The Buyer's Desk
By Independent Natural Food Retailers Association
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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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Regenerative Organic at a Crossroads with Nick Auzenne
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Oct 06, 2026 |
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Rethinking Reuse with Tom Szaky
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Sep 29, 2026 |
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BACKSTOCK: Small Town, Strong Support with Woodstock Farmer's Market
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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Organic in a Crowded Claims Landscape: Roundtable Discussion
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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Inside the Trends Shaping Beauty & Body Care with SPINS
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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Fresh Perspective: The Current State of Organic Produce
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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Innovating the Natural Products Expo with Informa
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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What FTC’s Lawsuit Against Amazon Means for Independents
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Regenerative Responsibility with Ancient Nutrition
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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Lunchbox Lineups for Back-to-School with SPINS
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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BACKSTOCK: The Power of Local Connection with Highland Nutrition Center
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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The Road to Organic with CCOF
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Small Town, Strong Support: Celebrating Woodstock Farmers’ Market
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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Independent Stores, Collective Strength: Kicking Off Independent Retailer Month
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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The Value of Food Integrity with Megan Westgate
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Smarter Data, Smarter Decisions with SPINS Intelligence
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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The "Re-rise" of Dairy with SPINS
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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BACKSTOCK: Organic, Independent, and Informed with The Cornucopia Institute
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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BACKSTOCK: Nutrition, Noise, & the Truth In Between with Marion Nestle (Part 2)
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May 26, 2026 |
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BACKSTOCK: Nutrition, Noise, & the Truth In Between with Marion Nestle
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May 19, 2026 |
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BACKSTOCK: From Corporate to Community with Coleen Noel
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May 12, 2026 |
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BACKSTOCK: Regenerative as the New Gold Standard with Good Earth Natural Foods
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May 05, 2026 |
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BACKSTOCK: Prioritizing Animals & The Earth with Regenified
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Stronger Together: How INFRA Empowers Independents
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Transparency & Trust with Cornbread Hemp
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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High Growth, Higher Hurdles in THC
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Purpose Driven Snacking with Quinn Snacks
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Innovating Menopausal Care with Season 34
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Q Mixers and the Next Wave of Modern Drinks
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Who is the Grocery Aisle Really For? Exploring Gendered Marketing
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Data Meets Discovery: Spotlight on Women-Owned Brands
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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New Co-Host, Big Ideas: Pat Sheridan Steps Behind the Mic
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Marion Nestle: Nutrition, Noise, & The Truth in Between Part 2
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Marion Nestle: Nutrition, Noise, & The Truth in Between Part 1
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Navigating the Seed Oil Controversy
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Rethinking the Drink: N/A Beverage Trends with Savyll
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Sips, Sets, and Strategy: A Conversation with Jeff Klineman from BevNET
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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The Biggest Wins and Misses of Natural Foods in 2025
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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2026 Trends Shaping the Natural Channel
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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BACKSTOCK: Revisiting 2025 Trends with Nick Auzenne
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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BACKSTOCK: Celebrating Independent Innovation with SPINS
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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BACKSTOCK: Make Room for Shrooms in Your Stocking with Four Sigmatic
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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BACKSTOCK: The All One Approach to Leadership with Dr. Bronner's
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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BACKSTOCK: Women Leading Natural CPG with Nicole Dawes
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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BACKSTOCK: The Future of B Corp Certification with Ryan Honeyman
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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BACKSTOCK: The Power of Independence with Natural Factors
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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BACKSTOCK: The Secret Sauce with Bachan's
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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What's Brewing in Beverages: SPINS & Saint James Tea
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Introducing The Good Collective: An Exclusive Brand for INFRA Members
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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From Concept to Shelf: How CADIA Supports Independent Retailers
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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The Private Label Playbook with Kelly Miles
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Unpacking Private Label with SPINS
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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From Family Roots to Industry Impact with True Grace
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Organic Integrity in a Changing Marketplace with Max Goldberg
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Revolutionizing Agriculture with the Rodale Institute
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Farming the Future with CCOF
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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From Roots to Regeneration: Celebrating Organic Month with SPINS
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Longevity and Leadership with Cornucopia Natural Foods
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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The All One Approach to Leadership with Dr. Bronner's
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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How to Be a Courageous, Intentional Leader with Plucky
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Redefining Grocery Leadership with Michele Lamppa
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Embracing Integrity with Just Ice Tea
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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From Corporate to Community: Coleen Noel’s Journey to Independent Retail
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Independence in Every Bite with Grandy Organics
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Organic, Independent, and Informed with The Cornucopia Institute
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Celebrating Independent Innovation with SPINS
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Practical Strategies for Merchandising Success with Mark Rodriguez
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Merchandising Roundtable: Displays that Deliver
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Too Gouda to Miss: Cheese Merchandising with GFI
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Merchandising that Moves with SPINS
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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The Fight for Food Label Transparency with Cornucopia Institute
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May 27, 2025 |
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Inside Ethical Egg Farming with OrgaNick Pastures
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May 20, 2025 |
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Prioritizing Animals and the Earth with Regenified
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May 13, 2025 |
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Inside the Shift Toward Ethical Animal Products with SPINS
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May 06, 2025 |
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Elevating In-Store Coffee Experiences with Grace Tara-Hileman
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Exclusive Roastery Tour & Brewing Tips with Peace Coffee
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Behind-the-Scenes: Peace Coffee Roastery Tour
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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What's Brewing: Coffee Trends with SPINS
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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INFRA's Retailer Zen Podcast
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Business for a Greener Future with Bi-Rite Market
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Balancing Purpose & Growth with Purely Elizabeth
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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The Future of B Corp Certification with Ryan Honeyman
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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B Corp 101 with SPINS
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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The Art and Science of Category Management
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Optimizing Your Category Management with KeHE
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Building a Stronger Brand with Startup CPG
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Elevate Your Product Mix with SPINS
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Shaping the Future of INFRA with Pat Sheridan
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Tracking the Trends with Nick Auzenne
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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From Start-Up to Success with Painterland Sisters
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Inside INFRA's Growth With Pat Sheridan
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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EXTRAS: Partnering for Success with Natural Factors
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Unwrapping the Ethics of Chocolate Making
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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A Fiesta of Flavor: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
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Sep 15, 2024 |
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Marketing Matters: Crafting Your Strategy
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Sourcing Smarter, Sourcing Local
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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EXTRAS: KeHE Holiday Show Highlights
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Making Waves with Sea Food Sustainability
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Jun 15, 2024 |
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AAPI Innovators in the Retail Space
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May 15, 2024 |
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EXTRAS: Exploring Expo West 2024
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Retail for a Greener Tomorrow
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Mind, Body, Wellness
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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From Soil to Shelf: Black Voices in Farming
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Dancing the Tradeshow Tango
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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EXTRAS: Brand Buzz at Expo East 2023 (Part 2: SPINS Steals the Mic)
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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EXTRAS: Brand Buzz at Expo East 2023 (Part 1)
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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Make Room for Shrooms in your Stocking
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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The Secret Sauce of Product Mix
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Getting Funky with Fermentation
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Oct 15, 2023 |
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Maximizing Promotional Lift Through Strategic Merchandising
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Preserving Biodiversity to Safeguard Soil Health
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Celebrating Independents
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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EXTRAS: The Buyer's Desk at the 2023 INFRA Tabletop Event
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Embracing Diversity to Build Community
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Dignity, Respect, and Fair Trade
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May 12, 2023 |
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Earth Month: Boots in the Soil
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Women-Owned, Women-Led, Women-Inspired
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Regenerative Organic: The New Gold Standard?
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Persevering Through the Pandemic
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Jan 11, 2023 |