United Natural Foods Successfully Concludes First Full-Assortment Selling Show in San Diego

February 13, 2024 United Natural Foods

The two-day event brought together more than 5,500 attendees, representing hundreds of UNFI customers, and connected them with UNFI’s extensive network of suppliers offering a comprehensive product assortment, spanning grocery, fresh, natural, organic, and specialty departments. The show also featured UNFI’s Professional Services, which is focused on driving growth and efficiency for retailers.

United Natural Foods Expands Supply Chain Evolution with Implementation of A.I.-Powered Warehouse Automation System in its New Manchester Distribution Center

January 30, 2024 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods, Inc. announced plans to implement an A.I.-powered robotic automation system in its soon-to-be-completed distribution center (DC), in Manchester, PA. This advanced system, manufactured by Symbotic, is the second installation for UNFI and part of the Company’s commitment to further enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its distribution center network.

United Natural Foods Releases Updated Selling Show 2024 Schedule

January 5, 2024 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods, Inc. released its updated selling show schedule for 2024. As part of UNFI’s mission to help customers and suppliers win in the marketplace, all UNFI selling shows will now showcase the full spectrum of products and services that better aligns with customer buying behavior, instead of focusing shows exclusively on natural and organic or conventional products.

United Natural Foods Appoints Andre Persaud as President and Chief Executive Officer of Retail

November 2, 2023 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods announced the appointment of Andre Persaud as President and Chief Executive Officer of Retail, effective November 6, 2023. Persaud will lead the Company’s two retail banners, CUB (located primarily in Minnesota) and Shoppers Food Warehouse (located primarily in Washington D.C. and Maryland).

United Natural Foods Deploys New Zero-Emission Refrigerated Delivery System at its West Sacramento Distribution Center

October 17, 2023 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods announces that it is taking its next steps toward a zero-emissions future by deploying two battery-electric semi-trucks and five regenerative electric refrigerated trailer systems. UNFI is deploying the trucks and trailers in the Sacramento and Gilroy, California markets, just in time for the peak holiday selling season.