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  • Blog Entry

    Real Goods Market & Eatery, AR. Founded 2018. Real Goods Market & Eatery was founded by the Hubbard family after years of health issues. Championing a wide selection of organic and natural foods, supplements, beauty products, and ready-made meals, Real Goods is proud to serve the Batesville, AR community. They also partner read more

  • St. Paul, Minnesota — May 6, 2026 — The Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) has surpassed 400 member stores serving over 650 communities nationwide. This marks a significant milestone in the association’s growth, as it reached $3.4 billion in representative sales in 2025 and continues to lead the natural channel read more

  • We recently celebrated 6 months of INFRA’s exclusive wellness brand, The Good Collective. What started as an idea to give members a way to compete in private label, build healthy margins, and become wellness destinations in their communities, is beginning to take shape on over 200 member store shelves. It has been heartening read more

  • In early March, INFRA staff traveled to sunny Anaheim, CA for a week of connection and exploration at Expo West 2026. Every year, we look forward to Expo not only for a valuable snapshot of where the natural foods industry is headed, but also for meaningful moments to connect with INFRA Members and trusted partners. This year’s read more

  • Blog Entry

    At INFRA, being B Corp Certified means putting people and community impact at the center of everything we do. During B Corp Month, we’re reflecting on how this commitment shows up in all aspects of our business—through benefits that support employee wellbeing, flexible schedules that encourage work-life balance, and a culture read more

  • Sustainability has always been a core tenet of INFRA’s model. As a cooperative at the center of independent business and natural foods, the retailers that make up our membership have always advocated for a food system that prioritizes soil health, promotes optimal nutrition, and protects our natural resources. As an organization, read more

  • Blog Entry

    Akron Nutrition Center, Akron PA. Founded 1975. For more than 50 years, Akron Nutrition Center has been helping their community find clean, trusted natural food and wellness options so that they can live their best lives. With a focus on purity, potency, and transparency, Akron Nutrition Center’s extensive digital catalog read more