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The Value of Food Integrity with Megan Westgate
Jun 23, 2026
Unknown duration
Smarter Data, Smarter Decisions with SPINS Intelligence
Jun 16, 2026
Unknown duration
The "Re-rise" of Dairy with SPINS
Jun 9, 2026
43m 51s
BACKSTOCK: Organic, Independent, and Informed with The Cornucopia Institute
Jun 2, 2026
31m 25s
BACKSTOCK: Nutrition, Noise, & the Truth In Between with Marion Nestle (Part 2)
May 26, 2026
24m 53s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/23/26 | The Value of Food Integrity with Megan Westgate | Join Pat on this week’s episode of The Buyer’s Desk for an inspiring conversation with Megan Westgate, Founder, CEO and Executive Director of the Non-GMO Project and the Food Integrity Collective. Megan unpacks how independent retailers have been major catalysts in improving food integrity since the early days of the natural foods movement, and how they can continue to lead as concerns around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) rise. Plus, she explores the importance of grounding movements in love, how eating connects us to the earth, and the how restoring the food system will cause positive ripple effects far beyond our industry. | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | Smarter Data, Smarter Decisions with SPINS Intelligence | In this week’s episode, Angela and Jim chat about exciting changes to the SPINS platform. With their new industry-trained AI tool, SPINS Intelligence, retailers can get quick snapshots of data insights and broad overviews without getting in the weeds with the data. Plus, tune in for an in-depth conversation exploring AI’s environmental impacts and the necessity of both artificial and human intelligence in business decision-making. | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | The "Re-rise" of Dairy with SPINS✨ | dairy trendsplant-based products+4 | Jared | A2/A2premium butters+2 | — | dairyplant-based+6 | Better Sour | 43m 51s | |
| 6/2/26 | BACKSTOCK: Organic, Independent, and Informed with The Cornucopia Institute✨ | organic foodindependent retailers+3 | Michele Marchetti | The Cornucopia Institute | — | Cornucopia Instituteorganic+3 | — | 31m 25s | |
| 5/26/26 | BACKSTOCK: Nutrition, Noise, & the Truth In Between with Marion Nestle (Part 2)✨ | dietary varietymoderation+4 | Marion Nestle | — | — | nutritionbeef tallow+4 | Recess | 24m 53s | |
| 5/19/26 | BACKSTOCK: Nutrition, Noise, & the Truth In Between with Marion Nestle✨ | nutrition sciencenatural foods marketing+3 | Marion Nestle | — | — | nutritionnatural foods+3 | JonnyPops | 22m 55s | |
| 5/12/26 | BACKSTOCK: From Corporate to Community with Coleen Noel✨ | natural foods industrybusiness ownership+3 | Coleen Noel | INFRADiane’s Natural Market+1 | Florida | Coleen Noelnatural foods+5 | Chomps | 26m 45s | |
| 5/5/26 | BACKSTOCK: Regenerative as the New Gold Standard with Good Earth Natural Foods✨ | regenerative organic farmingbuying strategies+3 | Mark Squire | Good Earth Natural Foods | — | regenerativeorganic farming+4 | JonnyPops | 18m 19s | |
| 4/28/26 | BACKSTOCK: Prioritizing Animals & The Earth with Regenified✨ | regenerative agricultureanimal welfare+3 | KristineRichard | Regenified | — | regenerative agricultureanimal welfare+3 | Poppi | 45m 05s | |
| 4/21/26 | Stronger Together: How INFRA Empowers Independents✨ | cooperative strengthindependent retailers+3 | — | INFRAIndependent Natural Food Retailers Association | — | INFRAindependent retailers+3 | — | 17m 27s | |
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| 4/14/26 | Transparency & Trust with Cornbread Hemp✨ | THChemp+4 | Jim HigdonAndrea McGrath | Cornbread Hemp | — | THChemp+5 | — | 30m 36s | |
| 4/7/26 | High Growth, Higher Hurdles in THC✨ | hempTHC+3 | — | THChemp+2 | — | THChemp+5 | Chomps | 20m 44s | |
| 3/31/26 | Purpose Driven Snacking with Quinn Snacks✨ | gluten-free snacksfood ethics+3 | Kristy Lewis | Quinn SnacksSPINS | — | Quinn Snacksgluten-free+5 | — | 27m 39s | |
| 3/24/26 | Innovating Menopausal Care with Season 34✨ | menopausal healthwellness beverages+3 | Irene Rojas Stanbury | Season 34Independent Natural Food Retailers Association | — | menopausewellness+3 | — | 30m 47s | |
| 3/17/26 | Q Mixers and the Next Wave of Modern Drinks✨ | beverage industryleadership transitions+5 | Betsy Frost | Q Mixers | — | Q MixersBetsy Frost+6 | Better Sour | 26m 59s | |
| 3/10/26 | Who is the Grocery Aisle Really For? Exploring Gendered Marketing✨ | gendered marketingmenopausal products+3 | Jesse RoqueAprille Thurheimer | DUDE WipesLuna Bars+1 | — | gendered marketingmenopausal products+5 | PUR | 29m 39s | |
| 3/3/26 | Data Meets Discovery: Spotlight on Women-Owned Brands✨ | women-owned brandsnatural foods industry+3 | Jim OlsonKim Route | period relief beveragesSPINS+3 | — | women-owned brandsnatural foods+5 | — | 16m 02s | |
| 2/24/26 | New Co-Host, Big Ideas: Pat Sheridan Steps Behind the Mic✨ | natural food industrycommunity support+4 | Pat Sheridan | INFRA | — | Pat SheridanINFRA+6 | — | 23m 56s | |
| 2/17/26 | Marion Nestle: Nutrition, Noise, & The Truth in Between Part 2✨ | nutritiondietary variety+5 | Marion Nestle | — | — | nutritiondietary variety+5 | — | 23m 50s | |
| 2/10/26 | Marion Nestle: Nutrition, Noise, & The Truth in Between Part 1 | This episode is brought to you by Flax4Life. This week’s episode kicks off the beginning of our two-part series with natural foods icon and nutritionist, Marion Nestle. Join us as we explore the complexities of nutrition science, the evolution of natural foods marketing, and the importance of empowering consumers to make informed choices. Plus, learn more about how independent retailers can play a role in educating their shoppers in an era of ultra-processed foods and conflicting messages when it comes to what makes a healthy diet. | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | Navigating the Seed Oil Controversy | This episode is brought to you by Graza. In our first Buyer's Desk episode of the month, Jim teams up with INFRA Category Manager Chris Madden and Promotional Programs Manager Jared Peterson to dive into the controversial world of seed oils. As more consumers start to actively avoid seed oils, we explore alternatives that are becoming more prevalent in natural CPG, including avocado and olive oils. Plus, learn more about how the animal fat category is expanding, from tallow to butter to ghee. Next week, get ready for the beginning of our two-part conversation with natural foods icon and nutritionist Marion Nestle – don't miss it! | — | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | Rethinking the Drink: N/A Beverage Trends with Savyll | In today’s episode, Angela and Category Manager Kim Route chat with Harry Ross, Global Commercial Director at Savyll Beverage Co. Learn more about the N/A beverage market, from the rise of functional ingredients to the importance of authenticity in marketing and branding to the challenges that N/A spirits face in an increasingly crowded market. Plus, hear insights from Harry about his extensive experience in the beverage industry, including his takes on current market trends and more. | — | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | Sips, Sets, and Strategy: A Conversation with Jeff Klineman from BevNET | In this episode of The Buyer’s Desk, Angela and Category Manager Kim Route chat with Jeff Klineman, Editor in Chief at BevNET, about the evolving landscape of the beverage industry. They explore the emergence of protein in the beverage space, the challenges of building a N/A set, and merchandising best practices for retailers. Stay tuned for this engaging discussion about the best in beverages! | — | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | The Biggest Wins and Misses of Natural Foods in 2025 | In this week’s episode, Director of Purchasing Nick Auzenne returns to the podcast to revisit our 2025 natural trend predictions. Did better-for-you sodas make the big splash we expected? How did whole-food veggie products perform in the market? Join us as we look back on what resonated, and what surprised us. Plus, stay tuned for big and exciting changes to The Buyer’s Desk throughout January—including new guest hosts and more. | — | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | 2026 Trends Shaping the Natural Channel | The Buyer’s Desk is back for another season with thoughtful conversations, fresh takes, and thought leadership in the natural foods industry. Here to kick us off, Jim is joined by Category Manager Kim Route and Promotional Programs Manager Jared Peterson to discuss what 2026 might have in store for the natural channel. From the impact that “MAHA” movement has had consumer health awareness, to the next evolution of the protein trend, to a new era of natural and minimally processed sweeteners, we’ll cover everything you need to know about 2026 trends. | — | ||||||
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Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.