Independent Natural Food Retailers Association

The Buyer's Desk

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Join us on The Buyer’s Desk, where we connect with conscious brands, independent natural food retailers, and industry partners to dive into the most pressing topics in natural foods today. From regenerative agriculture to strategic merchandising, The Buyer’s Desk is your go-to resource for all things natural food retail!

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Independent Natural Food Retailers Association

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Embracing Diversity to Build Community 15.06.2023 49:55

This episode is brought to you by Bon AppéSweet , Vibrant Health , and Hella Cocktail Co .   Join Chris and Angela at The Buyer’s Desk as we celebrate the vibrance and variance of our community and the communities of our members. Jim Olson , SPINS gets things going with data insights around BIPOC-owned brands, customer values, and sales trends between the two. Angela is then joined by Earnest...

Dignity, Respect, and Fair Trade 12.05.2023 52:18

This episode is brought to you by Equal Exchange , Inesscents , and Tony’s Chocolonely .  Chris and Angela  return to The Buyer’s Desk to dig into fair trade! Jim Olson , SPINS gets the show going with data insights focused on fair trade products, certifications, and sales trends. Angela sits down with Emily Kanter , Second-Gen Co-Owner of INFRA Member Cambridge Naturals and INFRA Boar...

Earth Month: Boots in the Soil 12.04.2023 45:03

This episode is brought to you by Three Farmers , MegaFood , and World Centric .   Welcome to this month’s episode of The Buyer’s Desk with Chris and Angela ! In honor of Earth Month, this episode is about all things sustainability. Jim Olson , SPINS kicks things off with data insights around sustainable packaging and consumer perceptions. Chris then sits down with Jason Murrell , Perishable...

Women-Owned, Women-Led, Women-Inspired 14.03.2023 47:51

This episode is brought to you by Nuts for Cheese and Urban Moonshine .   Join Chris and Angela at The Buyer’s Desk as we discuss women in grocery on this special Women’s History Month episode! Jim Olson , SPINS starts us off with grocery insights around women-owned brands, then we move into a wonderful interview with the dynamic, always-inspiring Cheryl Hughes of The Whole Wheatery , CA. Nex...

Regenerative Organic: The New Gold Standard? 13.02.2023 49:16

This episode is brought to you by Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed and Ancient Nutrition .   Sit down at The Buyer’s Desk with Chris and Angela as they kick things off with Jim Olson , SPINS to talk retail insights around regen ag and moves us right to Angela and INFRA Member owner Mark Squire from Good Earth Natural Foods , CA with a robust conversation around buying strategies and agricultura...

Persevering Through the Pandemic 11.01.2023 48:12

This episode is brought to you by Om Mushrooms , Tia Lupita Foods , and FILLO’S .   Chris & Angela kick off the inaugural episode with Jim Olson , SPINS On-site Account Manager for INFRA with a look back at insights from 2022 and a look forward to trends for 2023. Angela interviews Thomas Barstow of Guido's Fresh Marketplace to discuss their buying strategies. Chris has a conversation wit...