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2023 Retailer of the Year: Organic Marketplace

Honoring the store's three decades of caring for the community.

October 30, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Take a look at what makes Organic Marketplace a standout success.

"We are each other's BEST resource"

Making time for mentorship in the natural products industry.

October 30, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Throughout 2024, WholeFoods Magazine will be connecting with industry leaders, sharing their gems of wisdom as part of the special coverage WholeFoods Magazine will be delivering in celebration of our 40th anniversary.

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Trade Secrets

Geek Squads Unite “All 4 Vitamin D”

October 17, 2023

Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association

Organic & Natural Health Association offers an update on the collaborative and ongoing “All 4 Vitamin D” campaign, and is issuing a call to action to request that vitamin D3 be added into SNAP.

INFRA Launches Monthly Podcast

"The Buyer's Desk" will cover broad-ranging topics from post-pandemic adaptations to regenerative organic.

April 14, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

INFRA announced the release of "The Buyer’s Desk," a podcast that dives into relevant and broad-ranging monthly topics ranging from post-pandemic adaptations to regenerative organic.

Inspiration & Insights from Sandy Gooch

December 28, 2021

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

She’s been called the queen of retailing, the pioneering creator of the natural food market, and the original visionary for the natural products industry. No doubt, there are a lot of “firsts” that link back to Sandy Gooch: First to go big in natural; in 1976 she (along with Dan...

People News: January 2022

December 28, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Vori, the digital B2B operating system optimizing the grocery supply chain, has expanded its Black-owned, women-led team with the appointment of Jennifer Shawgo as Head of Sales. With 20+ years of experience in the grocery industry working with natural CPG brands, Shawgo will lead Vori’s sales initiatives and drive adoption...

People News October 2021

September 28, 2021

Rachel Appleton

INFRA has announced Danelle Rydel as its new VP, Member Success. Rydel will be responsible for growth in membership, growth at member stores, and growth in new opportunities for the association. She has been with INFRA since 2016 and has assumed a variety of roles, most recently as Director of...

2021 INFRA Award Winners Announced

August 17, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

St. Paul, MN—The 2021 INFRA Award winners have been announced! The INFRA community comes together annually (this year, virtually) to recognize members and industry partners who go above and beyond in a variety of categories from sustainability to innovation to leadership, according to a press release. “We’re thankful to have...

12 Raise the Bar Members Join INFRA

July 9, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

St. Paul, MN—The Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) has announced that the Board of Directors has approved membership of 12 retailers with 15 locations who are current members of Raise the Bar (RTB) Independent Retail Grocers Alliance. “The Raise the Bar members have long been a community of independent...

People News: May 2021

April 29, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

INFRA named Pat Sheridan as President and Chief Executive Officer. Sheridan brings nearly 30 years of business operations and finance leadership experience to INFRA, most recently serving as interim President and CEO and Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer. He has held leadership roles in finance, operations, and technology...