Natural Grocers’ release of itsfiscal year 2025 sustainability reportcomes as it marks seven decades of a commitment to building a healthier, more sustainable future for its customers, its good4u Crew and the communities it serves, the company says.
The 2025 report features Natural Grocers’ differentiated nutrition education program and highlights its elevated product standards. It also includes several vendor profiles and showcases company partnerships that demonstrate support and collaboration toward ecological sustainability.
“For 70 years, our family has believed that nutrition is the foundation of good health,” says Kemper Isely, co-president of Natural Grocers. “Our 2025 sustainability report reflects our ongoing investment in nutrition education, rigorous product standards and partnerships that strengthen communities and support environmental stewardship.”
Key Highlights
Natural Grocers says the 2025 report reflects its value-driven approach to supporting customers, crew and communities. While the report covers several pillars, this year’s emphasis is on the company’s dedication to providing nutrition education, a founding principle since 1955 and a continued point of distinction in the grocery industry.
- Nutrition education — Natural Grocers says it continues to empower wellness nationwide through its differentiated, evidence-based nutrition education program. The company’s in-store nutritional health coaches offer free one-on-one coaching, nutrition education classes, recipe demos and personalized shopping support for customers and crew. The company says it invested more than $7 million in nutrition education services in fiscal year 2025, underscoring its decadeslong belief that accessible, research-backed nutrition guidance can meaningfully support individual and community well-being. Additionally, Natural Grocers’ nutrition education program earned recognition with the Sustainability in the Food Industry Award from The Shelby Report.
- Product standards — Natural Grocers says it maintains some of the strictest product standards in the industry, including long-standing prohibitions on synthetic colors and problematic ingredients.
- Support for regenerative agriculture — The company says it continues to prioritize vendors and farming partners committed to soil health, biodiversity and ecological stewardship.
- Commitment to sustainability — Operational decisions across stores, facilities and supply chain remain grounded in sustainable practices.
- Community and crew support — Natural Grocers upholds its founding commitment to community well-being and crew development through education, benefits and local engagement.
As Natural Grocers celebrates over 70 years of serving communities, the company says its commitment to a healthier, more sustainable future is stronger than ever. The company says its continued growth and industry leadership show that a sustainable, affordable food system is both possible and essential.
