The Natural Products Association's third town hall meeting regarding proposed bylaws changes that would allow chain grocers and online sellers to join the organization takes place 4-5 p.m. Eastern Tuesday, July 16.

Members may register for the online meeting here.

Mail-in ballots posing the question go out July 25 and must be returned by Aug. 25. Results will be revealed at Natural Products Expo East in September.

President Jeff Wright has urged a postive vote, saying in an opinion piece that independent natural retailers have been bearing the cost of legislative protection for an entire industry. Learn more about the NPA bylaws proposal here.