Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. operates a chain of specialty grocery stores focused on natural and organic products. Its stores offer fresh produce, meat, dairy, frozen foods, shelf-stable groceries, bulk items, prepared foods, dietary supplements, body care products and environmentally focused household merchandise. The company emphasizes products that meet its quality standards, including restrictions on artificial colors, flavors and preservatives in many food categories.
The company was founded in 1955 in Lakewood, Colorado, by Margaret and Philip Isely and remains a family-operated business. Natural Grocers also provides nutrition education and product information through resources such as dietary counseling, seminars and educational materials, supporting its focus on health and wellness in addition to grocery retailing.
Natural Grocers serves customers through stores located primarily in the western and central United States, including Colorado, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and other surrounding states. The business continues to be associated with the Isely family, which has played a central role in the company’s ownership and management.
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