At UNFI, by nature we are driven to exceed the needs and expectations of our customers, associates, suppliers, shareholders, and communities. We are consistent. Dependable. Honest. Profitable. At UNFI, we focus on what’s important: you, your store, your brand, and your customer.
We distribute over 60,000 products and initiate leading-edge programs that move sales. We live and breathe excellence in delivery. We are committed to honoring relationships, working in collaboration, and mutual success. As importantly, we are driven by nature. We honor the earth and all it provides, and work in partnership with it. For more than 30 years, this is how we’ve conducted business, and this is how we’ll continue to do it.
A quick look at UNFI
- the largest national distributor of specialty, natural and organic products, with 18 distribution centers nationwide
- the largest customer for majority of our suppliers
- offering 60,000 items in all retail categories (more than any competitor) including natural, organic, organic produce, specialty, ethnic, kosher, general merchandise, health and beauty, nutritional supplement
- first to market with over 500 new products each month
- a team of industry professionals that have the experience, passion and knowledge to help substantially grow your business
- an industry leader in the “triple bottom line” – balanced environmental, social and economic performance - Click here for more information about UNFI's initiatives in green building, solar energy, Third World nutrition, and other projects
Experience and Committment
- UNFI is committed to maintaining the highest service levels in the industry -- in-stocks of 97+% & on-time deliveries of 98+%
- UNFI has the expertise to help new customers in transitioning businesses with little to no impact on sales
- We offer Purchasing and Category Management proficiency second to none in the industry - we can help you develop the best assortment and maximize profitable sale
We Are the Experts
UNFI's distribution operation is divided into five divisions: UNFI Eastern and Western Regions, UNFI Speciality Distribution Services, Albert's Organics and Select Nutrition. Each division is characterized by long experience and expertise in the area of focus.
Natural and Organic Products: UNFI Eastern and Western Regions have 30 years of experience in the natural and organic products industry. Serving customers across the US and internationally from 13 distribution centers with frozen, refrigerated, dry grocery, bulk, supplements, health and beauty, pet and general merchandise.
Speciality, Ethnic, Kosher, Natural and Organic, Health & Beauty, General Merchandise: UNFI Speciality Distribution Services has it all. Serving customers from 4 distribution centers in the Eastern US. More information
Organic Produce and Fresh Produce: Albert's Organics serves all major metropolitan areas with an extensive assortment of natural and organic produce, meat, dairy and other fresh product from 5 distribution centers. More information
Supplements and Health & Beauty Products: Select Nutrition offers a wide selection via mail order from distribution centers on the east and west coasts.
Do Business with Us!
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