We are a virtual chain of more than 200 community-owned grocery stores. Find a list of NCG stores here and learn more about food co-ops here. Our shoppers are socially conscious, trend forward and some of the most committed natural products shoppers in the country. Work with us to optimize sales performance, introduce new items or promote your products in our stores. NCG is a cooperative, we are 100% owned by and accountable to our community of cooperatively-owned grocery stores.
New to NCG?
Start here - attend a Step 1 Get to Know NCG webinar
1) Learn why NCG is an essential part of your CPG brand's go to market strategy. Find out more about our category management and promotions programs and gain a path to present your items to NCG category managers. Register here to attend Get to Know NCG on Thursday, April 17 at 10 am or here to attend on Monday, May 5 at 2 pm Central time.
2) Once our category managers approve your brand to participate in our programs, you can request access to manage your NCG program activity in Partner Co+nnection.
Already working in NCG programs but new to Partner Co+nnection?
Please email our Partner Connection help desk at Partner Co+nnection to learn how to use the system and attain credentials.
At Focus on Fresh and Co+nvergence, exhibitors have the chance to elevate brand awareness, gain valuable insights, and connect with retail buyers and managers from 240 co-op grocery stores nationwide. Our 2025 Vendor Showcases are located at RiverCentre in St Paul, Minnesota.
Are you a producer or distributor of fresh produce, meat and seafood, deli/prepared foods, bakery, specialty cheese or floral products? Do you have food service offering, like #10 canned or gallon-size items? Does your organization offer services or equipment that support fresh grocery departments? Focus on Fresh is the event for you.
Does your brand sell in center-store departments: grocery, refrigerated, frozen, body care or supplements? Co+nvergence is the event for you.
Complete our Vendor Showcase interest form our to indicate your interest in exhibiting at one or both events, then watch your inbox for details in the coming months.