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UNFI’s Climate Goals Validated by Science Based Targets Initiative

June 1, 2022 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods, Inc. announced its science-based emissions reduction targets covering the organization’s operations and value chain have been validated and approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), making the Company among the first North American wholesale grocery distributors to adopt these targets. A core element of UNFI’s 2030 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda, Better for All, is a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, waste, and make progress on other key ESG priorities. …

UNFI Expands American Artisans Cheese and Specialty Program to New Warehouse, Doubling Size of Program

May 23, 2022 UNFI

Helping elevate artisanal cheese producers from family farms across the country, United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI), the largest publicly-traded grocery wholesaler and distributor in the U.S., announced today it has doubled the size of its American Artisan Cheese and Specialty Program. Launched in 2020 to give customers access to unique craft cheeses sourced from all over the nation, the program has been met with such enthusiasm, UNFI has expanded it to a second warehouse to serve customers in the Pacific Northwest. …

UNFI Expands Food Rescue and Recovery Efforts with Too Good To Go

May 11, 2022 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods, Inc. announced the expansion of its relationship with Too Good To Go, the innovative food waste reduction app and the largest business-to-consumer marketplace for surplus food. What began as a pilot program in UNFI’s Atlantic region has become one of the fastest growing solutions offered by UNFI Professional Services, with the number of retailers offering the program nearly doubling after the first year. …

UNFI Releases 2021 Better for All ESG and Social Impact Report: Adds Transparency Along Its Value Chain

March 15, 2022 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI), today released its fiscal year 2021 Better for All report, which covers UNFI’s progress toward its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments. The report takes a more holistic view of the Company’s value chain compared to previous editions and demonstrates accountability for the critical role it plays, given its position and scale, to drive change across the food industry. …

UNFI Appoints Louis Martin to Newly Created Role of Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer

March 9, 2022 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods, Inc. announced that Louis Martin has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, with oversight of the Company’s long-term growth strategy. Martin, who currently serves as President of the Global Walmart Customer Team at The …