United Natural Foods (UNFI), the largest publicly traded wholesale distributor to the natural and organic foods industry, aims to enhance its position by expanding its customer base in existing and emerging markets

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Introduction

United Natural Foods (UNFI), the largest publicly traded wholesale distributor to the natural and organic foods industry, aims to enhance its position by expanding its customer base in existing and emerging markets. It seeks to penetrate into new distribution channels and territories in order to fuel its performance and profitability.



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Highlights

UNFI´s operations comprise three principal divisions: the wholesale division, which includes the company´s broadline distribution business, Albert´s and Select Nutrition; the retail division, which includes 12 retail stores; and the manufacturing division, which includes Hershey Imports and its branded product lines.



UNFI offers product offering, with over 40,000 natural and organic products comprising national, regional and private label brands and distribution products. It offers products in six categories: grocery and general merchandise, produce, perishables and frozen foods, nutritional supplements, bulk and food service products and personal care items.



In November 2007, the company merged with Millbrook Distribution Services (Millbrook), a privately held subsidiary of Distribution Holdings. The merger is expected to accelerate UNFI´s expansion into a number of high-growth business segments, and also capture an immediate market share in the fast-growing specialty foods market.



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