Natural Grocers Now Taking Reservations For The Highest Quality, Cruelty-Free, Thanksgiving Turkeys

LAKEWOOD, Colorado – Every October, when the leaves start to fall and the air begins to cool, Natural Grocers^® kicks off its Thanksgiving turkey pre-order season at each of its 162 stores across 20 states and on its turkey reservation website www.naturalgrocers.com/turkeys. By securing an early reservation, customers can rest easy knowing they’ve purchased the perfect variety and size of turkey to help make their Thanksgiving celebration special this year.

As the food industry leader in animal welfare standards, Natural Grocers partners exclusively with Mary’s Free-Range Turkey^® sell the highest quality, cruelty-free poultry. With six types^I and various sizes of Mary’s Outdoor Turkeys to choose from, Natural Grocers customers will find delicious options for their budget and taste preferences. For buyers unsure of which turkey is right for them and their Thanksgiving guests, Natural Grocers wrote, directed and produced “Let’s Talk Turkey”. The entertaining and educational video provides an overview of what makes Mary’s Turkeys the go-to option for any Thanksgiving gathering and highlights the benefits of each type of turkey:

• Patrimony: Perfect for foodies, these descendants of the original American turkey have a richer taste and darker meat.
• Biological: These Turkeys Eat Only USDA Certified Organic Food, Making It The Highest Quality At An Always Affordable Price^SM.
• Non-GMO: Like all Mary’s turkeys, this variety is Project Verified Non-GMO and offers the best value for money for exceptional quality.
• Brine: Simplify Thanksgiving prep time with this turkey, already brined with a mixture of sugar, salt and thyme.
• Organic precooked oven roast: New this year! The perfect choice for guests who want to avoid clutter and save time.
• Organic bone-in breast: You have a small meeting and you don’t want to deal with a whole turkey? The bone-in breast option is the way to go.

Natural Grocers hasn’t forgotten its vegan and vegetarian vacation shoppers, who also have delicious options to choose from: The Tofurky Stuffed Vegan Roast, Field Roast Celebration Roast, and Quorn Turk’y Style Roast are all in. sale until December 31, 2021.

Since its inception in 1954, Mary’s Turkey has been dedicated to humane and sustainable poultry farming practices, prioritizing quality over quantity and prioritizing animal welfare. Mary’s Turkey Farm adheres to the same high quality standards as Natural Grocers: no antibiotics or ionophores, non-GMO Project Verified, free range (2.4 square feet or more, per bird), fed a vegetarian diet, no additives (including MSG, salt and brushing solutions), no preservatives, no added hormonesⁱⁱ or other growth promoters, gluten free and raised in the United States. Mary’s turkeys are never frozen, they arrive fresh and refrigerated at 28 degrees.

Thanksgiving at Natural Grocers also means special {N} power rewards, giveaways, and spectacular savings:

• Turkey-Time Rewards: {N} power customers who place their turkey orders before October 31, 2021, will receive a $ 5 rewardⁱⁱⁱ to help fuel their holiday feast. Rewards must be used between November 18 and November 24, 2021. Pre-orders are not required but are strongly recommended in order to get the right size and type.
• Win a Free Turkey: When {N} power customers spend $ 50 or more between November 17-24, they will automatically be entered for a chance to win an 8-12 lb non-GMO Mary’s turkey. Each store will select a random winner who can pick up their turkey just in time for the December holidays. Winners will be notified by December 6 and must pick up their turkey by December 17.
• Special Offers for Thanksgiving: Turkeys (and vegetarian alternatives) are the star of the show, but for some people, entrees, salads, sides and desserts are arguably the most anticipated parts of the feast. From November 20-23, 2021, customers will receive up to 58% off popular products that will help heighten their celebrations.

Customers can visit the Natural Grocers Thanksgiving site to watch ‘Let’s Talk Turkey’, learn more about Mary’s Free-Range Turkey, and book the type and size of turkey that’s right for them. Natural Grocers also offers recipes to create a Thanksgiving menu for every diet: Gluten Free, Keto & Paleo, Vegan, and Traditional. This year’s extensive library of recipes includes holiday classics, as well as new ones to add to the menu, such as Mushroom and Leek Pie, Spicy Chili and Maple Glazed Carrots, and Individual Bagatelle à la. vegan pumpkin.

About Vitamin Cottage Natural Groceries
Natural Grocers of Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is a growing specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products and dietary supplements. Products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and must not contain any artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The company sells only USDA certified organic products and exclusively dairy products raised in pasture, without containment, and eggs from free-range hens. Natural Grocers’ flexible small store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a friendly, safe and convenient retail environment. The company also offers extensive free science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The company, founded in 1955, has 162 stores in 20 states.