For 45 years, Mariposa Market has been a staple in Mendocino County, CA for healthy, fresh and natural foods. What started as a family-owned fruit and vegetable stand in the late 70s has expanded into a 1,000 sq ft store, always improving and growing to meet the needs of their community. ...
Independent natural food retailers have always been at the forefront of the natural product trends. Their agility, resourcefulness, and strong commitment to stocking and supporting brands on the cutting edge of natural foods have made them incubators of innovation for decades. To mark 20...
Press Release – For Immediate Release INFRA Launches The Good Collective: A Bold New Wellness Brand Empowering Independent Retailers St. Paul, MN – October 9th, 2025 – The Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) proudly announces the launch of The Good Collective™ , an...
September 30, 2025—INFRA, a nationwide purchasing cooperative of independent natural food retailers and a leader in the natural foods industry, announced today that it is now certified as a B Corporation by the non-profit B Lab. This certification marks a strong step forward in INFRA’s mission...
September 30, 2025 —The Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) proudly marks its 20th anniversary this year, celebrating two decades of strengthening and championing independent natural food retailers across the nation. Founded in 2005 by four visionary retailers—Earth Fare,...
Work Anniversaries Mike Ohman, Member Business Advisor — 9th Anniversary Ruthanne Atkinson, Growth Operations Manager — 8th Anniversary Aprille Thurheimer, Supply Agreement Assortment Lead — 2nd Anniversary Hannah Rogal, People Operations Generalist — 3rd Anniversary Rachel Keeler,...
Jim Olson, SPINS Senior Retail Insights Manager Two decades ago, a handful of pioneering natural food retailers combined their influence in service of a common goal; expanding healthy food access for all. A few years later, SPINS proudly partnered with INFRA in service of that same goal....
Twenty-six years ago, a popular film starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks forewarned the end of independent retailers. Big-box chain stores dominated the cultural and economic landscape, and the story went that little ‘mom and pops’ founded by caring, passionate people, were on their way out. The...
This year marks a milestone for INFRA, 20 years of strengthening independent natural food retailers, and at True Grace, we’re honored to be the Premium Sponsor for this celebration. As a family-owned company with deep roots in the natural foods industry, we share INFRA’s mission and passion for...
Organic Roots, Temecula CA. Founded 1989. Organic Roots is a family-owned, all-natural market in Temecula, CA. Founded in 1989 by a mother and son duo, Organic Roots is proud to be a reliable source of organic, non-GMO, and local foods in the Temecula Valley. Social responsibility and...