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Thanks to Street Fight Magazine for talking with Louis Martin, UNFI President of Wholesale, about the benefits the UNFI Media Network, powered by Swiftly, is bringing to our customers. Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/gkrCN6Sx

Team UNFI was loud and PROUD at last weekend's 48th annual Rhode Island Pride Fest! Thank you to our LGBTQ+ associate network, PRIDE BIG, for contributing over 100 volunteer hours alongside our local businesses, peers, and LGBTQ+ brands, highlighting the importance of pride within our communities. Another big thank you to the several LGBTQ+- owned brands we partner with for generously donating products to give out at this year's parade. Together, we connected, celebrated, and emphasized the importance of inclusivity within our hometown of Providence.   Take a moment to check out the lively turnout from this year's parade! #UNFI #PRIDE #LGBTQ+ #UNFIPRIDE 

Often referred to as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Emancipation Day, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. It is a pivotal day in American history and is a symbol of freedom and liberation. UNFI is a proud sponsor of Juneteenth celebrations in Henrico, Minneapolis, and Providence, and we remain committed to equality as founding circle members of Acres - Cultivating Black Agriculture with the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

Yesterday, we were honored to receive the Hunger Champion Award from our partners Atlanta Community Food Bank in recognition of our ongoing work together. Millions of people living in the U.S. are food insecure, and we applaud the great work of organizations like ACFB who are making a difference every day. Matt Echols, our Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Chairman of the UNFI Foundation, accepted the award on behalf of the 400+ UNFI associates who work hard every day to deliver to safe, nutritious food to our metro Atlanta communities. As an important part of the food supply chain, UNFI is proud to work with local partners like the Atlanta Community Food Bank to help end hunger. In 2023, we donated over 52 million pounds of food to our food bank partners nationwide and look forward to continuing to make a difference together. #UNFI #FoodBank #community #donation

Congratulations to Angie Balian, Alexis Gibbs and Barbara Doyle for being named to Progressive Grocer 2024 Top Women in Grocery list! We’re proud of these inspiring women leaders and the 20+ women at UNFI who were nominated by their colleagues for their outstanding achievements in the North American food retail and grocery industries. All the winners and nominees inspire us to deliver better food and create a better future every day.  #PGTWIG #TopWomenInGrocery #UNFI 

Happy Father's Day to all our UNFI Dads and caregivers who work hard on and off the clock. We appreciate all you do! #UNFI #FathersDay

In celebration of National Dairy Month, we raised our glasses to CHEESE at the American Cheese Society’s Judging and Competition! Our UNFI Specialty team participated in this year's American Cheese Society (ACS) judging competition, the biggest event for American-made cheeses. We supplied refrigerated trailers containing 1,595 cheeses from 228 companies, allowing us to support a variety of cheese producers and their high-quality, artisanal cheese. All the leftover cheese was donated to a local Minnesota charity, Loaves and Fishes, whose mission is to provide healthy meals for Minnesotans in areas where need is greatest, because everyone deserves to meet their basic needs for food, dignity, and respect. Thanks to ACS for hosting a successful event and celebrating the craftsmanship and quality of artisanal cheese. Check out the highlights from this year's event! #AmericanCheese #ACSJudgingandCompetition #Dairymonth #Cheese #UNFI

Yesterday, UNFI celebrated the opening of a new distribution center in Manchester, PA, designed to support our customers' growth and provide an enhanced associate experience. Chief Supply Chain Officer Mark Bushway said, "This DC not only enables UNFI to improve the experience we deliver for our associates, customers and suppliers, it helps us service our food system responsibly. By strengthening our day-to-day operations and positioning our distribution footprint closer to our customers, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving our energy efficiency, while delivering even faster, better service to our customers every day."    During the ceremony, we also announced an expansion of our partnership with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to support our shared goal of combating hunger in the region. Thank you to all the associates, community partners, and local officials who helped make the grand opening a success. Watch the highlights below. #UNFI #Manchester #Distributioncenter #customers #foodsystems Big thanks to Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, Alex Baloga, Jeff Sault, Mark Bushway, Tim Grenvik, Dave Carl, Joe Arthur, Jake Stefan LEED AP, Andrew Armstrong, Chair David Naylor, Danielle O., and many others who were a part of yesterday's opening.

We are excited to announce that UNFI Canada has been honored with the prestigious 2024 HRDC Best Places to Work list (HRD Canada)! This award celebrates the outstanding collaborative culture that our employees have fostered and recognizes them as distinguished industry contributors. This recognition will continue to pave the way for UNFI Canada's dedication and commitment to delivering exceptional results. Congratulations!

Last week, UNFI hosted our third selling show of the season at Mohegan Sun! Over 5,000 customers, suppliers, and associates attended over two days to learn about the latest products and innovative solutions that help food retailers and suppliers create great shopper experiences and build strong brands. Thank you to everyone for connecting, attending, and learning at the UNFI Holiday Winter Show. To learn more about the show and our upcoming shows, visit the link: https://lnkd.in/gZ2iuiqA #UNFIMohegan #UNFIHolidayWinter #ONEUNFI #UNFI #BuiltForyourGrowth