INFRA We're a cooperative of more than 350 organic and natural retailers across all 50 states (and Puerto Rico)! Certified B Corp™ 🌎

We unite our members for the purpose of providing operational support, leveraging purchasing power, and engaging in other marketing activities.

Independence in organic matters!This week on The Buyer's Desk, we're replaying our conversation with Michele Marchetti o...
06/02/2026

Independence in organic matters!

This week on The Buyer's Desk, we're replaying our conversation with Michele Marchetti of The Cornucopia Institute, non-profit and champion for independent farmers, retailers, and brands.

Tune in to learn more about how INFRA Members can inspire their shoppers to make values-informed decisions with help from Cornucopia's Independent Organic Brand List.

Pictured 📸 last years pamphlet at store - Jimbo's!

Listen here: https://www.naturalfoodretailers.com/about776971551/buyers-desk

Part 2 of our backstock conversation with natural foods icon and nutritionist Marion Nestle is here!We explore today's t...
05/26/2026

Part 2 of our backstock conversation with natural foods icon and nutritionist Marion Nestle is here!

We explore today's trending topics, including the resurgence of beef tallow, the ongoing debate around seed oils, and what these shifts reveal about consumer behavior and food marketing/

Tune in now here: https://www.naturalfoodretailers.com/about776971551/buyers-desk

Last week, INFRA's Board of Directors came together to collaborate on the future of the cooperative and continue buildin...
05/21/2026

Last week, INFRA's Board of Directors came together to collaborate on the future of the cooperative and continue building momentum for independent retailers nationwide.

We're grateful for the leadership, insight, and commitment of our board members as they help guide INFRA's continued growth and impact.

Can't wait to see these folks again soon!

In this week's backstock episode, we're revisiting part one of our two-part conversation with famed nutritionist and nat...
05/19/2026

In this week's backstock episode, we're revisiting part one of our two-part conversation with famed nutritionist and natural foods icon, Marion Nestle.

Learn more about the building blocks of effective nutrition, the evolution of natural foods marketing claims, and how independent retailers can better educate their shoppers.

This episode is brought to you by JonnyPops. Listen now here: https://www.naturalfoodretailers.com/about776971551/buyers-desk

We're growing, together! 🌱 Join us in welcoming 10 members into our cooperative. Real Goods market•eateryFarm Stand in t...
05/15/2026

We're growing, together! 🌱 Join us in welcoming 10 members into our cooperative.

Real Goods market•eatery
Farm Stand in the Gorge
West Chester Cooperative
Montana Harvest Natural Food Store
Glenshire General Store
Austin Organic Market
FreshPlus
Highland Roots Market
Luke's Local
Jensen's
Market on the Mountain
Oak Grove Farms
Village Beach Market

Learn more about these incredible retailers here: https://www.naturalfoodretailers.com/blogs/madeleine-ware/2026/05/14/infra-welcomes-13-new-members

Member Onboarding Specialists Rayna and Marta just returned from the National Rural Grocery Summit in Fargo, ND!What a g...
05/13/2026

Member Onboarding Specialists Rayna and Marta just returned from the National Rural Grocery Summit in Fargo, ND!

What a great opportunity to network with independent grocers and rural food access stakeholders.

Thank you for having us Rural Grocery Initiative!

In this week’s backstock episode, we're running back our conversation with Coleen Noel, INFRA board member and the owner...
05/12/2026

In this week’s backstock episode, we're running back our conversation with Coleen Noel, INFRA board member and the owner of Diane's Natural Market and Sunflower Health Foods - Gainesville in FL.

Hear more about her journey from corporate life to the heart of the natural foods industry! In this inspiring episode, Coleen shares what drew her to becoming a business owner and touches on the unique value that independents bring to customers and communities.

Listen here: https://www.naturalfoodretailers.com/about776971551/buyers-desk

Spring is here! 🌷 And with it come fresh new deals at your local   store. Check out these fun posts from a few of our re...
05/11/2026

Spring is here! 🌷 And with it come fresh new deals at your local store. Check out these fun posts from a few of our retailers.

🛒 Nature's Wonders
🛒 Polson's Natural Foods
🛒 Choices in Rockford
🛒 Chicory Market

INFRA just hit a major milestone -  We're now 400+ members strong, serving more than 650 communities nationwide. 🌱"Growt...
05/07/2026

INFRA just hit a major milestone - We're now 400+ members strong, serving more than 650 communities nationwide. 🌱

"Growth like this matters, not because size alone is the goal, but because of what it enables. Every new member strengthens our collective buying power, expands our shared knowledge base, and amplifies our voice in the marketplace," says Pat Sheridan, INFRA President & CEO.

This momentum is about more than numbers, it's about building a stronger, more connected network of independent retailers across the country.

Read more here: https://www.naturalfoodretailers.com/blogs/madeleine-ware/2026/05/06/infra-hits-400-member-milestone-strengthening-coll?CommunityKey=9ec05084-dcc6-4d50-9da1-7018901e5d2c

In this week’s Buyers Desk Backstock episode, we’re going back into the archives to revisit our conversation with Mark S...
05/05/2026

In this week’s Buyers Desk Backstock episode, we’re going back into the archives to revisit our conversation with Mark Squire, Owner of Good Earth Natural Foods and long-time advocate for regenerative organic farming practices. 🌱

He touches on his buying strategies, how he discerns quality product despite the marketing noise, and how Good Earth’s organic-first values take precedent in guiding all facets of their business.

Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.naturalfoodretailers.com/about776971551/buyers-desk

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