United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has introduced its retail media network for independent and regional grocery retailers across the U.S. The UNFI Media Network, powered by Swiftly, a provider of retail technology, tools and solutions, is intended to bring retail technology solutions to UNFI’s network of more than 30,000 customer locations and about 11,000 brand […]
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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.
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UNFI Extends Distribution Partnership With Whole Foods Market
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has extended its wholesale grocery distribution partnership with Whole Foods Market, an affiliate of Amazon.com, by entering into an extension of the current distribution agreement. The term of the extended distribution agreement between the parties will run through May 2032, replacing the prior agreement that was set to expire in […]
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UNFI Selects Samsara To Accelerate Fleet Safety, Sustainability
To achieve new sustainability and safety progress, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has adopted Samsara vehicle telematics, asset gateways, environmental monitors and video-based safety. “The safety, efficiency and sustainability improvements UNFI will make with Samsara will help us change our business for the better,” said Gregory Tieder, senior director of corporate logistics at the Providence, Rhode […]