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Hosted by INFRA · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 20 episodes
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In Common Roots, we hand the mic over to 20 INFRA Members to share their unique challenges and triumphs in navigating the world of natural food retail. Whether they’re urban or rural, east coast or west coast, small or large, there’s one thing these stores have in common – a deep commitment to providing healthy natural foods to their communities. Are our common roots really so common? Let’s find out!
INFRA hosts Common Roots, a business show with 20 episodes published.
In our final episode of Common Roots, we’re looking back on the many insightful conversations we’ve had with INFRA Members over the past year. From Turnip Trick to New Moon Natural Foods to Momo’s Market, this highlight
In this episode of Common Roots, Kate Bishop and John Martin, co-owners of Chicory Market in Oxford, MS, share their journey from non-food backgrounds to building a community grocery centered on local food access. They d
In this episode of Common Roots, we sit down with Laurie Aker, Director of Marketing at Earth Fare. Hear more about their food philosophy, including Earth Fare’s highly selective “boot list,
In this episode of Common Roots, Adam Williams, CFO of Turnip Truck, shares the inspiring journey of the natural food store from its humble beginnings to its current success with four locations in Nashville. He discusses
In this episode of Common Roots, Billy Griffin, owner of New Moon Natural Foods, takes us on a journey through the evolution of his business — from its early days to its role as a cornerstone of the local natural food mo
In this episode of Common Roots, we're chatting with Jimbo Someck, a founding INFRA Member and Owner of Jimbo's Naturally in California. Hear from Jimbo about how he fosters consumer education and integrity in his stores
In this episode of Common Roots, we sat down 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 involveme
This week, we sit down with Mark Squire of Good Earth Natural foods, a lifelong independent grocer whose career began at the very roots of the natural foods movement. Mark reflects on how his early experiences in the Org
In this episode of Common Roots , we sit down with INFRA Board Member Drew Alexander, owner of Cornucopia Natural Foods in Sayville, NY. Drew shares his inspiring journey from dishwasher to store owner. We also discuss t
In this episode of Common Roots, we hear from Dan Stump from Leg Up Farmers Market in York, PA. Dan shares how the market is transforming its community through customer education around healthy eating, and how every purc
In this episode of Common Roots, we sit down with Emily Kanter, INFRA Board Member and co-owner of Cambridge Naturals in Cambridge, MA. Emily shares her journey of stepping into her family’s business, the insights she’s
In this episode, we talk with Jake Collier, Co-Founder of New Frontiers Natural Marketplace in Solvang, CA and a founding member of INFRA. Jake shares stories from the early days of the natural foods movement and reflect
In this episode of Common Roots, we chat with Ariell Ilunga, Founder and Owner of Carla’s Fresh Market in Los Angeles, CA. Hear about how she creates a vibrant and updated shopping experience for her customers, down to t
In this episode of Common Roots, we chat with Diana Hicks, founder of Mama Jean’s Natural Market in Springfield, MO. She shares how their Change for Change program raised $35,000 for a tiny home for the unhoused and how
In this episode of Common Roots , we sit down with Michael and Emily Chase, Co-Founders of Chase’s Market in Ontario, Oregon. Michael shares his journey as a third-generation owner, reflecting on his decision to carry on
In this episode of Common Roots, we chat with second-generation Owner of the Bi-Rite Family of Businesses, Sam Mogannam. Located in San Francisco, CA, Bi-Rite has been a Bay Area staple for transparent, responsible foods
In this episode of Common Roots, we chatted with Christina, a worker-owner at Rainbow Grocery Cooperative. Tune in for a discussion about all things worker owned co-op, from how this unique business model increases emplo
In this episode of Common Roots, we hear from Mary Walsh, owner of Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery in Greenville, South Carolina. Hear more about how they prioritize bikeable communities, host collaborative events, and cre
In this episode of Common Roots, Ashley Juhl Darlington from Bapa’s Market talks about how her previous work in healthcare has informed her journey in natural foods, how important it is for small business owners to lean
In this episode of Common Roots, Erin Malone from Momo’s Market discusses the power of a cooperative, honoring the history of her building, scaling up her business and approaching growth with optimism, and the importance
Laurie Aker
Earth Fare
1 appearance on this show
Adam Williams
Turnip Truck
1 appearance on this show
Billy Griffin
New Moon Natural Foods
1 appearance on this show
Vickie Bacon
Highland Nutrition Center
1 appearance on this show
Mark Squire
Good Earth Natural Foods
1 appearance on this show
Drew Alexander
Cornucopia Natural Foods
1 appearance on this show
Dan Stump
Leg Up Farmers Market
1 appearance on this show
Emily Kanter
Cambridge Naturals
1 appearance on this show
INFRA
INFRA
1 appearance on this show
Jake Collier
New Frontiers Natural Marketplace
1 appearance on this show
Ariell Ilunga
Carla’s Fresh Market
1 appearance on this show
Diana Hicks
Mama Jean’s Natural Market
1 appearance on this show
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