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Category: UNFI

 

UNFI, short for United Natural Foods, Inc., has a unique history rooted in its formation through multiple mergers and acquisitions in the natural and organic food distribution sector.

Founded in 1996 through the merger of three regional distributors – Cornucopia Natural Foods, Mountain People’s Warehouse, and Blooming Prairie Cooperative – UNFI quickly became a major player in the distribution of natural and organic products. As of 2023, UNFI operates as a leading distributor across the United States and Canada.

Cub Foods logo
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, UNFI

Cub Foods Donates $200K To MN Food Banks, Nonprofits

by Shelby Team November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Cub Foods, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UNFI, will contribute more than $200,000 during the holiday season in monetary and in-kind support to more than 50 Minnesota food banks and nonprofits. “At Cub, we believe in doing more than just providing great food at a great value – we believe in strengthening the communities we call […]

UNFI distribution center in Riverside, California
Posted inSustainability News, News, UNFI, West

UNFI Completes Rooftop Solar Array At DC In Riverside, CA

by Shelby Team October 24, 2025October 27, 2025
Autumn Price NGA
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, National, News, UNFI

Price Receives NGA’s Pinnacle PAC Award

by Shelby Team October 23, 2025October 23, 2025
UNFI Sarasota Distribution Center
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, News, Southeast, Supply Chain News, UNFI

UNFI Debuts Distribution Center In Sarasota, FL

by Shelby Team September 9, 2025September 9, 2025
Hope & Main UNFI Nonprofit
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, National, News, UNFI

UNFI Foundation Donates $1.8M To 80 Nonprofits

by Shelby Team September 4, 2025September 4, 2025
UNFI David Best
Posted inExecutive News, News, Northeast, UNFI, Wholesaler/Distributor News

UNFI Appoints Best As President, CEO Of Retail

by Shelby Team August 5, 2025August 7, 2025
UNFI Winter and Holiday Selling Show in Connecticut
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, News, Northeast, UNFI

UNFI Highlights Top Industry Trends To Help Retailers Plan For Selling Season

by Shelby Team July 31, 2025July 31, 2025
UNFI Circle of Excellence West/Central
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, News, UNFI, West

UNFI Celebrates Grocery Retailers During Holiday, Winter Selling Show

by Shelby Team July 17, 2025August 28, 2025

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  • MGA Names Minnesota Grown Retailers Of The YearNovember 19, 2025

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