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Thank you, Progressive Grocer, for hosting the GenNext Awards, which honors up-and-coming grocery industry talent focused on advancing their businesses and, by extension, the entire grocery sector. Congratulations, Brian Rutherford, our Lead Category Manager for the East Region, for making a valuable impact within our category management team, creating value for our partners while supporting our winning culture, and helping us get better every day. Swipe to see pictures from the event. #UNFI #GenNext #ProgressiveGrocer #Grocery #Retail  

Last week, our President of Wholesale, Louis Martin, joined Progressive Grocer’s Gina Acosta at the Grocery Impact conference. In a fireside chat, Louis described UNFI’s new strategic focus on adding value for our partners, progress toward our sustainability goals, how we’re building an inclusive, winning culture – and more.     Watch the video above to read key takeaways from the conversation, and head to our newsroom for the full story: https://lnkd.in/gibpQHXA #UNFI #Leadership #Grocery #Retail #Sustainability

As we continue to honor our military veterans at UNFI and throughout the U.S., we’re sharing some words of encouragement from our team to other service members in the civilian workforce. Hear their perspectives on the unique skills and strengths that veterans can leverage as they grow their careers.  #VeteransDay #Veterans #UNFI #Armedforces #service #Community

On Veterans Day, we give thanks to all our U.S. military veterans for their service and their sacrifice. We’re proud to have over 3,500 U.S. veterans on our UNFI team, who bring valuable skills, experiences, and perspectives that help us get Better Every Day and Win Together. We asked veterans across UNFI how their military service has helped them succeed in their roles and embrace our core values. Hear how their unique experiences are helping UNFI build an inclusive, high-performing culture where everyone can reach their full potential.  Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyPnmkdE #VeteransDay #Veterans #UNFI #Armedforces #service #Community

Thank you, Progressive Grocer, for hosting the Top Women in Grocery (TWIG) Gala tonight, which celebrates the inspiring women leaders in the North American food retail and grocery industries, including three of our own UNFI team members.    Congratulations to Angie Balian, Barbara Doyle, and Alexis Gibbs, PHR Gibbs! We appreciate all you do to create value for our partners, support our winning culture, and strengthen the communities we serve.    Swipe to read more about how these amazing women are helping UNFI get better every day.  #UNFI #TWIG #Grocery #leaders #retail

This week, UNFI attended the 2024 NGA Executive Conference and Public Policy Summit, where we enjoyed connecting with industry leaders and federal representatives to discuss the future of the independent grocery industry. UNFI’s Matt Echols and Autumn Price participated in two panels to share how UNFI is helping our retail partners compete in a dynamic market and the importance of working across our industry with policymakers to improve food safety and transparency throughout the supply chain. Thank you, National Grocers Association, for bringing our industry together to align on shared goals and create a better future. #UNFI #PublicPolicy #Fresh #Retail #Consumer #Supplier #Grocery 

The UNFI Media Network (UMN), powered by Swiftly, is helping smaller grocers drive growth through personalized, real-time ads delivered right to their customers. Dierbergs, a regional grocery chain with 27 stores in the St. Louis area, has successfully engaged more shoppers and boosted sales by working with Swiftly, UNFI'S retail media network partner, on their marketing strategy. Find out more about how Dierbergs and grocers everywhere are standing out in today's competitive grocery landscape by utilizing retail media networks. https://lnkd.in/gEqswkiN #UMN #UNFI #Retail #Media #retailmedia #Shoppers #ads

At UNFI, we're committed to creating a more accessible and inclusive workplace for all. Join us in celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month as we shine a light on the talents and stories of UNFI's Disability Belonging and Innovation Group, DREAM BIG (Disability Belonging and Innovation Group), members! To find out more about DREAM BIG and UNFI's disability inclusion efforts, visit: https://lnkd.in/gyxtzyD7 #UNFI #disabilityinclusion #awareness #inclusion #disabilityawareness

Every year, 1-in-8 women in the United States is affected by breast cancer. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, UNFI associates across the country joined forces to show support for those affected by the disease. Living our core value to Do The Right Thing, UNFI distribution centers organized wellness weeks, offered free screenings, and made donations to the American Cancer Society. Many also took part in community walks to support fighters, honor survivors' stories, and inspire hope while celebrating their journeys. Swipe to see pictures of our associates in action. #UNFI #breastcancer #awareness #breastcancersurvivors #community

As we strive to become our industry’s most valued partner, we’re committed to building on our strengthened foundation and getting better every day in fiscal 2025. Learn about the progress we’ve made in our fiscal year 2024 and the top trends we’re continuing to explore in the year ahead as we focus on adding more value for our retailer and supplier partners across North America.  Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7DTTCR8 #UNFI #BetterFood #BetterFuture #Highlights #2024