UNFI Profile
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), along with its subsidiaries, is a leading distributor of natural, organic, specialty, produce, and conventional grocery and non-food products across the United States and Canada. The company operates through two primary segments: Wholesale and Retail. Its extensive product portfolio includes grocery and general merchandise, fresh produce, perishables, frozen foods, nutritional supplements, sports nutrition products, bulk and foodservice items, and personal care products. Under its Woodstock Farms Manufacturing label, UNFI provides a variety of nuts, dried fruits, seeds, trail mixes, granola, and natural and organic snacks. It also markets specialty foods and non-food items under various brands such as Blue Marble, WILD HARVEST, MT.VIKOS, KOYO, ASIAN GOURMET, MEDITERRANEAN ORGANIC, and NATURAL SEA.
In addition to its wide array of food products, UNFI offers an assortment of home, health, and beauty care products, along with pharmacy items. The company supports its retail operations through a network of 73 Cub Foods and Shoppers retail grocery stores, offering private label products and comprehensive retail services. These services encompass retail store support, pricing strategies, shelf and planogram management, advertising, couponing, ecommerce solutions, consumer convenience initiatives, store design, equipment sourcing, electronic payment processing, network and data hosting, point-of-sale hardware and software, automation tools, sustainability initiatives, and administrative back-office solutions. UNFI also provides consumer and trade marketing programs and supports suppliers in understanding market dynamics and trends.
Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, UNFI serves a diverse customer base that includes grocery chains, independent retailers, supernatural chains, foodservice providers, ecommerce platforms, conventional military businesses, and other sales customers. The company's commitment to distributing high-quality products and providing exceptional services has solidified its position as a trusted partner in the grocery and non-food product distribution industry, catering to a broad spectrum of customer needs with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
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