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Meggie Smith
INFRA, Director of Communications
msmith@infretailers.com
651-888-4731
Press Release - For Immediate Release
INFRA Partners with Gourmet Foods International (GFI) to Bring Specialty Food Offerings to Members
St. Paul, Minnesota – February 27, 2025 – INFRA is pleased to announce a partnership with gourmet and specialty foods supplier Gourmet Foods International (GFI). This partnership will expand INFRA Members’ access to unique, imported, and perishable products, helping them build subcategory sales and continue to be a destination for natural foods in their communities. For over half a century, GFI has maintained an unwavering passion for connecting retailers with specialty products. GFI’s network of 12 strategically located distribution centers will ensure efficient service and increased speed to market for INFRA Members.
“We were happy to find a distributor who not only shares our passion for serving the independent retailer, but also our viewpoint on the many ways that good food can bring people together,” said Pat Sheridan, President & CEO of INFRA. Angela Bozo, Director of Member Programs added, “I’ve worked with GFI in other capacities and knew we had a wonderful opportunity to partner when I discovered that they had a dedicated independent retailer sales team.”
Brian Scott, President and CEO of GFI, shares the sentiment. “GFI is excited to announce our partnership with INFRA. As a family-owned company that began as an independent retail store in 1967, GFI shares a unique bond with INFRA Members, united by our commitment to delivering responsible food options to the communities we serve. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with INFRA, driving positive change and bringing high-quality, responsible food to more tables nationwide.”
INFRA Members will soon be presented with curated programming to help them navigate GFI’s extensive catalog and supplement their current product offerings. The rollout of this partnership is underway and is expected to be completed later this year.
About INFRA
INFRA is a cooperative of independent natural food and wellness retailers serving hundreds of communities across the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. INFRA offers independent natural food retailers the purchasing power, operational excellence, and peer support they need to thrive in today’s competitive grocery landscape. By making day-to-day operations easier, we empower retailers to focus on what really matters – making healthy, sustainable foods accessible to all.
About GFI
For over a half century Gourmet Foods International (GFI) has maintained an unwavering passion for connecting consumers with the perfect specialty products from all over the world. This journey began as a small independent retail shop. Since then, the company has expanded to a national footprint with 12 distribution centers located across the United States. While the scale has dramatically increased, the customer-centric philosophy and mission remain true to our roots. GFI is dedicated to being the preeminent solution for distribution and education of specialty foods to all consumer segments.
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