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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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- 5 days ago26 min
Organic in a Crowded Claims Landscape: Roundtable Discussion
This episode is brought to you by The Good Crisp.We’re excited to introduce a new episode format on The Buyer’s Desk this week with our first roundtable discussion! Angela, Matt, Sara, and Rayna join forces to uncover how organic became the standard it is today, and what it means for retailers, shoppers, and growers. They trace the USDA Organic seal from the earliest national standard conversations to the current organic landscape—from certification, shopper trust and label confusion to the future of organic in a crowded claims landscape. We hope you enjoy and stay tuned next month for our next roundtable discussion!
- 1 weeks ago28 min
Inside the Trends Shaping Beauty & Body Care with SPINS
In this week’s episode of The Buyer’s Desk, co-host Angela Bozo chats with SPINS Broker Insights Manager Rachel Brobst to explore the latest trends shaping the beauty and body care category. Together, they unpack insights from SPINS’ recent State of Beauty & Body Care 2026 report that outlines consumers’ growing focus on holistic beauty, the continued demand for convenience, and the idea that trust is the new luxury. Tune in to learn how independent retailers can move beyond simply managing beauty categories to better understand the trends and products in the space. This episode is brought to you by Little Sesame.
- 2 weeks ago28 min
Fresh Perspective: The Current State of Organic Produce
This episode is brought to you by Chomps. In this week's episode of The Buyer's Desk, SPINS Senior Retail Insights Manager Jim is joined by Matt Olson, INFRA Fresh Retail Strategist, to dive into the current state of organic produce. From fresh food recalls to overall trust in the organic label, Matt and Jim discuss how independent retailers can leverage local supplier relationships and the organic label to foster trust with shoppers.
- 3 weeks ago47 min
Innovating the Natural Products Expo with Informa
In this episode, Pat chats with Jeff D’entremont, Senior Vice President at Informa Markets, about event management in the natural foods sector. Jeff shares insights from his diverse career managing major events, from NFL stadium to natural products expos, and how to create passionate and loyal event attendees across a variety of sectors. Plus, get the inside scoop on Informa’s latest event innovation, Newtopia Now, and where the event is going next.
- Aug 18, 202637 min
What FTC’s Lawsuit Against Amazon Means for Independents
This episode is brought to you by Harken Sweets. This week, we’re digging into a hefty topic: the Federal Trade Commission’s anti-trust case against Amazon. In this episode, Ron Knox, Senior Researcher and Policy Advocate at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR), explains Amazon’s “monopoly flywheel” of predatory business practices raising prices across the internet. He breaks down the background of the case, where it stands today, and what it could mean for independents in the struggle against growing monopoly power.
- Aug 11, 202642 min
Regenerative Responsibility with Ancient Nutrition
This episode is brought to you by PUR Gum.This week, Pat is joined by Kristie Cerutti, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Impact at Ancient Nutrition. Kristie discusses how Ancient Nutrition works to continually evaluate and minimize its environmental impact through initiatives including Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC), farmer support, and packaging changes. She also shares strategies for independents to successfully sell ROC products, despite their premium price tag.
- Aug 4, 202632 min
Lunchbox Lineups for Back-to-School with SPINS
This episode is brought to you by Little Sesame Hummus. Back-to-school season is here, and that means it’s time to start filling lunchboxes again! In this episode, Senior Category Manager Kim Route and SPINS Expert Jim Olson chat about top-performing brands across INFRA stores that are both kid-approved and better-for-you. They cover the natural swaps for all the lunchbox staples, from sandwiches to fruit snacks and meat sticks, plus convenient options for busy parents.
- Jul 28, 202630 min
BACKSTOCK: The Power of Local Connection with Highland Nutrition Center
This episode is brought to you by Ice Cream for Bears.This week, we're revisiting our Common Roots conversation with Vickie Bacon, Owner of Highland Nutrition Center in Highland, IL. Located in a small town with less than 10,000 people, Vickie shares how prioritizing community involvement has cemented Highland Nutrition Center as an important fixture in their community. Plus, learn more about how they’ve leveraged INFRA’s promotional programs to drive sales and deliver value to their customers.
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