New Pioneer Food Co-op, or New Pi, is a food cooperative based in Iowa City, Iowa, where the National Cooperative Grocers Association is headquartered. New Pi operates stores in Iowa City, Coralville, and Cedar Rapids, and maintains a production hub in North Liberty, Iowa. It is a locally owned cooperative, emphasizing community ownership and involvement in the food it provides.
1971: New Pioneer Founded
In 1971, New Pioneer was founded as a natural foods buying club, modeled after the Rochdale Principles.
1973: Co-op moved to the second floor of Vine Building
In 1973, the co-op moved to the second floor of Vine Building, at Prentiss and Gilbert Streets.
1977: Co-op moved again into a portion of a building
In 1977, the co-op moved again into a portion of a building at 22 S. Van Buren Street.
July 1982: Member-owner plan created
In July 1982, the current member–owner plan, calling for a one-time $60 investment for membership, was created.
1987: Co-op expanded to occupy the full building
In 1987, the co-op expanded to occupy the full building at 22 S. Van Buren Street.
1988: New Pioneer opened a store in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
In 1988, New Pioneer opened a store in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
1991: Cedar Rapids store closed
In 1991, the New Pioneer store in Cedar Rapids, Iowa closed.
1994: New Pioneer Food Co-op opened the hearth bread bakery Bakehouse
In 1994, New Pioneer Food Co-op opened the hearth bread bakery Bakehouse at First Avenue and Fifth Street in Coralville.
2001: Coralville store opened
In 2001, the Coralville store opened and soon faced financial struggles.
2014: New Pioneer Food Co-op opened its Cedar Rapids store
In 2014, New Pioneer Food Co-op opened its Cedar Rapids store.
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