INFRA

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.

08/06/2026

Independents are retail rock stars! 🎸

INFRA is thrilled to announce that President & CEO Pat Sheridan is featured in this quarter’s issue of Natural Foods Merchandiser. New Hope Network

In 2025, INFRA Members led the natural channel, experiencing +7.9% sales growth compared to 4.2% for the expanded natural channel. But 2026 poses new opportunities and challenges.

Pat breaks down the changes shaping the natural foods industry and ways that independent retailers can meet this current moment—from curating value to differentiating through trust and experience.

Natural retail is at an inflection point, but independent natural food retailers are up for the challenge.

Read the issue here 📖 https://ow.ly/Sv0250Zxc2r

Our members have been passing on great deals all summer long! ☀️ Check out these social media posts from a few of our :...
08/06/2026

Our members have been passing on great deals all summer long! ☀️ Check out these social media posts from a few of our :

🛒 Chicory Market
🛒 New Frontiers Natural Marketplace
🛒 New Morning Natural Foods
🛒 Polson's Natural Foods
🛒 Martindale's Natural Market

08/04/2026

Back to school season is upon us! ✏️ And that means a deep dive into kids categories with SPINS expert Jim Olson and Senior Category Manager Kim Route on this week's episode of . Here are a few key insights:

⭐ Artificial dyes are out - Driven by the MAHA movement, many snack brands are saying goodbye to artificial dyes.
⭐ Fruit snacks without the added sugar - Gone are the days of corn syrup and artifical flavoring, many brands are using real fruit in their offerings.
⭐ Protein options for kids - Kid-friendly meat snacks like chomplings from Chomps or Archer Minis are making waves in the protein category.

Tune in to learn more about how independent retailers can make the most of back to school season! This episode is brought to you by Little Sesame.

Check it out here: https://www.naturalfoodretailers.com/about776971551/buyers-desk

Happy to all of our members ❤️ Independent businesses are vital parts of their communities—providing jobs for neighbor...
07/30/2026

Happy to all of our members ❤️

Independent businesses are vital parts of their communities—providing jobs for neighbors, strengthening economies by keeping dollars local, and creating special third spaces where people come together.

Here's to you, ! What are the reasons you ?

Urban Market Neenah Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Markets Turnip Truck Market Healthy Way Market

07/27/2026

And just like that—conference week is over! But that doesn't mean the celebration stops here.

We want to take a moment to celebrate our incredible INFRA community! Thank you to all of the members, vendor partners, and industry leaders who made this year's conference so meaningful.

See you next year! 👋

Behind every thriving independent retailer is a network of dedicated partners. Congratulations to all of our 2026 Vendor...
07/24/2026

Behind every thriving independent retailer is a network of dedicated partners. Congratulations to all of our 2026 Vendor Brix Award Winners for their outstanding commitment to INFRA Members! 🌱

1. Sustainability Stewardship Award - Beyond Good
2. Rookie of the Year Award - Little Sesame
3. Member Champion Award - TCHO Chocolate
4. Leading Innovation Award - MyForest Foods
5. Vendor Impact Award - Nordic Naturals

Read the press release here: https://www.naturalfoodretailers.com/blogs/amelia-dewberry/2026/07/23/infra-announces-2026-brix-award-winners-celebratin

Congratulations to all of our 2026 INFRA Member Brix Award Winners! 🏆It's always an honor to recognize the outstanding a...
07/23/2026

Congratulations to all of our 2026 INFRA Member Brix Award Winners! 🏆

It's always an honor to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our membership.

1. Cheryl Hughes Leadership Award - Terry Brett, Kimberton Whole Foods and Sasha Galitzki, New Moon Natural Foods
2. Trailblazer Award - Healthy Living
3. Community Catalyst Award - Frazier Farms Market
4. Small But Mighty Award - Pass Health Foods, Highland Nutrition Center, Nature's Way Easton, Simple Foods Market & Deli, Sandra's Cafe and Healthy Marketplace Crow Wing Food Co-op
5. Retail Excellence Award - MANNA Food Co-op, Mariposa Market, Natural Health Organic Foods
6. Equity in Action Award - Bi-Rite Market

Read the press release here: https://www.naturalfoodretailers.com/blogs/amelia-dewberry/2026/07/23/infra-announces-2026-brix-award-winners-celebratin

"Long term, transitioning to organic can help save the family farm. But there's this lack of public support for that thr...
07/21/2026

"Long term, transitioning to organic can help save the family farm. But there's this lack of public support for that three year transition here in the US, and we expect farmers to take all the risk—That's where CCOF comes in."

This week, join Pat for an in-depth conversation with Jessy Beckett Parr, Chief Program Officer at CCOF Organic, as we explore the realities of transitioning to organic farming, the impact of USDA programs, and the vision for making organic the norm across the U.S. and beyond. This episode is brought to you by Poppi.

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

Last week was quite an exciting week! In addition to the INFRA Annual Conference, we also welcomed 6 new members into ou...
07/20/2026

Last week was quite an exciting week! In addition to the INFRA Annual Conference, we also welcomed 6 new members into our cooperative 🎉

🛒 Cousins Natural Foods, ME
🛒 Family Nutrition Center, TX
🛒 For Goodness Sake Natural Foods, TX
🛒 For The Health of It, FL
🛒 The Old Peppercorn Market, NH
🛒 Wholesome Living Marketplace, PA

Learn more about these retailers here: https://www.naturalfoodretailers.com/blogs/amelia-dewberry/2026/07/10/infra-welcomes-6-new-retailers-into-the-cooperativ

Day 3 of the conference means great deals for our ! 🛒This years' tabletop show brought together over 240 exhibitors for...
07/16/2026

Day 3 of the conference means great deals for our ! 🛒

This years' tabletop show brought together over 240 exhibitors for a day of networking and fun. Here are a few highlights from the day:

1) Delicious dips and spreads at the Maazah Chutney booth!
2) CMO Danelle with morning Keynote Tom Szaky from TerraCycle US ♻️
3) Community celebrations at St. Paul's iconic venue - Union Depot
4) Clean wellness essentials at the Shop The Good Collective booth
5) Interactive activities hosted by the incredible crop artist Marta Shore
6) A beautiful organic herbal supplement spread from Oregon's Wild Harvest 🌿

Thank you to our tabletop lounge sponsors Earth Fed Muscle and Megafood helping us kick back and relax!

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Saint Paul, MN
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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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