Bonterra Market, NJ. Founded 1998. Established over 25 years ago, Bonterra Market is a woman-owned organic grocery store located in Egg Harbor, NJ. Committed to supporting local farmers and producers, they offer a wide range of high-quality organic and natural products with a focus on meeting...
As featured in the 2026 INFRA Conference Zine ! As soon as you walk into Rising Tide Natural Market in Glen Cove, NY, you’re greeted with a smile. From the 100% organic produce department to the robust deli counter, every inch of the 3,000 sq ft store is intentionally curated to create a...
As featured in the 2026 INFRA Conference Zine ! Riverwards Produce in Pennsylvania started as a humble pop-up in a garage, driven by Founder Vincent Finazzo’s passion for fresh produce and a vision for a healthier community. Today, with three locations across Philadelphia and Detroit,...
Having grown up on a conventional farm in Salinas, California, Jessy Beckett Parr knows personally the realities farmers face. After tragically losing her stepdad to cancer as a teenager, Jessy became aware of the effects that chemical exposure can have on both environmental and physical health....
St. Paul, MN – July 23 rd , 2026 - The INFRA community recently gathered in St. Paul, MN for a night of celebration at the 2026 Brix Awards Ceremony. From retailers to vendors to staff, The Brix Awards recognize the incredible work natural foods industry leaders undertake every day to make...
For the last 20 years, Megan Westgate has led the charge against GMOs as the Founder, CEO and Executive Director of the Non-GMO Project. Now, she is continuing to lead the natural foods movement by founding the Food Integrity Collective and Non-UPF Verified product label, two organizations...
Forging the Future: KeHE Distributors and INFRA Announce 10-Year Contract Renewal, Fueling Continued Growth and Innovation July 31, 2025 – KeHE Distributors ® , a distributor of fresh, natural & organic, and specialty products in North America, today announced a landmark 10-year...
In this episode of Common Roots, we chatted with Mary Walsh, Co-Founder of Swamp Rabbit Café and Grocery in Greenville, South Carolina. In 2011, Mary and partner Jac left their jobs to pursue opening a neighborhood grocery dedicated to supporting local farmers and food makers. What started as...
In this episode of Common Roots, we’re joined by Erin Malone, founder of Momo’s Market . Located in Burlington, Vermont, Momo’s is a bustling community hub carrying locally sourced, convenient, and healthy natural foods. Owner Erin Malone began her journey as a business owner after her mother...
The Challenge Independent Natural Food Retailers face a significant challenge in today’s grocery landscape. Natural foods products are booming, reaching an all-time high in 2023 at 301.8 billion, but 60% of that growth comes from conventional retailers. Driven by affordability, consumers are...