Pat Sheridan, INFRA President & CEO Normally when I write my letter for this edition of the newsletter, we’re deep in the midst of winter here in Minnesota. Several inches of snow, wind chill still a reality, and slippery roads and sidewalks a daily part of life. But not this year....
B-Street Market, Mountainair, NM. Founded: 2017 B-Street Market is committed to improving food access in their community and is proud to be the only year-round approved Farmers Market in a store in New Mexico. Along with a deli and café serving fresh sandwiches, B Street ownership is looking...
Leading the Movement. Driving the Industry. Feeding the Community. These three powerful statements combined into a vision have served us well over the past several years. So why change? INFRA has grown over the past few years, responding to a changing industry, an evolving membership, and...
I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that this is the third and final year of my third and final term on the INFRA Board . It all began when Diane Lahodny from Campbell’s Nutrition urged me to consider running for the board in 2015 . When she asked, my initial ...
INFRA started as four retailers that had an idea. Now, we’re made up of 347 retailers and 602 storefronts across the nation. Hear from one of INFRA’s retailers and board member, Summer Auerbach from Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Markets , about how INFRA’s founding helped Summer find community...
This quarter has been an incredible period of growth and celebration for our INFRA staff. Join us in welcoming new staff members and recognizing employee milestones. We couldn't do what we do without such a dedicated and driven team. Work Anniversaries Matt Olson, Fresh...
Bethlehem Food Co-op, Bethlehem PA. Founded: 2013 Bethlehem Food Co-op in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania will be a community-owned, full-service grocery store. They have been planning and organizing for over 10 years and are proud to be 1425+ members strong. Bethlehem Food Co-op is...
Natural Factors is an INFRA sponsor. Article provided by Natural Factors. Today, we are one of the largest manufacturers of nutritional products in North America. But our origins reach back to the 1950s, and right from day one, we’ve always been fully committed to making...
Ancient Nutrition is an INFRA sponsor. Article provided by Ancient Nutrition. At Ancient Nutrition, we believe that s aving the world isn’t a business model , i t’s a calling. It’s the unwavering belief that proper nutrition through superfoods will dramatically better...
New survey results reveal consumers are committed to purchasing ethically sourced products despite challenges of inflation. Article provided by Fairtrade America. Fairtrade America recently released their 2023 Fairtrade America Consumer Insights , a report of...