Partnership rooted in shared values
Our “virtual chain” of grocery stores, with more than 230 locations in communities nationwide, is community-owned by the people who shop there. NCG food co-ops sell a full array of groceries, health and wellness, and household products from companies with outstanding values, standards and stories. Our co-ops are destinations for products that are local and/or regional, natural and organic, specialty/gourmet, and fair-trade, as well as better for the planet and all of its inhabitants.
Food co-ops have long been champions of organic, local, fair trade and sustainability, and we’ve worked to create a thriving market for mission-driven products that have a positive social and environmental impact. Co-op shoppers purchase with purpose; they trust co-ops because of our high standards, and they trust the brands found on co-op shelves because of the supply chains behind them.
NCG is a cooperative, 100% owned by and accountable to our member co-ops.
Exhibit at NCG’s 2025 vendor showcase events
Elevate your brand with nearly 400 retail co-op buyers and managers at our annual in-person Vendor Showcase events. Exhibitors can network, educate and gather valuable insights directly from retail buyers in co-op center store and fresh departments — the people who understand co-op shoppers the best. Plus, write orders: our vendor showcase events are buying shows. You’ll build relationships that can grow your business.
Our shows are unique, no other events deliver the retail co-op audience in a single venue.
Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities
Supporter exhibitor
Your ticket to the Vendor showcase! As a Supporter level exhibitor with a table on the show floor, you’ll enjoy product visibility and opportunities to engage and book show deals with co-op department buyers.
Collaborator sponsor
Enhance the benefits of Supporter level and more deeply engage attendees with an expanded “classroom” or meeting space right on the show floor.
Partner exhibitor
The highest level of collaboration and exposure, with all the benefits of the Supporter level. PLUS: priority placement at the Vendor Showcase and the benefit of presenting an educational workshop.
Amplify your visibility with conference attendees
Our sponsorship options can help you increase brand exposure with strategic placement at our Vendor showcases through special events, attendee experiences, hospitality offerings or branded merchandise and conference swag. Explore the sponsorship guide to learn more.
Interested in selling your products in co-ops across the U.S.?
Take the first steps
NCG’s programs are built to get shelf-placement, optimize sales performance and create efficiencies for brands, while putting your products in the hands of highly committed health and wellness shoppers — co-op customers.
To learn more about NCG programs:
- Attend a “Step 1, Get to Know NCG” webinar: This session offers a topline overview of our Core Sets and Co+op Deals programs and provides an outlet to get your products in front of NCG Category Managers, who act as “buyers” for our virtual chain. Visit Partner Co+nnection to sign up for an upcoming webinar.
- Explore the “Helpful Information” section at Partner Co+nnection: Partner Co+nnection is our vendor portal where brands can find information about NCG and its programs and interact directly with NCG’s Category Managers. Find more program information and resources on Partner Co+nnection.
Contact us
To learn how National Co+op Grocers can help meet your business goals, contact NCG Supplier Relationship Development Manager Heidi Traore at heidi.traore@ncg.coop.
Current NCG Core Sets and Co+op Deals partners
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