As part of its “50 for 50” initiative marking the company’s 50th anniversary, United Natural Foods Inc. and the UNFI Foundation will award $2 million in grants to 50 nonprofits across all U.S. states in 2026. The announcement came during UNFI’s first Spring and Summer Selling Show of 2026 in Long Beach, California, honoring the […]
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KeHE Distributors To Host 2026 Summer Show Feb. 4-5 In Denver, CO
KeHE Distributors will host the 2026 KeHE Summer Show Feb. 4-5 in Denver, Colorado, with additional access on the KeHE CONNECT platform Jan. 28-Feb. 13. The event will feature more than 900 booths, including some 800 center store exhibitors and 100 fresh suppliers, with 1,000-plus retailers expected to attend. It gives KeHE’s partners the opportunity […]
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Retailers Embrace PWADC ‘Savings In A SNAP’ Digital Program
With grocery costs continuing to rise and uncertainty surrounding federal nutrition assistance programs, Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Company has rolled out an innovative coupon initiative designed to help consumers stretch their food budgets further. Launched Nov. 1, the Savings in a SNAP digital program focuses on staple items like eggs, milk, potatoes, pasta, tuna and […]
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KeHE Adds Former Comcast President Steven A. White To Board
KeHE Distributors has appointed Steven A. White to its board of directors, effective Feb. 1. White brings extensive consumer packaged goods and distribution experience from leadership roles at PepsiCo and Colgate-Palmolive. He most recently served as president and special counsel to the CEO at Comcast, where he supported enterprise leadership development, digital equity initiatives and […]
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Founder’s Son Takes Over As Bay Food Brokerage CEO
Florida-based Bay Food Brokerage has completed a planned leadership transition, with Cammie Chatterton transitioning to founder and chairwoman of the board and her son, Chris, taking her place as CEO and becoming sole owner of the company. The company said the transition marks the culmination of a multi-year succession plan designed to ensure continuity and […]
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UNFI Details Value Creation Strategy, Sets Long-Term Financial Targets
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) outlined its multi-year value creation strategy and long-term financial targets during its 2025 Investor Day event in New York City, emphasizing sustained profitable growth, investment in capabilities for customers and suppliers and enhanced cash-flow generation. The company said it expects to drive low-single digit average annual net sales growth through […]
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Certco Inc. Receives 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces Award
Certco Inc. has been recognized with USA Today‘s 2026 Top Workplaces Award, which honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate. Winners were recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. USA Today […]
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UNFI Reports Q1 Fiscal 2026 Results, Adjusted EBITDA Up 24.6%
On Dec. 2, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) reported first quarter fiscal 2026 results for the 13 weeks ended Nov. 1, with adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increasing 24.6 percent to $167 million despite a slight decline in net sales. The Providence, Rhode Island-based wholesaler posted net sales of $7.8 billion, […]