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Integral Yoga Natural Foods Standards by Department 

 

Apothecary

  • We strive to offer the best supplements in the Charlottesville area. We offer an extensive range of herbal remedies, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, protein supplements, essential oil supplements, probiotics, and the list goes on.

  • We carry some of the best brands out there, including the only verified GMO-free line of supplements by New Chapter.

  • We strive to provide the consumer with effective, sustainable remedies to promote a vibrant and healthy life. 

  • It's our mission to educate the consumer, and enrich the shopping experience with product knowledge. For more info on health & wellness check out the library at Living Naturally

Art, Etc.

  • We strive to offer a range of unique art-goods, from locally hand-thrown pottery to greeting cards to jewelry and everything in-between.

  • It is our intention to offer as much locally produced artwork as possible.

  • We take great care to make sure that our suppliers, both local and abroad, are compensated fairly. All of our art, greeting cards, jewelry, clothing, and miscellaneous home-goods (travel mugs, plates, hair-brushes. etc.) have been traded fairly and are made with sustainable materials.

Bakery Goods

  • We emphasize fresh, local companies above all else. We make it a priority to offer a range of fresh baked goods from local artisans like Albemarle Baking Co. and Breadworks, who bring in fresh loaves daily.

  • Our gluten-free customers have a range of delicious options to choose from. We offer a great selection of gluten free breads and treats, both fresh and frozen. And we only carry brands we love (and that we think you'll love, too!). 

  • We strive to offer a broad range of bakery goods from companies we respect (both local brands and nationally top-selling brands). Our baked goods range from baguettes, bagels, cookies, lavash, pizza & pie crusts, pita, tortillas, english muffins, and a bevy of beautiful loaves. 

  • We never allow artificial colors, flavors, refined sweeteners, or trans fats in our bakery goods.

Bulk

  • We strive to offer a range of interesting bulk items, some of which you can't find anywhere else. We carry: coffee, tea, herbs (both culinary and medicinal), spices, salts, beans, lentils, grains, cereals, honey, nut butters, flours, dried fruit, nuts & seeds, trail mixes, snacks, and treats.

  • We offer the best bulk prices in town, and we strive to keep staples affordable.

  • All of our staple grains, including corn, are non-GMO.

  • Many of our bulk items are organically grown, though we offer both conventional and organic versions of most products to suit all budgets. 

  • We take care to be aware of Fair Trade and Direct Trade standards, and often switch suppliers to make sure that our products are offering farmers and producers fair compensation. 

  • Bins are regularly restocked, so ingredients are super fresh.  

  • We are committed to reducing the cost (for your wallet and for the environment) of wasteful product packaging. We encourage you to bring in reusable jars and bags from home to stock up on your bulk items. 

Cheese & Deli

  • Around half of our cheese is hand-cut by us; we know and test the quality of our cheeses regularly.

  • We only carry cheeses that we think are fantastic. We think you'll love them too!

Cosmetics

  • We offer only cruelty-free cosmetics, bath, & body care.

  • We offer a range of organic and natural options, made with nourishing, wholesome ingredients.

  • Our cosmetics are never made with harsh chemicals.

  • We strive to offer as many locally-made soaps and cosmetics as we can stock. 

  • We strive to offer products that come in recyclable or compostable packaging. 

Cleaning & Home Goods

  • We offer earth-friendly cleaning and home goods options, from eco-friendly sponges & scrubbers to chlorine-free bleach and bath tissue made with recycled paper.

  • Though physically a small section, it is our intention to offer some of the best eco-friendly options out there (and we do!). 

  • It is our mission to offer products that are: free of harsh chemicals, made sustainably, easy to dispose of in an ecologically conscious manner, helping to reduce the consumers environmental footprint, and helping consumers make eco-friendly, healthy choices every day. 

Grocery + Cooler/Freezer

  • IYNF is committed to offering a wide variety of natural and organic products.

  • With whole-foods and special diets in mind, we offer a range of gluten- and wheat-free, dairy-free, soy-free, & sugar-conscious options, and are constantly striving to provide more options for specialty diets.

  • We carry as many locally-produced items as possible.

  • We carry a number of strictly BPA-free canned goods.

  • We strive to offer products packaged with recyclable or compostable materials.

  • Grains and flours are never bleached, bromated, or otherwise stripped of nutrition.

  • All of our chocolate is organic and/or Fair Trade, and made with wholesome sweeteners.

  • We sell only whole sweeteners: turbinado/demerera, sucanat, honey, maple syrup, agave, coconut sugar, date sugar, brown rice syrup, and sorghum syrup.

  • Our products never contain artificial chemical additives (colorings, flavorings, etc.).

  • We support brands that are verified non-GMO.  

Juice & Smoothie Bar

  • We use organic and/or local, spray-free produce for our fresh juices.

  • We only use frozen, organic fruits, berries, and organic juices and milks for our smoothies, never sugary fillers or ice.

  • We offer high quality & organic extracts, herbs, protein supplements, nuts & nut-butters, dates, super-foods, omega-3 supplement oils, yogurts, dairy and non-dairy milks, and juices as additions for smoothies (and juices when applicable). 

  • We cater to special diets (dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-conscious, etc.).

  • All of our packaging is recyclable, with the exception of straws.

  • We strive to provide you with juices and smoothies that are both wholesome and delicious. 

Produce

  • Integral Yoga Natural Foods is committed to providing the highest quality produce available. 

  • The integrity of the plant begins with the seed and we have a firm non-GMO policy. 

  • All of our produce is either certified organic or grown without the use of petrochemical sprays; with the exception of some of our locally grown low spray fruit. 

  • We buy our produce from local farms when the option is available.

  • All produce labeled local is grown on small family farms within sixty miles of Charlottesville.   

  • Integral Yoga Natural Foods carries locally grown produce year round. 

  • We highly value the farmers who grow our produce and we believe they should be treated fairly.  We buy Certified Fair Trade fruits and vegetables whenever possible.  

  • Our customers’ health and well-being is most important to us, and we strive to provide you with produce that is fresh and nutritious.