Get to Know INFRA

In this episode of Common Roots, we’re chatting with Ariell Ilunga, Founder and Owner of Carla’s Fresh Market in Los Angeles, CA. Having just recently opened a little over a year ago, Carla’s is a new face in the Highland Park neighborhood. Nevertheless, Carla’s is already making an impact when it comes to creating an elevated read more

L . A . Grocery & Cafe, CA. Founded 2024. L.A . Grocery & Cafe just recently opened in 2024 in the heart of Los Angeles on Melrose Avenue. Founded with the mission of exploring food systems that enrich the lives of people and the places they live, L.A. Grocery & Cafe carries a wide variety of read more

In this episode of Common Roots, we hear from Diana Hicks, Co-founder of Mama Jean’s Natural Market in Springfield, MO. Since its founding in 2002, Mama Jean’s Natural Market has strived to give back to their community in the Ozarks and be a consistent source of clean products their shoppers can feel good about. What began as read more

Andy Huth, Growth Manager    This February, CEO Pat Sheridan and I had the incredible opportunity to attend Biofach , the world’s largest trade show for organic and natural products, held annually in Nuremberg, Germany. A s a former buyer, this event felt like a long-awaited pilgrimage to the heart read more

As a retailer, the knowledge you impart is just as vital as the products you sell. This year, The Cornucopia Institute wants to partner with you and your customers to increase transparency around who owns our organic brands. As an INFRA member, we know independence matters to you. We also know how busy you are: Upholding transparency read more

Sustainability reporting is becoming increasingly complex, especially for smaller retailers. With evolving regulations, growing data demands, and shifting industry standards, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start—or how to keep up. That’s why the Climate Collaborative, in partnership with Planet FWD and Sensiba, read more

Work Anniversaries Connor Ferris, Junior Developer – 1 Year Gabe Glasco, Data Analyst – 1 Year Bekah Kropp, Associate Category Manager – 1 Year Caleb Mingus, Promotions Program Specialist – 1 Year Henry Slocum, Office Manager – 1 Year John Campbell, read more