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 of strengthening its members through collaboration to forge a sustainable future, as it becomes part of a global community of companies that centers people and the planet in all business operations.
Achieving B Corp Certification requires companies to meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. These principles have always been central to INFRA’s operations, and they are now solidified through B Lab’s rigorous and evolving standards. INFRA has already obtained a baseline score of 85 by conducting business as usual and is committed to improving that score for the betterment of all stakeholders, including INFRA’s members, employees, and the planet.
Rachel Comeaux, Business Programs Manager, added, “We are thrilled to receive a B Corp Certification. A lot of companies talk about values, but we live them. I’m proud that we prioritize purpose, people, and planet in our everyday work. We are creating real change, and my hope is that this certification inspires us to make even greater positive impacts in our industry and community.”
Pat Sheridan, President & CEO of INFRA, said, “Rachel captured it perfectly—we don’t just talk about values at INFRA, we live them. Becoming a Certified B Corporation is both a milestone and a commitment to continually raising the bar for how we serve and support our members, our team, our communities, and the planet. I want to personally thank Rachel Comeaux for her passion and tireless leadership over the past 18 months in driving this initiative forward. Her dedication has been instrumental in ensuring that INFRA’s purpose-driven mission is not just words on paper, but action that creates real, lasting impact.”
This certification comes at a meaningful moment for INFRA, as it celebrates 20 years of empowering independent retailers to thrive. As a cornerstone of the natural food movement, INFRA's B Corp Certification honors its original intention of using business as a force for good while ushering in the next 20 years of purposeful growth and meaningful collaboration. INFRA looks forward to leveraging its B Corp Certification to champion the vital work that INFRA Members do to improve food access in their communities, bolster local economies, and make healthy, sustainable foods accessible to all.
About INFRA
INFRA is a cooperative of independent natural food and wellness retailers serving hundreds of communities across the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. INFRA offers retailers the purchasing power, operational excellence, and peer support they need to thrive in today’s competitive grocery landscape. By simplifying day-to-day operations, INFRA empowers retailers to focus on what truly matters—making healthy, sustainable food accessible to all. As a certified B Corporation, INFRA is committed to meeting a high standard of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Learn more here.
About B Corp™
Certified B Corporations™ are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and
environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. B Corp™ businesses are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
Society’s most challenging problems cannot be solved by government and non-profits alone. The B Corp™ community works toward reduced inequality, lower levels of poverty, a healthier environment, stronger communities, and the creation of more high-quality jobs with dignity and purpose. By harnessing the power of business, B Corp™ businesses use profits and growth to a greater end: positive impact for their employees, communities, and the environment.
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