UNFI Announces 2020 Master Marketer Award Winners

November 23, 2020 United Natural Foods

In a virtual awards show broadcast on Wednesday, Nov. 18, UNFI announced the 30 category winners of its annual Master Marketer competition, which recognizes best-in-class marketing efforts by independent grocery retailers served by UNFI’s wholesale distribution business.

United Natural Foods Announces CEO Succession Plan

September 30, 2020 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods, Inc. announced that Steven L. Spinner has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire as Chief Executive Officer after the conclusion of the term of his employment agreement on July 31, 2021, or earlier upon the appointment of a successor. Mr. Spinner has agreed to remain on the Board to serve as Executive Chairman following his retirement as CEO.

Goldman Sachs Wins Complete Dismissal of Claims Related to Financing of $ 3B Grocery Acquisition

On May 5, 2020, Justice Andrea Masley of the New York State Supreme Court’s Commercial Division dismissed claims against Cravath client Goldman Sachs, which was sued in January 2019 by its former client, United Natural Foods, Inc. (“UNFI”), the largest publicly traded distributor of natural, organic, specialty conventional grocery and non‑food products in the U.S. and Canada.

UNFI Names Stacey Kravitz President of Canadian Division

May 6, 2020 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods, Inc. announced that it has named Stacey Kravitz the new President of UNFI Canada, effective August 2, 2020.

UNFI Names Jim Gehr Chief Supply Chain Officer

May 4, 2020 United Natural Foods

In this role, Gehr will lead an organization of over 12,000 associates working across four regions and 59 distribution centers, delivering 1.3 billion cases annually to UNFI’s more than 30,000 customers.