top natural food broker 2025

Burst Management, a leading consulting and brokerage firm in the natural products industry, has been named one of the Top Natural Food Brokers of 2025 by Retail Business Review. The award highlights Burst’s commitment to helping emerging consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands grow in competitive retail markets through a unique blend of category management, retail strategy, and hands-on execution.

At a time when traditional broker models often favor legacy or high-volume brands, Burst Management has carved a space for mission-driven brands that need real-time guidance, strategy, and retail access. Their tailored approach is transforming how rising CPG companies scale and succeed.

Founded by retail veteran Mike Robinson, Burst Management was created with a clear mission: to offer growth-stage brands the same level of care, data, and professional insight usually reserved for the biggest names in retail. With over 40 years of industry experience, Robinson leads alongside CFO Taylor Romatoski and COO Rachel Parsons, forming a leadership team known for integrity, responsiveness, and long-standing retail relationships.

“Being honored by Retail Business Review is a meaningful moment for us,” said Robinson. “We launched Burst to give natural brands a smarter, more strategic pathway to success. This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us and the care our team puts into every partnership.”

Burst’s comprehensive model combines go-to-market strategy, category analysis, personalized retail playbooks, and sales leadership, all powered by real-time tools for distributor navigation and execution. Their actionable reporting system offers data-driven solutions for category reviews, retail storytelling, and performance tracking—making them a valuable partner in both the backroom and the boardroom.

This award comes on the heels of Burst’s success guiding multiple DTC and natural food brands into thousands of retail locations, including major natural and specialty retailers. Their team offers deep insight across the KeHE, UNFI, and DPI distribution networks, while remaining nimble enough to meet the unique needs of early-stage and founder-led businesses.