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by Independent Natural Food Retailers Association
Join us on The Buyer’s Desk, where we connect with conscious brands, independent natural food retailers, and industry partners to dive into the most pressing topics in natural foods today. From regenerative agriculture to strategic merchandising, The Buyer’s Desk is your go-to resource for all things natural food retail!
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- 3 days ago31 min
BACKSTOCK: Organic, Independent, and Informed with The Cornucopia Institute
This week, we’re replaying our conversation with Michele Marchetti, Deputy Director of The Cornucopia Institute. As a non-profit consumer education and watchdog organization, The Cornucopia Institute helps consumers understand the value of shopping independent and organic. Join us for a deep dive into their Independent Organic Brand List – a tool that makes it easier for retailers to help their consumers make informed choices about the food they buy.
- 1 weeks ago24 min
BACKSTOCK: Nutrition, Noise, & the Truth In Between with Marion Nestle (Part 2)
This episode is brought to you by Recess.Part 2 of our backstock conversation with natural foods icon and nutritionist Marion Nestle is here! Nestle shares her perspective on the importance of dietary variety and the enduring power of moderation in building healthy eating patterns. We also 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.Plus, we look ahead to the future of dietary guidelines and unpack the critical role grocery stores can play in shaping healthier communities.
- 2 weeks ago22 min
BACKSTOCK: Nutrition, Noise, & the Truth In Between with Marion Nestle
This episode is brought to you by JonnyPops. In this week's backstock episode, we’re revisiting the beginning of our two-part series with natural foods icon and nutritionist, Marion Nestle. Join us as we explore the complexities of nutrition science, the evolution of natural foods marketing, and the importance of empowering consumers to make informed choices. Plus, learn more about how independent retailers can play a role in educating their shoppers in an era of ultra-processed foods and conflicting messages when it comes to what makes a healthy diet.
- 3 weeks ago26 min
BACKSTOCK: From Corporate to Community with Coleen Noel
This episode is brought to you by Chomps. 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 in FL. Hear more about her journey from corporate life into 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.
- May 5, 202618 min
BACKSTOCK: Regenerative as the New Gold Standard with Good Earth Natural Foods
This episode is presented to you by JonnyPops.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, how the organic landscape has evolved, and how Good Earth’s organic-first values take precedent in guiding all facets of their business.
- Apr 28, 202645 min
BACKSTOCK: Prioritizing Animals & The Earth with Regenified
This episode is brought to you by Poppi. In this Buyer’s Desk Backstock episode, we’re revisiting Angela’s conversation with Kristine and Richard from Regenified, a certification company championing regenerative agriculture and animal welfare. They highlight how farmers, retailers, and consumers alike can build a more regenerative food system, and how Regenified creates an important starting point by allowing customers to make informed decisions about the animal products they buy.
- Apr 21, 202617 min
Stronger Together: How INFRA Empowers Independents
Who is INFRA? This week, we’re taking things back to basics and reintroducing ourselves! Tune in for a brief refresher on INFRA’s 3 pillars; purchasing power, operational excellence, and peer support, and learn more about how we leverage the collective strength of our cooperative to open new doors for independent natural food retailers across the country. From our cornerstone promotional programs to our hands-on retail consulting services to our countless peer networking opportunities, we’re on a mission to make sure that independent doesn’t mean alone. This is a great introduction for retailers looking to learn more about joining INFRA, or anyone who wants to learn more about who we are and what we do!
- Apr 14, 202630 min
Transparency & Trust with Cornbread Hemp
In this week’s episode, we’re discussing everything THC and hemp with our friends from Cornbread Hemp! Angela sits down with Co-Founder Jim Higdon and Natural Channel Director & Educator Andrea McGrath to explore Cornbread’s approach to education, how their commitment to organic certification has impacted their goal of creating the purest natural product, and how they navigate the complex hemp industry.
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