United Natural Foods Appoints Andre Persaud as President and Chief Executive Officer of Retail

November 2, 2023 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods announced the appointment of Andre Persaud as President and Chief Executive Officer of Retail, effective November 6, 2023. Persaud will lead the Company’s two retail banners, CUB (located primarily in Minnesota) and Shoppers Food Warehouse (located primarily in Washington D.C. and Maryland).

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.

United Natural Foods Announces the Appointment of New Independent Directors as Part of its Transformation Plan to Drive Shareholder Value Creation

September 28, 2023 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods, Inc. announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors (“Board”) as part of the Company’s ongoing customer and supplier focused transformation plan and commitment to strong corporate governance and shareholder value creation.

United Natural Food Breaks Ground on New Sarasota Distribution Center

August 17, 2023 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods, Inc. announces it is breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art distribution center (DC), just north of Sarasota, FL. The new DC replaces an aging facility and will incorporate the latest in leading warehouse technology to increase efficiency in selecting, packing, and loading processes.