New Pioneer Food Co-op

New Pioneer Food Co-op, commonly shortened to New Pi, is a locally owned food cooperative based in Iowa City, Iowa. This city also serves as the headquarters of the National Cooperative Grocers Association. In addition to the Iowa City store, New Pioneer has a location in Coralville, and a third location which opened in Cedar Rapids in 2014. New Pioneer Co-op also includes a production hub in North Liberty, Iowa.New Pioneer was founded in 1971 as “a natural foods buying club” modeled after the Rochdale Principles, and is now a full-service bakery, deli, and grocer. store It specializes in local food, organic produce, cage-free antibiotic and hormone-free meat, milk, and poultry. The Co-op's seafood program is certified Sustainable by the Seafood Watch Program from the Monterrey Bay Aquarium. The handmade pastry selection uses local cage free eggs, local butter, and organic flour, and also offers a delicious selection of wheat-free dessert options. All foods sold are restricted to natural additives. The Co-op offers eco-friendly home and healthcare products.New Pioneer takes its name from the organization that created the cooperative model, the Rochdale Pioneers.Organizational structureNew Pioneer Food Co-op's three grocery locations, bakehouse and administrative offices are managed by hired staff, and all are overseen by the member-elected Board of Directors.