unfi-20260707

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

______________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 7, 2026


UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	001-15723 (Commission File Number)	05-0376157 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

15 Park Row West, Suite 302, Providence, RI 02903
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (401) 528-8634


N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01	UNFI	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).


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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 7, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of United Natural Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Giorgio Matteo Tarditi, the Company’s current President and Chief Financial Officer, as the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, and Louis Martin, the Company’s current President of Conventional Grocery Products and UNFI Chief Commercial Officer, as Chief Commercial Officer, effective on August 3, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). The Board also appointed Alfredo Luchini, 42, to the role of Chief Financial Officer, effective August 10, 2026.

Mr. Luchini most recently served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Carrier Climate Solutions Americas, an externally reported segment of Carrier Global Corporation that manufactures and sells residential, light commercial and commercial HVAC applications and aftermarket products in North and Latin America, since January 2024. Prior to this role, Mr. Luchini served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Global Comfort Solutions business unit at Carrier from July 2022 to December 2023 and as Vice President of Finance at Engie, a France-based global utility company that develops, builds and operates power plants globally, from January 2021 to June 2022. Previously, Mr. Luchini spent more than a decade at General Electric in progressively senior finance roles, including leadership positions within GE Renewable Energy and GE’s Corporate Audit Staff. Mr. Luchini holds a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Politecnico University in Milan, Italy.

In connection with Mr. Luchini’s appointment as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, the Company provided Mr. Luchini with an offer letter (the “Luchini Offer Letter”), pursuant to which Mr. Luchini will receive an annual base salary of $800,000 and an annual cash bonus with a value of 100% of his base salary based on achievement of certain fiscal year goals and objectives, which will be prorated for the 2027 fiscal year based on his start date. Mr. Luchini’s annual equity award will be targeted at $2,000,000 beginning with the fiscal 2027 award, which award will be in the form of time-based restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance-based restricted stock units (“PSUs”), in the same proportion and on the same or similar terms as the long-term incentive awards granted to similarly situated executives of the Company and further subject to the terms and conditions of the respective award agreements evidencing the grant. In addition, Mr. Luchini will receive a $1,500,000 sign-on equity award in the form of RSUs that will vest ratably over three years beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. Mr. Luchini will receive a $150,000 cash sign-on bonus, payable thirty (30) days after his start date. Mr. Luchini may participate in the Company’s health and wellness and retirement benefit plans and programs in accordance with the terms of such plans.

In addition, the Company intends to enter into a Change in Control Agreement and Indemnification Agreement with Mr. Luchini in connection with his appointment as Chief Financial Officer, each of which is substantially consistent with the agreements entered into with the Company’s other similarly situated executive officers. Mr. Luchini will be covered by the Company’s Executive Severance Plan (the “Severance Plan”).

The foregoing description of the terms and conditions of the Luchini Offer Letter is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Luchini Offer Letter, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1. A summary of the material terms of the form of Change in Control Agreement is included in, and a copy of the form of Change in Control Agreement is filed with, the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 8, 2018. The form of Indemnification Agreement is filed with the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 27, 2024, filed on March 6, 2024. A summary of the material terms of the Severance Plan is included in, and a copy of the Severance Plan is filed with, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 2, 2025, filed on October 1, 2025.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Luchini and any other person pursuant to which he was named Chief Financial Officer of the Company and no family relationships among any of the Company’s directors or executive officers and Mr. Luchini. There are no transactions involving the Company and Mr. Luchini that the Company would be required to report pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K in connection with his appointment as Chief Financial Officer.

In connection with Mr. Tarditi’s appointment as the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, the Company provided Mr. Tarditi with an offer letter (the “Tarditi Offer Letter”), pursuant to which he will receive an increase in his base salary from $848,000 per year to $890,000, Mr. Tarditi’s bonus target will remain at 100%, and, effective for the fiscal 2027 annual grant, Mr. Tarditi’s target long-term incentive compensation will be increased from $2,500,00 to $2,625,000. The foregoing description of the terms and conditions of the Tarditi Offer Letter is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Tarditi Offer Letter, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.2.

The additional information required by Form 8-K Item 5.02(c)(2) and (3) regarding Mr. Tarditi is incorporated herein by reference from the Company’s Form 8-K filed on March 6, 2024.

In connection with these changes, Mark Bushway, the Company’s President of Natural, Organic, Specialty & Fresh Products and UNFI Chief Supply Chain Officer, will be leaving the Company. Mr. Bushway has agreed to stay with the Company to support a smooth transition through January 1, 2027, and will hold the title of Chief Supply Chain Officer from the Effective Date until his departure.

Because his separation results in a qualifying termination, Mr. Bushway will receive severance benefits to which he is entitled pursuant to the terms of the Severance Plan. The Severance Plan contains certain restrictive covenants that will remain in place for the period of time contemplated by the Severance Plan as well as a release of claims and waiver against the Company. Mr. Bushway’s outstanding equity awards will vest on a prorated basis as provided for upon a Separation from Service without Cause, as set forth in the Company’s Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of the press release announcing the leadership changes, including those described above in Item 5.02, issued by the Company on July 9, 2026, is being furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Exhibit 99.1 shall not be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits


Exhibit No.						Description

10.1						Offer Letter, dated July 7 , 2026, between the Company and Alfredo Luchini
10.2						Offer Letter, dated July 7 , 2026, between the Company and Matteo Tarditi
99.1						Press Release, dated July 9, 2026
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.

By:			/s/ MAHRUKH HUSSAIN
Name:			Mahrukh Hussain
Title:			General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Date: July 9, 2026

Exhibit 10.1

July 7, 2026

Alfredo Luchini

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Dear Alfredo,

I am pleased to extend this employment opportunity as Chief Financial Officer reporting directly to me. Your first day of employment with UNFI (the “Company”), and the effective date of this letter will be on or about August 10, 2026, the “Start Date”. This offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and form I-9.

The following information outlines the details of your new position with the Company:

•Base Salary: You will be paid an annual salary of $800,000. Your salary will be paid on a bi-weekly basis in accordance with the Company’s payroll practices. Pay dates currently occur every other Friday.

•Sign On Bonus: You will be awarded a sign-on bonus of $150,000, payable within the first thirty (30) days of service. The sign-on bonus is contingent upon signing the payback agreement included with this letter.

•Annual Incentive Program: You will be eligible to participate in UNFI’s Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) targeted at 100% of your base salary with the ability to earn up to 200% of your target. The payout is based on achievement of certain fiscal year goals and objectives and may be higher or lower based on factors such as performance, impact to the organization and leader discretion. Your participation in UNFI’s AIP will be prorated based on your role and start date within the current fiscal year. This annual incentive will be payable in conjunction with all year-end incentive payments.

•Equity Incentive Program: Subject to approval by the Compensation Committee, you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Program starting in fiscal year 2027 (commencing August 2, 2026). The equity target for your role is expected to be $2,000,000; however, the actual value of your grant may be higher or lower than that amount based on factors such as performance, impact to the organization and leader discretion. The Company will grant you a long-term incentive award at the same time and on the same terms as long-term incentive awards are granted to similarly situated associates of the Company (subject to the special provisions described below) and on a date on which the Company is not subject to a blackout period under its Insider Trading Policy (expected to be in October 2026). Most recently these awards were granted in a combination of 40% restricted stock units (RSUs) (three-year ratable vesting on each anniversary of the grant date) and 60% performance stock units (PSUs) (with three-year cliff vesting and subject to achievement of pre-set performance objectives). The Company, at its discretion, from time to time may change, modify, amend, or terminate this incentive plan, policy, program, or award value.

•Additional One-Time Grant: You will also be granted a one-time restricted stock unit award with a grant date value of $1,500,000 and such award will be granted by the Company on or about the first trading date following the Start Date on which the Company is not subject to a blackout period (~September 2026) under its Insider Trading Policy. These units will vest ratably over three years on each anniversary of the grant date. This equity award will be subject to the terms and conditions of the equity incentive

plan pursuant to which the award is granted and the terms and conditions of the award agreement evidencing the award.

•Annual Merit: Our annual performance review cycle takes place at the end of the fiscal year which runs from August through July. You may be eligible to receive a merit increase at the end of the current fiscal year.

•Benefits Coverage: You will become eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death/dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending account coverages on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. You will be required to timely enroll in those coverages.

•Flexible Paid Time Off: The Company believes that it is important for all associates to take time off to re-energize. We also believe that associates should take responsibility for managing the integration of work and life by managing the needs of the business and their own personal need to spend time away from work rejuvenating. Associates are encouraged to take time off as needed. Time off is not accrued or tracked. UNFI also offers seven (7) paid holidays and 1 additional floating holiday pursuant to Company policy.

•401K: You will be eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Plan after 30 days of service if you meet the age requirement of 21 or older. Shortly after 30 days of service, you will be automatically enrolled to contribute 3% of your eligible pay unless you take action. You will receive a notice to your home address indicating your automatic enrollment date and you can either change your contribution rate, elect to contribute on an after-tax Roth basis, or opt-out prior to becoming automatically enrolled. After 6 months of employment and age 21 or older, the Company will match 50% of the first 8% of eligible compensation contributed to the Company’s 401(k) Plan per pay period. The Plan has a three-year cliff vesting schedule which applies to Company matching contributions and begins on your date of hire. If you are a rehire, you will not go through the automatic enrollment process.

•Severance: You will be entitled to severance benefits consistent with similarly situation officers, which benefits will include the following which are documented in the UNFI Executive Severance Plan (the “Severance Plan”) filed on the Company’s Form 10-K dated October 1, 2025. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms described herein, the terms of the Severance Plan shall control. If the Company terminates your employment without Cause, or you resign for Good Reason, then the Company shall continue to pay you your base salary in effect as of the date of such termination or resignation for a period of one (1) year, subject to applicable withholding and deductions. In addition, the Company shall pay you, subject to applicable withholding and deductions, any Earned Incentive Compensation (as defined in the Severance Plan), when such Earned Incentive Compensation would otherwise be payable, if the Employee’s employment was not terminated. If the Company terminates your employment without Cause, or you resign for Good Reason, the Company shall also pay you a lump sum of $35,000 that you may use to procure group health plan coverage for yourself and your eligible dependents or otherwise.

The severance benefits described herein shall be subject to terms and conditions similar to those applicable in the employment arrangements of other similarly situated Company officers.

in a Change in Control Agreement substantially in the form of Change in Control Agreement filed on the Company’s Form 8-K dated November 8, 2018. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of the Change in Control Agreement and those described herein, the terms of the Change in Control Agreement shall control. If your employment is terminated without Cause within two years following a Change in Control, or if you resign for Good Reason within such two year period, then the Company shall pay you, in a lump sum, an amount equal to two times the sum of (a) your base salary in effect as of the date of such termination or resignation (or, if greater, the base salary set forth in this letter) plus (b) your annual incentive bonus payment at target levels of performance, which total amount shall be subject to applicable withholding and deductions and shall be paid within sixty (60) days of such termination or resignation. In addition, if your employment is terminated without Cause within two years following a Change in Control, or if you resign for Good Reason within such two-year period, you shall be entitled to your annual incentive bonus payment, prorated for your time of employment, based on actual performance and payable at the time it would otherwise be paid had your employment not terminated, subject to applicable withholding and deductions. The LTI Grant, and any other equity or equity-based awards will become fully vested following a Change in Control (with all performance-based criteria deemed met at target levels of performance) upon your termination of employment if your employment is terminated by the Company without Cause or if you resign for Good Reason within two years after a Change in Control. If the Company terminates your employment without Cause, or you resign for Good Reason, within two years after a Change in Control, the Company shall also pay you a lump sum of $105,000 that you may use to procure group health plan coverage for yourself and your eligible dependents or otherwise.

The Change in Control severance benefits described herein shall be subject to terms and conditions similar to those applicable in the employment arrangements of other similarly situated Company officers.

•Restrictive Covenants: By accepting and signing this offer of employment, and effective as of the first day of your employment with the Company, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in the “Restrictive Covenant Agreement”. Please read the Restrictive Covenant Agreement carefully and consult legal counsel, if necessary, to ensure you fully understand these provisions. You agree that the compensation described in this offer constitutes mutually-agreed upon consideration for the Restrictive Covenant Agreement.

•State Travel Withholdings: You will be required to track your travel to identify the state(s) (aside from your home state) in which you have performed work. UNFI will attribute your earnings to the applicable states, which means that you may have taxable earnings and appropriate withholdings reported to more than one state.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. Your employment with UNFI will be “at will”. This means that your employment is for no definite period of time and may be terminated at any time by you or the company with or without cause for any lawful reason. The “at will” status of your employment can be modified only by a written individual contract signed by you and the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Company.

This letter states the full terms of our offer of employment and supersedes all previous offers or other communications by any representative of the company regarding the terms of your employment.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, our offer of employment is contingent upon, and will not be binding upon the Company or you until the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the first paragraph of this letter and the commencement of your employment with the Company.

If you agree with the terms of employment described above, please sign and return to the undersigned a copy of this letter. We look forward to you joining UNFI and are confident your skills and expertise will make an immediate contribution to the growth of our company.

Sincerely,

Sandy Douglas

/s/ Alfredo Luchini

July 7, 2026

Alfredo Luchini

Date

Exhibit 10.2

July 7, 2026

Matteo Tarditi

Dear Matteo,

I am pleased to extend this promotional opportunity as President & Chief Operating Officer reporting directly to me. The effective date of this letter will be on or about August 3, 2026, the “Start Date”.

The following information outlines the details of your new position with the Company:

•Base Salary: You will be paid an annual salary of $890,000. Your salary will continue to be paid on a bi-weekly basis in accordance with the Company’s payroll practices. Pay dates currently occur every other Friday.

•Annual Incentive Program: You will continue to be eligible to participate in UNFI’s Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) targeted at 100% of your base salary with the ability to earn up to 200% of your target. The payout is based on achievement of certain fiscal year goals and objectives and may be higher or lower based on factors such as performance, impact to the organization and leader discretion. This annual incentive will be payable in conjunction with all year-end incentive payments.

•Equity Incentive Program: Subject to approval by the Compensation Committee, you will continue to be eligible to participate in the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Program starting in fiscal year 2027 (commencing August 2, 2026). The equity target for your role is expected to be $2,625,000; however, the actual value of your grant may be higher or lower than that amount based on factors such as performance, impact to the organization and leader discretion. The Company will grant you a long-term incentive award at the same time and on the same terms as long-term incentive awards are granted to similarly situated associates of the Company (subject to the special provisions described below) and on a date on which the Company is not subject to a blackout period under its Insider Trading Policy (expected to be in October 2026). Most recently these awards were granted in a combination of 40% restricted stock units (RSUs) (three-year ratable vesting on each anniversary of the grant date) and 60% performance stock units (PSUs) (with three-year cliff vesting and subject to achievement of pre-set performance objectives). The Company, at its discretion, from time to time may change, modify, amend, or terminate this incentive plan, policy, program, or award value.

•Annual Merit: Our annual performance review cycle takes place at the end of the fiscal year which runs from August through July. You may be eligible to receive a merit increase after the end of fiscal 2027.

•Benefits Coverage: You will continue to be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death/dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending account coverages.

•401K: You will continue to be eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Plan after 30 days of service if you meet the age requirement of 21 or older. Shortly after 30 days of service, you will be automatically enrolled to contribute 3% of your eligible pay unless you take action. You will receive a notice to your home address indicating your automatic enrollment date and you can either change your contribution rate, elect to contribute on an after-tax Roth basis, or opt-out prior to becoming automatically enrolled. After 6 months of employment and age 21 or older, the Company will match 50% of the first 8% of eligible compensation contributed to the Company’s 401(k) Plan per pay period. The Plan has a three-year cliff vesting schedule which applies to Company matching contributions and begins on your date of hire. If you are a rehire, you will not go through the automatic enrollment process.

The severance benefits described herein shall be subject to terms and conditions similar to those applicable in the employment arrangements of other similarly situated Company officers.

•Change in Control: You will be entitled to severance benefits in connection with a Change in Control consistent with similarly situated officers, which benefits will include the following and be documented in a Change in Control Agreement substantially in the form of Change in Control Agreement filed on the Company’s Form 8-K dated November 8, 2018. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of the Change in Control Agreement and those described herein, the terms of the Change in Control Agreement shall control. If your employment is terminated without Cause within two years following a Change in Control, or if you resign for Good Reason within such two year period, then the Company shall pay you, in a lump sum, an amount equal to two times the sum of (a) your base salary in effect as of the date of such termination or resignation (or, if greater, the base salary set forth in this letter) plus (b) your annual incentive bonus payment at target levels of performance, which total amount shall be subject to applicable withholding and deductions and shall be paid within sixty (60) days of such termination or resignation. In addition, if your employment is terminated without Cause within two years following a Change in Control, or if you resign for Good Reason within such two-year period, you shall be entitled to your annual incentive bonus payment, prorated for your time of employment, based on actual performance and payable at the time it would otherwise be paid had your employment not terminated, subject to applicable withholding and deductions. The LTI Grant, and any other equity or equity-based awards will become fully vested following a Change in Control (with all performance-based criteria deemed met at target levels of performance) upon your termination of employment if your

employment is terminated by the Company without Cause or if you resign for Good Reason within two years after a Change in Control. If the Company terminates your employment without Cause, or you resign for Good Reason, within two years after a Change in Control, the Company shall also pay you a lump sum of $105,000 that you may use to procure group health plan coverage for yourself and your eligible dependents or otherwise.

•Restrictive Covenants: By accepting and signing this offer of employment, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in the “Restrictive Covenant Agreement”. Please read the Restrictive Covenant Agreement carefully and consult legal counsel, if necessary, to ensure you fully understand these provisions. You agree that the compensation described in this offer constitutes mutually-agreed upon consideration for the Restrictive Covenant Agreement.

This letter states the full terms of our offer of employment and supersedes all previous offers or other communications by any representative of the company regarding the terms of your employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, our offer of employment is contingent upon, and will not be binding upon the Company or you until the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the first paragraph of this letter and the commencement of your employment with the Company.

If you agree with the terms of employment described above, please sign and return to the undersigned a copy of this letter. Were confident your skills and expertise will continue to make immediate contributions to the growth of our company.

Sincerely,

Sandy Douglas

/s/ Giorgio Matteo Tarditi

July 7, 2026

Giorgio Matteo Tarditi

Date

Exhibit 99.1

United Natural Foods Announces Leadership Updates to Accelerate Value Creation Strategy

Company aligns senior leadership structure to strengthen commercial capabilities, sharpen operational execution, and support long-term, profitable growth.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – July 9, 2026 – United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced leadership updates to strengthen execution of the Company’s strategy, focused on adding value for customers and suppliers while improving effectiveness and efficiency.

These updates, effective August 3, 2026, are designed to align UNFI’s leadership structure more closely with its strategy, helping the Company accelerate capability building, sharpen operational execution, and continue strengthening its financial performance.

Matteo Tarditi will become President and Chief Operating Officer, with responsibility for UNFI’s product sales organizations, enterprise customer relationships, supply chain operations, technology, and lean implementation. As President and Chief Financial Officer, Tarditi demonstrated operational depth and discipline that consistently improved UNFI’s financial performance and customer service capabilities. Bringing sales, operations, and technology together under Tarditi’s leadership is expected to better align UNFI’s operational execution with its customers’ unique growth strategies, in turn supporting shared, profitable growth in an evolving marketplace.

Louis Martin will serve as Chief Commercial Officer, with a sharper focus on accelerating UNFI’s commercial strategy and capabilities, including conventional and natural merchandising, supplier partnerships and services, private brands, professional and digital services, and revenue growth management. Building on the strong progress Martin has led over the past two years, he and his team will continue developing value-added programs, services, data, and insights to help customers and suppliers differentiate and profitably grow.

Alfredo Luchini will join UNFI as Chief Financial Officer beginning August 10, 2026, focused on advancing UNFI’s financial objectives to support long-term, profitable growth and shareholder value. Previously, he served as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Carrier Climate Solutions Americas, leading the finance function for an $11 billion business segment of Carrier Global Corporation. Luchini brings global finance experience across complex organizations, including leadership roles in transformation, integration, and financial planning, which will support UNFI’s continued focus on disciplined execution, financial performance, and value creation.

UNFI Chief Executive Officer Sandy Douglas said, “These moves reflect the strength of our team and our commitment to aligning our leadership structure with the next chapter of UNFI’s value creation strategy. Matteo, Louis, and Alfredo each bring unique capabilities that will help us strengthen execution, create more value for our customers and suppliers, and continue building a more effective, efficient, and sustainable UNFI.”

As part of these changes, Mark Bushway, President of Natural, Organic, Specialty & Fresh Products and UNFI Chief Supply Chain Officer, will be leaving the Company on January 1, 2027. Bushway will serve as Chief Supply Chain Officer and work closely with Tarditi to ensure a smooth transition over the coming months.

“Throughout Mark’s 23-year career at UNFI, he has strengthened our supply chain and taken great pride in developing strong leaders across our business,” Douglas said. “We thank Mark for his enduring contributions and look forward to continuing our journey to build UNFI’s next generation supply chain under Matteo’s leadership.”

Tarditi, Martin, and Luchini will report directly to Douglas as members of the Company’s senior leadership team, alongside Danielle Benedict (Chief Human Resources Officer), David Best (President & Chief Executive Officer, Retail), Mark Bushway (Chief Supply Chain Officer), Matt Echols (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer), Mahrukh Hussain (General Counsel & Corporate Secretary), and Mario Maffie (Chief Information Officer).

About UNFI

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is a leading North American grocery wholesaler, providing a broad assortment of natural, organic, specialty, fresh, conventional, and private label products to approximately 30,000 retail locations. The company supports independent, regional, and national grocers with access to a wide assortment of products from thousands of established and emerging suppliers, delivered through a scaled, technology-enabled distribution network. UNFI provides a broad range of value-added data, insights, programs, and services to help retailers differentiate their stores and grow profitably, while connecting suppliers to a diverse and dynamic retail ecosystem. With a strategic focus on adding value and improving effectiveness and efficiency, UNFI is committed to creating long-term, shared value for all its stakeholders. To learn more, visit www.unfi.com.

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