natural Grocers’ “Best of the Best” customer survey was held in September, with customers answering five questions to rank their most beloved Natural Grocers Brand products. They also were asked to weigh in on their favorite organic fruit or vegetable.
Natural Grocers Brand products reflect the company’s values – 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. Its guidelines do not permit hydrogenated oils, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners and preservatives.
The results for Natural Grocers’ first “Best of the Best” survey are:
Favorite Overall Natural Grocers Brand Product
Winner: Organic Dark Chocolate Bar with Sea Salt – and the best news is that high-quality dark chocolate has high levels of phytonutrients, known as flavonoids, which support health in multiple ways.
Runners Up: Organic Coconut Milk and Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Favorite Natural Grocers Bulk
Winner: Almond Butter – It’s the star of the retailer’s Keto Energy Bombs, an easy snack or to fuel a workout.
Runners Up: Non-GMO California Almonds and Organic Rolled Oats
Favorite Natural Grocers Brand Supplement
Winner: Women’s Probiotics – Research shows that probiotics play an important role in providing what friendly bacteria needs to thrive. Discover more supplements that help shape your gut health and overall health by going Beyond Probiotics.
Runners Up: Turmeric Extract 300 mg and Zinc Quercetin
Favorite 100% Organic Produce
Winner: Organic Hass Avocados –Plus, {N}power members can enjoy 99¢ organic avocados through Dec. 31.
Runners Up: Organic Bananas and Organic Baby Spinach
Favorite Organic Product (includes Natural Grocers Brand products and produce)
Winner: Organic Hass Avocados – Use it in Natural Grocers’ Simply Scrumptious Organic Strawberry Sorbet or the Chopped Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing for a creamy texture. Make it the star of the show with Organic Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocado or layer it up on the Guacamole Bacon Burger. Find recipes here.
Runners Up: Organic Blueberries and Organic Bananas
Members of {N}power, Natural Grocers’ free loyalty program, receive exclusive discounts, digital coupons, rewards benefits and other members-only features. Customers can sign up for {N}power here or by texting “organic” to 72345.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet high 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.
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 162 stores in 20 states.
