September 2026 Sales Flyer B (9/9-9/22) (larger print)
September 2026 Sales Flyer A (8/26-9/8)
September 2026 Sales Flyer A (8/26-9/8) (larger print)
Strawberry White Peach Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Cool off with a strawberry white peach smoothie bowl! It’s a great way to make the most of fresh summer produce (and it’s even better topped with kiwi or dragon fruit)! 🍓🍑
Strawberry White Peach Smoothie Bowl (serves 2)
DIETARY: Vegetarian
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes
2 ripe bananas, peeled and frozen for one hour
8 strawberries, hulled and frozen for one hour
4 medium ripe white peaches, stoned and frozen for one hour
12 ounces plain Greek yogurt
Sweetener such as agave or honey, optional
1 serving protein powder, optional
Garnishes such as kiwi, dragon fruit, edible flowers, etc., optional
- Place bananas, strawberries, peaches, and Greek yogurt into a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and add sweetener or your favorite protein powder if desired.
- Pour smoothie into bowls and decorate with kiwi, dragon fruit, and edible flowers if desired. Serve immediately.
Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe
This smashed cucumber salad is the ultimate side dish on hot summer days! It’s crisp, cool, and refreshing — a perfect balance to smokey BBQ meats.
Smashed Cucumber Salad (serves 4)
Dietary: Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Total Time: 30 minutes
3 large English cucumbers
1½ teaspoons sea salt
1 small shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
4½ tablespoons champagne vinegar
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons Sriracha
1½ teaspoons cane sugar
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon crushed red chilies
1 tablespoon Gomasio seasoning or toasted sesame seeds
½ bunch cilantro, cut into 2-inch sprigs
- Quarter the cucumbers lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces, discarding the ends. Place cucumbers in a resealable bag and gently smash with a rolling pin until lightly cracked.
- Transfer cucumbers to a bowl and toss with sea salt. Let rest for 15–20 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Drain, pat dry with paper towels, and return cucumbers to the bowl. Add sliced shallots.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the champagne vinegar, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, cane sugar, garlic powder, crushed red chilies, and Gomasio seasoning.
- Toss cucumbers and shallots with the dressing until evenly coated. Fold in cilantro and chill briefly or serve immediately.
August 2026 Sales Flyer B (August 12-25, 2026)
August 2026 Sales Flyer B (8/12-8/25) (larger print)
Roasted Cauliflower Hummus Bowl Recipe
Brighten up your day with a roasted cauliflower hummus bowl! ☀️ This veggie-forward meal is perfect combination of creamy and hearty. Try it for a healthy lunch or a light dinner!
Roasted Cauliflower Hummus Bowl (serves 4)
DIETARY: Vegetarian
Total time: 30 minutes
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon sea salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds bite-size cauliflower florets
16 ounces roasted red pepper hummus
2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
⅔ cup pickled red onion
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 large handfuls microgreens
4 poached eggs
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine paprika, cumin, garlic powder, turmeric, sea salt, and olive oil. Toss with cauliflower until evenly coated.
- Spread cauliflower evenly on the baking sheets and roast for 15–20 minutes, until tender and lightly browned. Rotate pans halfway through for even roasting.
- To assemble each bowl, spread hummus onto the bottom of a shallow bowl or plate, creating a slightly thicker rim around the edges.
- Arrange roasted cauliflower in the center. Top with avocado slices, poached egg, pickled red onion, feta cheese, and microgreens.
- Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired and serve immediately.
August 2026 Sales Flyer A (7/29-8/11)
August 2026 Sales Flyer A (7/29-8/11 (larger print)
Independence Matters in Organics
Independence matters.
Not only are we proud to be an independent retailer, we’re also proud to carry countless independent organic brands.
Thanks to the @cornucopiainstitute “Who Owns Organic” list, you can choose to shop brands that align with your values. Here are a few of our favorites:
Alvarado Street Bakery
Organic Valley
Bionaturae
Brew Dr.
Cult Crackers
Equal Exchange
Dr Bronners
Nixie
Pick up a Cornucopia “Who Owns Organic” Booklet in our stores or visit their website to learn more.
Touring Norandino: Peruvian Coffee & Cacao Cooperative
Our founder, Bob Gerner, recently returned from a tour of Peruvian Co-op Norandino. He went with Josué, who was a barista in The Annex, his wife Natali as well as Bob’s goddaughter, Yuliana.
Norandino supplies Equal Exchange with coffee as well as many of our chocolate brands with cacao. They sell to many manufacturers and importers. They are located in the northern Peruvian city and province of Piura.
The Natural Grocery Company has carried their coffee through Equal Exchange since the 1990s. In 2003 they hosted Bob for a week on a coffee farm in the village of Coyona. They also hosted one of our customers, who won our 25th anniversary contest of a trip to Peru in 2007.
They are what is known as a 2nd-level cooperative. They are owned by many 1st-level cooperatives. When Bob visited there in 2003 he thinks they had over 90 1st-level cooperatives in their organization. Each cooperative has one vote, and they elect the President of Norandino. Norandino is more of a marketing and processing cooperative and provides funding and organic services for the 1st-level cooperatives. 1st-level cooperatives are usually on the village level, maybe 50 to 200 families.
Norandino
Hay visitas que se convierten en tradición y amistades que trascienden el tiempoAlgunas relaciones comerciales nacen de un negocio. Las más valiosas nacen de la confianza y se fortalecen con los años.
Con mucha alegría, la Cooperativa Agraria Norandino recibió nuevamente la visita de Robert Gerner, fundador de The Natural Grocery Company de California (EE. UU.), un gran aliado y amigo de nuestra organización que, una vez más, volvió para reencontrarse con el origen de los productos que llegan a los consumidores de su país.
Durante su recorrido por nuestras plantas de panela, café y cacao, Robert pudo conocer los avances de Norandino, compartir con nuestro equipo y reafirmar el compromiso que nos une desde hace muchos años: llevar al mundo productos de alta calidad que nacen del esfuerzo de miles de familias productoras.
La visita fue acompañada por el equipo del Área de Mercado Local, liderado por Maribel Jaramillo, en un espacio de diálogo, intercambio de experiencias y renovación de una alianza basada en la confianza, el comercio justo y el respeto por quienes cultivan la tierra.
Gracias, Robert, por volver a Norandino. Porque cuando un amigo regresa al origen, confirma que las mejores alianzas no solo perduran en el tiempo… también siguen creciendo. 
Some business relationships are born from a shared business. The most valuable ones are born from trust and grow stronger over the years.With great joy, the Norandino Agricultural Cooperative once again received a visit from Robert Gerner, founder of The Natural Grocery Company in California (USA), a great ally and friend of our organization who once again returned to reconnect with the origin of the products that reach consumers in his country.During his tour of our panela, coffee, and cocoa plantations, Robert was able to learn about the progress of Norandino, share experiences with our team, and reaffirm the commitment that has been between us for many years: to bring high-quality products that come from the effort of thousands of producer families.The visit was accompanied by the Local Market Team, led by Maribel Jaramillo, in a space of dialogue, exchange of experiences, and renewal of a partnership based on trust, fair trade, and respect for those who cultivate the land.Thank you, Robert, for coming back to Norandino. Because when a friend returns to the origin, it confirms that the best alliances not only last over time… they also continue to grow.
Independent Natural Food Retailer Association (INFRA) Annual Conference 2026
Independent Doesn’t Mean Alone!
One of our team members from The Natural Grocery Company is learning lots this week at the INFRA (Independent Natural Food Retailer Association) Annual Conference!
We can’t wait for them to come back with ways to serve you better. Best of all? We’ve got exciting new products coming soon from INFRA’s show deals!
Thanks for a great week!
Photo from INFRA