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UNFI is the largest distributor of natural and organic foods in the U.S.A. and is currently distributing to more than 40 countries worldwide.  Natural and Organic Foods is a $36 billion business in the United States.  The demand has escalated consistently and this is now one of the fastest growing segments in grocery, frozen, health and beauty, and pet foods.

 

Organic Certification

Quality Assurance International

QAI Logo In 2002, UNFI became the first coast-to-coast natural products company certified in organic distribution.  Our certification by Quality Assurance International, a USDA accredited organic certification organization, means that we meet the stringent standards of the USDA National Organic Program and that we have all the required systems in place to verify and maintain the organic integrity of product through entire supply chain.  UNFI is the largest wholesale trader of organic goods, nationally, with over 6,000 SKU’s of organic products.

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USDA Organic SealWhen you see this seal on products, it tells you the product is 95% or more organic. There are three levels of organic standards:

  • 100% Organic
  • Organic: Foods consisting of at least 95% Organic Ingredients
  • Made with Organic Ingredients: Foods consisting of at least 70% Organic Ingredients

Organic food is produced without:

  • The use of conventional pesticides, fertilizers made with synthetic or petrochemical ingredients or sewage sludge
  • Bioengineering
  • Ionizing radiation
  • Genetically engineered seeds or artificial growth promoters

 

UNFI Distribution Centers

  • 3.0 million square feet of warehouse space, with future expansions planned
  • Extensive network of distribution centers across the United States

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UNFI distributes an extensive selection of high quality natural and organic products, including:

  • Bulk Foods
  • Frozen Foods
  • Foodservice Products
  • Dairy Products
  • Grocery Products
  • General Merchandise
  • Produce
  • Perishables
  • Health and Beauty
  • Personal Care
  • Nutritional Supplements

UNFI serves a wide variety of customers including:

  • Independent Natural Product Retailers
  • Supernatural Chains
  • Supermarkets
  • Convenience Stores
  • Foodservice and Institutions
  • Restaurants
  • Department Stores
  • Gift and Mail Order Retailers
  • Colleges and Universities

 

Contact us

Please complete our customer information form 
and email it to us at International Inquiry 
Phone: 860-779-2800, ext. 32313

UNFI
Corporate Headquarters
260 Lake Road
Dayville, CT 06241 USA