United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is narrowing in on its Western United States business partnerships. Most recently, the distributor concluded its first comprehensive product and solution regional selling show in San Diego, California, featuring its complete range of natural, conventional, fresh, and organic products and total store solutions.
“We are excited to showcase our wall-to-wall representation of natural, organic, fresh, and conventional products,” said Steve Dietz, UNFI’s Chief Customer Officer. “We’re helping our suppliers expand their product reach while helping our retailers access more of the right products for their markets, at competitive prices. Our suppliers and products span from top-selling national brands to local one-of-a-kind innovators, and are ready to connect with our retailers, whether single store operators, small local chains, larger regional chains, or national accounts. Our professional services team and vendors are on-site as well, to help retailers save money.”
The two-day event brought together more than 5,500 domestic and international attendees, representing hundreds of UNFI customers, and connected them with UNFI’s extensive network. Suppliers offered a comprehensive product assortment, spanning grocery, fresh, natural, organic, and specialty departments. According to a press release, the show also featured UNFI’s Professional Services, which is focused on driving growth and efficiency for retailers.
The show included:
“It was great to see the full range of products and services that UNFI offers all in one show,” said Ryan White, Program Category Manager at New Seasons Market. “We appreciate the way they partner with us and help us identify new trends and bring us new products, assist in supplier negotiations, and source great deals. They are key to our continued growth and success.”
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