Dave Gutknecht

Dave Gutknecht has been editor of Cooperative Grocer magazine since its founding in 1985.
Author's Articles
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Date |
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As before, recognition of changed conditions and thinking outside the co-op is needed. Concerning the economic breakdown, it’s likely you ain’t seen nothing yet. |
139 November - December - 2008 | December 27, 2008 |
140 January - February - 2009 | January 18, 2009 | |
141 March - April - 2009 | March 20, 2009 | |
142 May - June - 2009 | May 20, 2009 | |
142 May - June - 2009 | September 1, 2009 | |
143 July - August - 2009 | July 2, 2009 | |
143 July - August - 2009 | October 6, 2009 | |
Although cooperatives have pioneered in building organics and local food production, we have a long way to go before we’ll know what a sustainable food system looks like. |
144 September - October - 2009 | January 5, 2010 |
KEY POINTS: *Buying local is very important, primarily for reinforcing the local economy. |
144 September - October - 2009 | October 10, 2009 |
In September, the cause of extending organic certification standards to personal care items—soaps, lotions, and the like—got a significant boost from the Certification, Accreditation, and Complianc |
145 November - December - 2009 | November 18, 2009 |
Workplace democracy and worker-owned cooperatives are strongly recommended in Michael Moore’s latest documentary, “Capitalism: A Love Story.” One such business, Alvarado Street Bakery, is highlight |
145 November - December - 2009 | November 19, 2009 |
These may actually be good circumstances for cooperatives. |
145 November - December - 2009 | January 5, 2010 |
Are cooperatives ready for new challenges? They are receiving greater attention as a democratic means for addressing social and economic needs—and those needs are growing. |
146 January - February - 2010 | January 5, 2010 |
On November 18, dotCoop, the sponsor of the .coop domain name, announced its first Global Awards for Cooperative Excellence. |
146 January - February - 2010 | December 31, 2009 |
As shown again in this issue, food co-ops operate in the crosscurrents of dynamic local revival and deep national problems: Slow Food and junk food. Slow Money and accelerating debt. |
147 March - April - 2010 | March 22, 2010 |
Spend most earnings now, or invest more in the future—what is the proper balance? We can see, in the current financial mess, some consequences of imbalance. |
148 May - June - 2010 | June 4, 2010 |
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096 September - October - 2001 | January 8, 2004 |
Education, as noted in my previous editorial, is key to sustaining a leading position in our competitive market -- education supported by example and an inspiring vision. |
094 May - June - 2001 | January 7, 2004 |
AcknowledgmentsWriters in Cooperative Grocer, I like to think, are voices that speak from the heart of our industry and that present the best of co-op |
092 January - February - 2001 | January 8, 2004 |
Better co-op stores and stronger regional and national co-op associations are gratifying results based on years of groundwork. |
099 March - April - 2002 | January 7, 2004 |