United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) recognized five high-performing retailers of various sizes during its second Spring and Summer Selling Show of 2025 in Orlando, Florida. According to UNFI, the retailers are driving growth, innovation and community impact across the grocery retail industry. In a ceremony Feb. 12, UNFI’s second annual Customer Circle of Excellence Awards honored […]
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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.