The Buyer's Desk

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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  Episode #111

  Rethinking Reuse with Tom Szaky

  Sep 29, 202642 minS2

  This episode is brought to you by poppi. Did you miss our fascinating keynote on the topic of reusables during this year’s INFRA Annual Conference? Don’t worry, because we invited Tom Szaky, CEO of TerraCycle and Loop, to expand upon the many ways that independent natural food retailers can participate in the reuse movement. Tom touches on the complexities of recycling, compostable packaging, and the future of circular economy solutions. Tune in to better understand the importance of system dynamics, regulatory impacts, and the role of independent retailers in driving sustainable change.

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  Episode #110

  BACKSTOCK: Small Town, Strong Support with Woodstock Farmer's Market

  Sep 22, 202631 minS2

  Originally aired 7/14/26. This week, we're revisiting our conversation with Amelia Rappaport, Manager at Woodstock Farmers’ Market in Vermont, to explore the relationships, values, and intentional choices that have helped the store thrive for decades. Amelia shares how a commitment to inclusion and accessibility shapes everything from daily operations to the customer experience, and why truly believing in the products you carry is one of the most important qualities a buyer can bring to the role.

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  Episode #109

  Organic in a Crowded Claims Landscape: Roundtable Discussion

  Sep 15, 202626 minS2

  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!

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  Episode #108

  Inside the Trends Shaping Beauty & Body Care with SPINS

  Sep 8, 202629 minS2

  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 .

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  Episode #107

  Fresh Perspective: The Current State of Organic Produce

  Sep 1, 202628 minS2

  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.

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