Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op holding groundbreaking on expansion, October 2

MENDOCINO Co., 10/1/19 — The Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op, one of the more prominent natural foods stores in the county, is beginning an extensive expansion, and are inviting the public to attend a groundbreaking ceremony, tomorrow October 2. The event will include co-op management and staff, local city leaders, and some coffee and snacks to enjoy.

Plans for the expansion have been in the works for nearly three years, and while ground work has already technically begun, Wednesday is the official groundbreaking ceremony. The final addition will be roughly 5,800 square feet, and will ” increase food service and food-to-go options,” bringing the Co-op in line with the trend at similar stores like Whole Foods. The project also includes substantial environmental amenities, such as solar power, a living plant wall, and more.