Woodlands Market, CA. Founded 1986.
Woodlands Market is a community-focused retailer with 3 locations in San Francisco, Kentfield, and Tiburon. Along with robust natural food and organic produce options, their Kentfield location features a full-service bakery that caters to a variety of dietary preferences. In recent years, Woodlands has also expanded their services to include a Pet Shop and Garden Shop and makes community giving a priority with its support of youth educational initiatives. You can find them online at woodlandsmarket.com, on Instagram at @woodlands_market, and on Facebook at @Woodlands Market.
Nature’s Finest, AZ. Founded 1982.
Nature’s Finest prides themselves in assisting every individual who walks through their doors with achieving their unique health goals. With 2 locations in Mesa and Fountain Hills, Nature’s Finest offers a host of wellness, supplement, and healthful food products at affordable prices. Nature’s Finest sticks by their motto – “we carry everything” – and is happy to order items at a customer’s request. You can find them online at 4naturesfinest.com, on Instagram at @naturesfinestaz or @naturesfinestfh, or on Facebook at @Nature’s Finest Health Foods.
Bapa’s Market, Chico CA. Opening Summer 2024.
Bapa’s Market is coming to the Meriam Park neighborhood in Summer of 2024. Inspired by the abundance of local farming and art in the Chico, California area, Bapa’s aspires to be a warm and inviting space for the community to gather. The store will be named for owner Ashley-Juhl Darlington’s maternal grandfather Bapa, known for his unwavering drive as a family man and businessman. You can find them online at bapasmarket.com, and on Instagram at @bapasmarket.
Las Monjitas Health Food, Ponce Puerto Rico. Founded 2010.
Las Monjitas Health Food started as a kiosk in the Centro del Sur mall in 2010 and quickly became a destination for vitamins and supplements. After moving into their retail space in 2023, Las Monjitas has begun bringing several other products into their store – including specialty grocery products, fruit smoothies, and protein shakes. They also aspire to bring on a Naturopathic Practitioner in the future. You can find them online at lasmonjitashealthfood.com, on Instagram at @lasmonjitashealthfood and on Facebook at @Las Monjitas Health Food.
Riverwards Produce, Philadelphia PA. Founded 2015.
Riverwards Produce seeks to provide high quality fresh food and grocery to areas without access to big box stores. With a focus on reducing food waste, partnerships with local vendors, and thoughtful product selection, Riverwards delivers an excellent shopping experience at its locations in Old City and Fishtown Philadelphia. You can find them online at riverwardsproduce.com, on Instagram at @riverwardsproduce, and on Facebook at @Riverwards Produce.
Earth Fare, Many Locations. Founded 1975.
With 18 locations across the Southeast region, Earth Fare is a mainstay in the natural foods industry. Since 1993, they’ve banned all artificial ingredients as part of their “Food Philosophy,” a promise to shoppers that Earth Fare’s food offerings are healthy and responsibly sourced. They are also one of INFRA’s founding members and helped lay the groundwork for the association in 2005. You can find them online at earthfare.com, on Instagram at @earthfare, and on Facebook at @Earth Fare.
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