- Annual Meeting Webcast
December 9, 2010: UNFI announced that its Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be webcase on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 5:30 pm EST.
- FY11 First Quarter Results Announced
December 8, 2010: UNFI today announced results of the first quarter of FY2011. Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 totaled $1.053 billion, an increase of 19.0%, or $168.2 million, over net sales recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 of $884.8 million. This is the first time the Company has achieved over $1 billion in net sales during a quarter.
- UNFIs Solar Array Output
Solar Panel Output from UNFI's Solar Installations on the roofs of UNFI's Rocklin, CA and Dayville, CT Distribution Centers and UNFI headquarters in Providence, RI.
- Albert’s Organics Announces New Organic College
November 24, 2010: Albert’s Organics is pleased to announce the addition of an Organic College to their website. The new college offers the opportunity for retailers, merchandisers, buyers and associates to expand their knowledge through a series of lessons involving the history, evolution and present state of organics.
- UNFI York, PA Distribution Center Earns Energy Star
UNFI York, PA Distribution Center Earns Energy Star
November 3, 2010: The UNFI York, PA distribution center has earned the Energy Star designation from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The USEPA Energy Star is the national mark of energy excellence and was designed to encourage companies to
- UNFI Announces Partnership with Feeding America
November 2, 2010: UNFI is pleased to announce a new partnership with Feeding America, the leading domestic hunger-relief charity in the United States. UNFI’s commitment to the nationwide organization will focus on combating hunger in the communities the Company serves including through local food banks, soup kitchens, and shelters.
- UNFI Associates Participate in Volunteer Day
October 20, 2010: On September 24, 2010, 159 UNFI associates from 18 facilities across the country participated in the first Volunteer Day in support of the International Coastal Cleanup Project.
- UNFI Announces Completion of Common Stock Public Offering
October 6, 2010: UNFI announced today that it has completed the previously announced public offering of 4,427,500 shares of common stock, which includes 577,500 shares issued pursuant to the underwriters’ overallotment option.
- UNFI Offers Public Stock
October 1, 2010: UNFI Offers Public Stock UNFI will offer 3,850,000 shares of common stock at a price of $33.00 per share to the public, with a closing on October 6, 2010.
- UNFI Brings Green Energy to the Lancaster, TX Distribution Center
September 28, 2010: UNFI continues to prove their commitment to green by purchasing 6,200 MWh (megawatt hours) of electricity for the new Lancaster, TX, distribution center from EcoElectrons Renewable Energy.
- UNFI Support for the Organic Center
September 3, 2010: UNFI has pledged to donate $50,000 in Fiscal 2011 in support of the Organic Center's Mission and Vision.
- UNFI Implements Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
August 4, 2010: UNFI today announced that the hydrogen fuel cell technology project at its Sarasota, FL distribution center has been successfully completed and is fully operational.
- UNFI Donates $20,000 to The National Wildlife Federation
August 1, 2010: In response to associate inquiries and concerns about the environmental impact of the BP oil spill, and after researching options, UNFI has decided to partner with The National Wildlife Federation.
- UNFI Identifies Non-GMO Project Verified Items
July 6, 2010: UNFI's customer websites and publications now identify products that are Non-GMO Project Verified.
- UNFI Acquires Canadian Distribution Group
May 11, 2010: UNFI today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Canadian food distribution assets of the SunOpta Distribution Group business ("SDG") of SunOpta Inc. (Nasdaq: STKL, TSX: SOY), for total consideration of approximately CDN $68 million in cash. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by early June 2010. Upon closing, the SDG business will be operated through a wholly-owned subsidiary of UNFI, and will operate in Canada as UNFI Canada, Inc. Click here to read the full article
- UNFI Chosen 12th Most Trustworthy Company by Forbes
April 12, 2010: UNFI (Nasdaq: UNFI) has been chosen as the 12th most trustworthy mid-cap company in America by Forbes Magazine. Forbes’ relies on data provided by Audit Integrity, an independent financial analysis company and, to create the list, compiles data on over 8,000 companies to assess the quality of accounting practices and management.
- UNFI Establishes Guidelines for Products that Change Organic Status
March 30, 2010: UNFI has established guidelines for organic suppliers in the event that material changes are made to a product’s organic status.
- FY09 Third Quarter Earnings Announced
June 2, 2009: "Our record earnings in the third quarter reflect our continued focus on cash flow, market share and the further expansion and integration of our specialty business. We continued to benefit from lower diesel fuel costs, while improved operational efficiencies and expense control by all of our associates resulted in earnings that represented a 30% increase over the third quarter of fiscal 2008," said Steven Spinner, President and Chief Executive Officer.
- Hershey Import Company to Become Woodstock Farms
June 1, 2009: Hershey Import Company, UNFI’s Edison, NJ based manufacturing division, announced today that the company will be adopting the name of UNFI's Flagship Brand and will now be known as Woodstock Farms®.
- Use of UNFI Checks in Loan or Lottery Scams
May 8, 2009: It has come to the attention of UNFI management that UNFI checks are being distributed as part of scams involving loans and lottery activity. UNFI and its subsidiaries are not affiliated in any manner with any sort of loan transactions or lottery activity.
- UNFI and Hershey Import Co Unaffected by Pistachio Recall
April 13, 2009: UNFI & Hershey Import Company Are Unaffected by the Pistachio Recall Issued on March 31, 2009
- FY09 Second Quarter Report
February 24, 2009: UNFI Reports FY09 Second Quarter Highlights: Net sales increased 2.0% to $847.6 million compared to second quarter 2008; Net sales increased 4.5%, excluding the impact of UNFI Specialty; Net income totaled $13.6 million
- LEED Gold Certification Awarded to UNFI Ridgefield Distribution Center
February 18, 2009: LEED Gold Certificate for environmental design awarded to UNFI's Ridgefield Distribution Center. The facility utilizes 100% renewable energy and is the largest refrigerated distribution center to achieve Gold Certification by US Green Building Council.
- UNFI Opposes Dairy Labeling Regulations
December 15, 2008: UNFI opposes labeling regulations affecting organic dairy products. UNFI believes the proposed regulations would prevent truthful production claims concerning the non-use of synthetic growth hormones, toxic pesticides and antibiotics on dairy labels.
- UNFI and Walden Asset Management Issue Joint Statement
December 12, 2008: UNFI and Walden Asset Management have issued a joint statement concerning the development and implementation of a Code of Conduct for suppliers.