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 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.

United Natural Foods Wraps Up Natural Winter Show in Las Vegas – Helps Retailers Prepare for Holiday Selling Season

October 2, 2023 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods, Inc. completed its 2023 schedule of shows and events, concluding it with a successful Natural Winter Show in Las Vegas, NV, which wrapped up on Thursday, September 28. Throughout the two-day event more than 2,000 attendees, representing hundreds of UNFI customers from across North America, connected with UNFI’s extensive community of suppliers offering a wide-ranging assortment across grocery, fresh, organic and specialty departments. The show also featured UNFI’s Professional Services offerings to retailers, which drive traffic, save time and money, and enhance the shoppers’ experience.

UNFI Expands Artisan Cheese Programs

June 5, 2023 United Natural Foods

The American Artisans program has doubled since its initial launch, United Natural Foods has announced the expansion of additional specialty cheese programs, including the European Artisan Program, French Air Program and new Midwest Select Program.

United Natural Foods Supplier Diversity Efforts Help Build More Equitable Food System

February 6, 2023 UNFI

With efforts to create a more inclusive supplier network, United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) announced that it doubled its year-over-year spend with diverse-owned suppliers during its 2022 fiscal year and has established a fiscal year 2023 goal for three percent of UNFI’s annual product spend to be with diverse-owned suppliers.