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<span> <style type="text/css"> //<![CDATA[ .q4default .bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside } .q4default .bwalignl { text-align: left } .q4default .bwalignr { text-align: right; list-style-position: inside } .q4default .bwblockalignl { margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto } .q4default .bwcellpmargin { margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0 } .q4default .bwdoublebottom { border-bottom: 2.25pt double rgb(0, 0, 0) } .q4default .bwlistcircle { list-style-type: circle } .q4default .bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc } .q4default .bwnowrap { white-space: nowrap } .q4default .bwpadb3 { padding-bottom: 4px } .q4default .bwpadb4 { padding-bottom: 5px } .q4default .bwpadl0 { padding-left: 0 } .q4default .bwpadl1 { padding-left: 5px } .q4default .bwpadl12 { padding-left: 60px } .q4default .bwpadl4 { padding-left: 20px } .q4default .bwpadl8 { padding-left: 40px } .q4default .bwpadr0 { padding-right: 0 } .q4default .bwrowaltcolor0 { background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255) } .q4default .bwsinglebottom { border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0) } .q4default .bwtablemarginb { margin-bottom: 10px } .q4default .bwuline { text-decoration: underline } .q4default .bwvertalignb { vertical-align: bottom } .q4default .bwvertalignm { vertical-align: middle } .q4default .bwvertalignt { vertical-align: top } .q4default .bwwidth1 { width: 1% } .q4default .bwwidth10 { width: 10% } .q4default .bwwidth100 { width: 100% } .q4default .bwwidth12 { width: 12% } .q4default .bwwidth2 { width: 2% } .q4default .bwwidth3 { width: 3% } .q4default .bwwidth48 { width: 48% } .q4default .bwwidth49 { width: 49% } .q4default .bwwidth61 { width: 61% } .q4default .bwwidth62 { width: 62% } .q4default .bwwidth74 { width: 74% } .q4default .bwwidth8 { width: 8% } .q4default .bwwidth88 { width: 88% } .q4default .bwwidth9 { width: 9% } //]]>// </style> <div class="q4default"> <p> <span class="bw-dateline-wrapper">PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- </span> United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 (13 weeks) ended May 2, 2026.</p> <p> <b> <span class="bwuline">Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Performance (comparisons to third quarter fiscal 2025)</span> </b> </p> <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li>Net sales decreased 4.2% to $7.7 billion, includes impact of approximately 450 basis points from optimization actions</li> <li>Net income of $33 million; Net income per diluted share (EPS) of $0.52</li> <li>Adjusted EBITDA ⁽¹⁾ increased 16.6% to $183 million</li> <li>Adjusted EPS ⁽¹⁾ increased to $0.77</li> <li>Net cash provided by operating activities of $98 million; Free cash flow ⁽¹⁾ of $54 million</li> </ul> <p> <b> <span class="bwuline">Recent Financial and Operational Summary</span> </b> </p> <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li>Narrowing ranges while maintaining fiscal-year midpoints for Net Sales, Net Income, EPS, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS</li> <li>Strengthened capabilities to add value for customers and suppliers while becoming more effective and efficient<ul class="bwlistcircle"><li>Diversified and growing new business pipeline reflects focus on supporting customers’ unique strategies</li><li>Continued implementation of next-generation supply chain technologies and lean practices, which is improving fill rates, on-time deliveries and productivity</li><li>Reduced operating expenses by nearly 7% and operating expense rate by nearly 40 basis points, reflecting the benefits of network optimization and disciplined cost management</li></ul></li> <li>Reduced net debt to $1.63 billion and improved Net leverage ratio ⁽¹⁾ to 2.5x, lowest since fiscal 2018</li> <li>Repurchased approximately 990,000 shares in fiscal 2026 through the end of May for approximately $38 million</li> </ul>

<span> <style type="text/css"> //<![CDATA[ .q4default .bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside } //]]>// </style> <div class="q4default"> <p> <span class="bw-dateline-wrapper">PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- </span> United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will participate in the Oppenheimer 26^th Annual Consumer Growth & E-Commerce Conference. Chief Executive Officer, Sandy Douglas, will be part of a fireside chat beginning at 8:15 am Eastern Time on June 10, 2026<b>.</b></p> <p>A link to the live audio webcast will be available on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unfi.com&esheet=54547797&newsitemid=20260604599755&lan=en-US&anchor=www.unfi.com&index=1&md5=d7314c22a32562c88dbae2cf14e19875" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">www.unfi.com</a> via the “Events” link.</p> <p> <b>About United Natural Foods, Inc.</b> </p> <p>UNFI is North America's premier grocery wholesaler delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to more than 30,000 locations throughout North America, including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, ecommerce providers, and food service customers. UNFI also provides a broad range of value-added services and segmented marketing expertise, including proprietary technology, data, market insights, and shelf management to help customers and suppliers build their businesses and brands. As the largest full-service grocery partner in North America, UNFI is committed to building a food system that is better for all and is uniquely positioned to deliver great food, more choices, and fresh thinking to customers. To learn more about how UNFI is delivering value for its stakeholders, visit <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unfi.com&esheet=54547797&newsitemid=20260604599755&lan=en-US&anchor=www.unfi.com&index=2&md5=fa4c4f7af6fa9bd15fbe53ac59a80c8c" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">www.unfi.com</a>.</p> <p> <img alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&sty=20260604599755r1&sid=q4-prod&distro=nx&lang=en" style="width:0;height:0" /> <span class="bwct31415"></span></p> <div class="bw-contact-info-wrapper"><p> INVESTOR CONTACTS </p> <p> Kristyn Farahmand <br />Chief Strategy Officer <br />612-439-6625 <a href="mailto:kristyn.farahmand@unfi.com" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">kristyn.farahmand@unfi.com</a> </p> <p> Steve Bloomquist <br />Vice President, Investor Relations <br />952-828-4144 <a href="mailto:sbloomquist@unfi.com" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">sbloomquist@unfi.com</a> </p></div> <span class="bw-source-text-wrapper">Source: United Natural Foods, Inc.</span></div> </span>

<span> <style type="text/css"> //<![CDATA[ .q4default .bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside } .q4default .bwuline { text-decoration: underline } //]]>// </style> <div class="q4default"> <p> <span class="bw-dateline-wrapper">PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- </span> United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will release financial results for its 13-week fiscal 2026 third quarter, ended May 2, 2026, the morning of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Management will host a conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss results.</p> <p>To access the conference call, please dial (800) 715 - 9871 (U.S. toll-free) and reference conference ID number 5462932. An audio webcast of the conference call, and materials that will be referenced during the call, will be available via the Investors section of the Company's website <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unfi.com&esheet=54533249&newsitemid=20260511052877&lan=en-US&anchor=www.unfi.com&index=1&md5=67877b414ae69dcb016e74f9818c21d9" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">www.unfi.com</a>. An online archive of the webcast will be available for 120 days.</p> <p> <b>About United Natural Foods, Inc.</b> </p> <p>UNFI is North America's premier grocery wholesaler delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to more than 30,000 locations throughout North America, including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, ecommerce providers, and food service customers. UNFI also provides a broad range of value-added services and segmented marketing expertise, including proprietary technology, data, market insights, and shelf management to help customers and suppliers build their businesses and brands. As the largest full-service grocery partner in North America, UNFI is committed to building a food system that is better for all and is uniquely positioned to deliver great food, more choices, and fresh thinking to customers. To learn more about how UNFI is delivering value for its stakeholders, visit <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unfi.com&esheet=54533249&newsitemid=20260511052877&lan=en-US&anchor=www.unfi.com&index=2&md5=12092d09bc9e7eb5a4edc2993cba3382" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">www.unfi.com</a>.</p> <p> <img alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&sty=20260511052877r1&sid=q4-prod&distro=nx&lang=en" style="width:0;height:0" /> <span class="bwct31415"></span></p> <div class="bw-contact-info-wrapper"><p> <b><span class="bwuline">Investor Contacts </span></b><br />Kristyn Farahmand <br />612-439-6625 <br /><a href="mailto:kristyn.farahmand@unfi.com" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">kristyn.farahmand@unfi.com </a><br />- or - <br />Steve Bloomquist <br />952-828-4144 <br /><a href="mailto:steve.j.bloomquist@unfi.com" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">steve.j.bloomquist@unfi.com</a> </p> <p> <b><span class="bwuline">Media Contact </span></b><br />Kristen Jimenez <br />404-906-8425 <br /><a href="mailto:kristen.jimenez@unfi.com" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">kristen.jimenez@unfi.com</a> </p></div> <span class="bw-source-text-wrapper">Source: United Natural Foods, Inc.</span></div> </span>

<span> <style type="text/css"> //<![CDATA[ .q4default .bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside } //]]>// </style> <div class="q4default"> <p> <span class="bw-dateline-wrapper">PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- </span> United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will participate in the 38^th Annual Roth Conference. President and Chief Financial Officer, Matteo Tarditi, will be part of a fireside chat beginning at 2:00 pm Eastern Time on March 23, 2026<b>.</b></p> <p>A link to the live audio webcast will be available on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unfi.com&esheet=54447176&newsitemid=20260313447692&lan=en-US&anchor=www.unfi.com&index=1&md5=43c8406bd850ec6ff8616ebaefea9e30" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">www.unfi.com</a> via the “Events” link.</p> <p> <b>About United Natural Foods, Inc.</b> </p> <p>UNFI is North America's premier grocery wholesaler delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to more than 30,000 locations throughout North America, including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, ecommerce providers, and food service customers. UNFI also provides a broad range of value-added services and segmented marketing expertise, including proprietary technology, data, market insights, and shelf management to help customers and suppliers build their businesses and brands. As the largest full-service grocery partner in North America, UNFI is committed to building a food system that is better for all and is uniquely positioned to deliver great food, more choices, and fresh thinking to customers. To learn more about how UNFI is delivering value for its stakeholders, visit <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unfi.com&esheet=54447176&newsitemid=20260313447692&lan=en-US&anchor=www.unfi.com&index=2&md5=78c8620a071892a0248a3e1386c639fe" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">www.unfi.com</a>.</p> <p> <img alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&sty=20260313447692r1&sid=q4-prod&distro=nx&lang=en" style="width:0;height:0" /> <span class="bwct31415"></span></p> <div class="bw-contact-info-wrapper"><p> INVESTOR CONTACTS <br /> </p> <p> Kristyn Farahmand <br />Chief Strategy Officer <br />612-439-6625 <a href="mailto:kristyn.farahmand@unfi.com" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">kristyn.farahmand@unfi.com</a> </p> <p> Steve Bloomquist <br />Vice President, Investor Relations <br />952-828-4144 <a href="mailto:sbloomquist@unfi.com" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">sbloomquist@unfi.com</a> </p></div> <span class="bw-source-text-wrapper">Source: United Natural Foods, Inc.</span></div> </span>

<span> <style type="text/css"> //<![CDATA[ .q4default .bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside } .q4default .bwalignl { text-align: left } .q4default .bwalignr { text-align: right; list-style-position: inside } .q4default .bwblockalignl { margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto } .q4default .bwcellpmargin { margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0 } .q4default .bwdoublebottom { border-bottom: 2.25pt double rgb(0, 0, 0) } .q4default .bwlistcircle { list-style-type: circle } .q4default .bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc } .q4default .bwpadb3 { padding-bottom: 4px } .q4default .bwpadb4 { padding-bottom: 5px } .q4default .bwpadl0 { padding-left: 0 } .q4default .bwpadl1 { padding-left: 5px } .q4default .bwpadl3 { padding-left: 15px } .q4default .bwpadl6 { padding-left: 30px } .q4default .bwpadl9 { padding-left: 45px } .q4default .bwpadr0 { padding-right: 0 } .q4default .bwrowaltcolor0 { background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255) } .q4default .bwsinglebottom { border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0) } .q4default .bwtablemarginb { margin-bottom: 10px } .q4default .bwuline { text-decoration: underline } .q4default .bwvertalignb { vertical-align: bottom } .q4default .bwvertalignt { vertical-align: top } .q4default .bwwidth1 { width: 1% } .q4default .bwwidth10 { width: 10% } .q4default .bwwidth100 { width: 100% } .q4default .bwwidth2 { width: 2% } .q4default .bwwidth20 { width: 20% } .q4default .bwwidth48 { width: 48% } .q4default .bwwidth49 { width: 49% } .q4default .bwwidth58 { width: 58% } .q4default .bwwidth62 { width: 62% } .q4default .bwwidth74 { width: 74% } .q4default .bwwidth8 { width: 8% } .q4default .bwwidth88 { width: 88% } //]]>// </style> <div class="q4default"> <p> <span class="bw-dateline-wrapper">PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- </span> United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 (13 weeks) ended January 31, 2026.</p> <p> <b> <span class="bwuline">Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Performance (comparisons to second quarter fiscal 2025)</span> </b> </p> <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li>Net sales decreased 2.6% to $7.9 billion, including a nearly 500 basis point impact from optimization actions</li> <li>Net income of $20 million; Net income per diluted share (EPS) of $0.31</li> <li>Adjusted EBITDA ⁽¹⁾ increased 23.4% to $179 million</li> <li>Adjusted EPS ⁽¹⁾ increased to $0.62</li> <li>Net cash provided by operating activities was $283 million; Free cash flow ⁽¹⁾ was $243 million</li> </ul> <p> <b> <span class="bwuline">Recent Financial and Operational Summary</span> </b> </p> <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li>Updating outlook to increase all profitability metrics and raise free cash flow, while reducing net sales</li> <li>Improving effectiveness and efficiency driven by network optimization, continued adoption of lean processes and high impact technology implementation<ul class="bwlistcircle"><li>On-time deliveries and productivity increased compared to prior year quarter</li><li>Operating expenses declined nearly 6% and operating expense rate declined approximately 40 basis points</li></ul></li> <li>Net leverage ratio ⁽¹⁾ declined sequentially to 2.7x, lowest since fiscal 2023; now expect to be ~2.3x by year-end, meaningfully lower than prior target of ≤ 2.5x by year-end fiscal 2026</li> <li>Repurchased nearly 750,000 shares for approximately $25 million</li> </ul> <p>“In the second quarter, disciplined execution of our value creation strategy delivered growth in profitability and free cash flow ahead of our projections, which enabled us to further strengthen our balance sheet and increase our financial flexibility. With a sharpened focus on our growing $90 billion target addressable market, we are working to help differentiat

<span> <style type="text/css"> //<![CDATA[ .q4default .bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside } //]]>// </style> <div class="q4default"> <p> <span class="bw-dateline-wrapper">PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- </span> United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will participate in this year’s UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference. President and Chief Financial Officer, Matteo Tarditi, will be part of a fireside chat beginning at 8:00 am Eastern Time on March 12, 2026<b>.</b></p> <p>A link to the live audio webcast will be available on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unfi.com&esheet=54442468&newsitemid=20260309585160&lan=en-US&anchor=www.unfi.com&index=1&md5=9ee52aec835abe63b4ac5c0c59d544cd" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">www.unfi.com</a> via the “Events” link.</p> <p> <b>About United Natural Foods, Inc.</b> </p> <p>UNFI is North America's premier grocery wholesaler delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to more than 30,000 locations throughout North America, including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, ecommerce providers, and food service customers. UNFI also provides a broad range of value-added services and segmented marketing expertise, including proprietary technology, data, market insights, and shelf management to help customers and suppliers build their businesses and brands. As the largest full-service grocery partner in North America, UNFI is committed to building a food system that is better for all and is uniquely positioned to deliver great food, more choices, and fresh thinking to customers. To learn more about how UNFI is delivering value for its stakeholders, visit <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unfi.com&esheet=54442468&newsitemid=20260309585160&lan=en-US&anchor=www.unfi.com&index=2&md5=6a966f4cdbdcdfcae213b2903496697f" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">www.unfi.com</a>.</p> <p> <img alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&sty=20260309585160r1&sid=q4-prod&distro=nx&lang=en" style="width:0;height:0" /> <span class="bwct31415"></span></p> <div class="bw-contact-info-wrapper"><p> INVESTOR CONTACTS <br />Kristyn Farahmand <br />Chief Strategy Officer <br />612-439-6625 <a href="mailto:kristyn.farahmand@unfi.com" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">kristyn.farahmand@unfi.com</a> </p> <p> Steve Bloomquist <br />Vice President, Investor Relations <br />952-828-4144 <a href="mailto:sbloomquist@unfi.com" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">sbloomquist@unfi.com</a> </p></div> <span class="bw-source-text-wrapper">Source: United Natural Foods, Inc.</span></div> </span>

<span> <style type="text/css"> //<![CDATA[ .q4default .bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside } .q4default .bwuline { text-decoration: underline } //]]>// </style> <div class="q4default"> <p> <span class="bw-dateline-wrapper">PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- </span> United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will release financial results for its 13-week fiscal 2026 second quarter, ended January 31, 2026, the morning of Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Management will host a conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss results.</p> <p>To access the conference call, please dial (800) 715 - 9871 (U.S. toll-free) and reference conference ID number 5462932. An audio webcast of the conference call, and materials that will be referenced during the call, will be available via the Investors section of the Company's website <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unfi.com&esheet=54423846&newsitemid=20260213946297&lan=en-US&anchor=www.unfi.com&index=1&md5=d1eb15fbb36b389772b28065611c25cc" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">www.unfi.com</a>. An online archive of the webcast will be available for 120 days.</p> <p> <b>About United Natural Foods, Inc.</b> </p> <p>UNFI is North America's premier grocery wholesaler delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to more than 30,000 locations throughout North America, including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, ecommerce providers, and food service customers. UNFI also provides a broad range of value-added services and segmented marketing expertise, including proprietary technology, data, market insights, and shelf management to help customers and suppliers build their businesses and brands. As the largest full-service grocery partner in North America, UNFI is committed to building a food system that is better for all and is uniquely positioned to deliver great food, more choices, and fresh thinking to customers. To learn more about how UNFI is delivering value for its stakeholders, visit <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unfi.com&esheet=54423846&newsitemid=20260213946297&lan=en-US&anchor=www.unfi.com&index=2&md5=d98b32a66d482e5c012f50095cd69f04" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">www.unfi.com</a>.</p> <p> <img alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&sty=20260213946297r1&sid=q4-prod&distro=nx&lang=en" style="width:0;height:0" /> <span class="bwct31415"></span></p> <div class="bw-contact-info-wrapper"><p> <b><span class="bwuline">Investor Contacts </span></b><br />Kristyn Farahmand <br />612-439-6625 <br /><a href="mailto:kristyn.farahmand@unfi.com" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">kristyn.farahmand@unfi.com </a><br />- or - <br />Steve Bloomquist <br />952-828-4144 <br /><a href="mailto:steve.j.bloomquist@unfi.com" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">steve.j.bloomquist@unfi.com</a> </p> <p> <b><span class="bwuline">Media Contact </span></b><br />Kristen Jimenez <br />404-906-8425 <br /><a href="mailto:kristen.jimenez@unfi.com" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">kristen.jimenez@unfi.com</a> </p></div> <span class="bw-source-text-wrapper">Source: United Natural Foods, Inc.</span></div> </span>

<span> <style type="text/css"> //<![CDATA[ .q4default .bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside } .q4default .bwlistdecimal { list-style-type: decimal } .q4default .bwmarginl1 { margin-left: 30px } //]]>// </style> <div class="q4default"> <div class="bw-subheadline-wrapper"> <p class="bwalignc"> <i>Fresh, wellness-forward products and experiences bring emerging opportunities for retailers to differentiate and compete</i> </p> </div> <p><span class="bw-dateline-wrapper">PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- </span> At its 2026 Spring and Summer Selling Show in Orlando, Fla., United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) brought more than 3,400 retailers and suppliers together to explore innovative products and help customers create value for their shoppers this spring and summer selling season.</p><div id="bwbodyimg" style="width: 480px; float:left; padding-left:0px; padding-right:20px; padding-top:0px; padding-bottom:0px;"><img alt="UNFI’s 2026 Spring and Summer Selling Show in Orlando, Fla., brought more than 3,400 grocery retailers and suppliers together to explore innovative products and industry trends reshaping shopper expectations." src="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260211888439/en/2717428/4/Image_1_Trade_Show_Floor.jpg" /><p style="font-size:85%;">UNFI’s 2026 Spring and Summer Selling Show in Orlando, Fla., brought more than 3,400 grocery retailers and suppliers together to explore innovative products and industry trends reshaping shopper expectations.</p></div><p>“As the grocery industry rapidly evolves, UNFI is focused on helping retailers identify and scale emerging trends across our broad network of suppliers,” said Louis Martin, President of Conventional Grocery Products and UNFI Chief Commercial Officer. “We’re partnering with our customers to offer compelling value, unique product assortments, innovative merchandising programs, and services that help them stand apart from the competition.”</p><p><b>Five Trends Shaping Spring & Summer 2026*</b></p><ol class="bwlistdecimal"><li><b>Perimeter gains ground –</b> Increased adoption of GLP-1 medications and updated USDA guidelines are driving shoppers to seek healthier, attribute-forward foods. More shoppers are <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unfi.com%2Fnews-and-resources%2Farticles%2Fnews%2Fa-fresh-differentiator-for-2026.html&esheet=54422388&newsitemid=20260211888439&lan=en-US&anchor=moving+toward+the+perimeter&index=1&md5=92985a586c08a2c3a0c549e8d2539505" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">moving toward the perimeter</a> in search of fresh, nutrient-dense options.</li><li><b>Private brands accelerate innovation – </b> The <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unfi.com%2Fnews-and-resources%2Farticles%2Fnews%2Fhow-private-brands-are-helping-grocers-meet-evolving-consumer-needs.html&esheet=54422388&newsitemid=20260211888439&lan=en-US&anchor=rising+popularity+of+private+brands&index=2&md5=5bd4fff75e0b1be91d4cf1c39085b9db" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">rising popularity of private brands</a>, now found in roughly 90% of households, is fueling a wave of new product development ⁽¹⁾. Private brands are driving innovation and loyalty as shoppers seek more value for every dollar.</li><li><b>Protein breaks traditional boundaries – </b> While poultry, eggs, dairy, and meat remain dominant, consumers are broadening their protein sources—with growth in protein shakes, powders, bars, and fortified everyday items⁽²⁾.</li><li><b>Gut health goes mainstream –</b> More than 80% of consumers say gut health matters, and over half expect to prioritize it even more in the next few years — putting fiber rich products on a similar trajectory to protein enhanced foods⁽³⁾.</li><li><b>The return of simplicity –</b> Shoppers are rediscovering the appeal of simple, minimally processed foods and traditional fats, gravitating toward shorter ingred

<span> <style type="text/css"> //<![CDATA[ .q4default .bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside } .q4default .bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc } //]]>// </style> <div class="q4default"> <div class="bw-subheadline-wrapper"> <p class="bwalignc"> <i>UNFI Foundation makes commitment to award $2 million to nonprofits advancing access to healthy, sustainable food in 2026</i> </p> </div> <p><span class="bw-dateline-wrapper">PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- </span> United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) today announced that the UNFI Foundation’s new <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unfi.com%2Fnews-and-resources%2Farticles%2Fnews%2Funfi-foundation-announces-50-for-50-grant-initiative-to-commemorate-unfis-50th-anniversary.html&esheet=54407159&newsitemid=20260129616429&lan=en-US&anchor=%26%238220%3B50+for+50%26%238221%3B+initiative&index=1&md5=2d9de40c060e4c4cc1554c22cda9bdf4" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">“50 for 50” initiative</a> will award 50 grants to nonprofit organizations covering all 50 U.S. states in 2026. In honor of UNFI’s 50^th anniversary, the Foundation plans to distribute a total of $2 million to programs that strengthen local food systems across the U.S. and Canada.</p><div id="bwbodyimg" style="width: 480px; float:left; padding-left:0px; padding-right:20px; padding-top:0px; padding-bottom:0px;"><img alt="The UNFI Foundation awards its first “50 for 50” grant to representatives from Food Finders at UNFI’s Spring & Summer Selling Show in Long Beach, Calif. To celebrate UNFI’s 50th anniversary, the Foundation will distribute 50 grants covering all 50 U.S. states throughout 2026." src="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260129616429/en/2705721/4/Image_Caption_1_Grantee_Check_Presentation.jpg" /><p style="font-size:85%;">The UNFI Foundation awards its first “50 for 50” grant to representatives from Food Finders at UNFI’s Spring & Summer Selling Show in Long Beach, Calif. To celebrate UNFI’s 50th anniversary, the Foundation will distribute 50 grants covering all 50 U.S. states throughout 2026.</p></div><p>The announcement was made during UNFI’s first Spring and Summer Selling Show of 2026 in Long Beach, Calif., honoring the state where UNFI was founded in 1976. At the show, UNFI Chief Executive Officer Sandy Douglas and UNFI Co-Founder and Board Member Michael Funk joined 3,500 of the Company’s retail customers, suppliers, and community partners to celebrate five decades of partnership and purpose.</p><p>“For 50 years, UNFI has believed that better food builds stronger communities,” said Sandy Douglas, UNFI CEO. “As we mark this milestone, we want to honor the people and partners who share that belief and work every day to make our industry vibrant, resilient, and sustainable. The UNFI Foundation’s ‘50 for 50’ initiative is another way to recognize this work – and invest in a better shared future.”</p><p>Douglas, Funk, and <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unfifoundation.org%2F&esheet=54407159&newsitemid=20260129616429&lan=en-US&anchor=UNFI+Foundation&index=2&md5=7e762bee1a884f6139899d9b00c9fd04" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">UNFI Foundation</a> Chair Matt Echols presented the first “50 for 50” grant — a $10,000 donation — to Food Finders, a Southern California nonprofit that recovers surplus, wholesome food and redistributes it to communities facing food insecurity. In 2024 alone, Food Finders rescued more than 15 million pounds of food, turning potential waste into millions of meals.</p><p>“We’re honored to be the first grantee of the UNFI Foundation’s ‘50 for 50’ initiative,” said Diana Lara, Executive Director of Food Finders. “This support helps us continue expanding our food recovery efforts and ensures more families across Southern California have access to nutritious meals.”</p><p><b>UNFI Honors Legacy Partners: Sacramento Natural Foods Co‑op and Lundberg Family Farms</b></p><

<span> <style type="text/css"> //<![CDATA[ .q4default .bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside } .q4default .bwblockalignl { margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto } .q4default .bwcellpmargin { margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0 } .q4default .bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc } .q4default .bwnowrap { white-space: nowrap } .q4default .bwpadl0 { padding-left: 0 } .q4default .bwtablemarginb { margin-bottom: 10px } .q4default .bwuline { text-decoration: underline } .q4default .bwvertalignt { vertical-align: top } .q4default .bwwidth100 { width: 100% } .q4default .bwwidth20 { width: 20% } .q4default .bwwidth3 { width: 3% } .q4default .bwwidth77 { width: 77% } //]]>// </style> <div class="q4default"> <div class="bw-subheadline-wrapper"> <p class="bwalignc"> <b>Expects to drive sustainable, profitable growth and free cash flow from Fiscal 2025 to Fiscal 2028</b> </p> <p class="bwalignc"> <b>Committed to increasing value for customers, suppliers, associates and shareholders</b> </p></div> <p><span class="bw-dateline-wrapper">PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- </span> United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) today is hosting its 2025 Investor Day in New York City. At the event, the Company will highlight its strategic priorities, operating focus, and long-term financial algorithm.</p><p>“We are advancing our strategy and building unique capabilities to help our customers and suppliers more effectively differentiate and compete in the marketplace,” said Sandy Douglas, UNFI’s Chief Executive Officer. “We have been successfully executing the strategy we introduced over a year ago, and we are continuing to pursue our aspiration to become the food retail industry’s most valued partner. With our improved financial position and scaled network, we are poised for continued profitable growth and value creation.”</p><p><span class="bwuline">Investor Day Highlights</span></p><ul class="bwlistdisc"><li>Creating new capabilities to add value for retailers and suppliers, including in customer stewardship, merchandising and supplier support, professional and digital services, and private brands</li><li>Developing technology and innovation to drive a step-change in digital capabilities by focusing on improving simplicity, performance, and efficiency</li><li>Investing in a next generation supply chain by methodically deploying advanced technologies and expanding Lean Daily Management processes across our network</li><li>Maximizing productivity by streamlining SG&A, working to eliminate waste in our operations, and using our value delivery office to lead strategic transformation initiatives</li></ul><p>UNFI is also updating its long-term financial algorithm to reflect these initiatives and will provide further insights into these updated targets at today’s event.</p><p><span class="bwuline">Value Creation Framework: Fiscal 2025 – Fiscal 2028</span></p><table cellspacing="0" class="bwtablemarginb bwblockalignl bwwidth100"><tr><td class="bwvertalignt bwpadl0 bwwidth20" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="height:37px;"><ul class="bwlistdisc"><li>Net sales</li></ul></td><td class="bwwidth3" colspan="1" rowspan="1"></td><td class="bwvertalignt bwpadl0 bwwidth77" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="height:37px;"><p class="bwcellpmargin">Low-single digit average annual growth, ~$33 billion target for fiscal 2028</p></td></tr><tr><td class="bwvertalignt bwpadl0 bwnowrap bwwidth20" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><ul class="bwlistdisc"><li>Adjusted EBITDA</li></ul></td><td class="bwwidth3" colspan="1" rowspan="1"></td><td class="bwvertalignt bwpadl0 bwwidth77" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p class="bwcellpmargin">Low-double digit average annual growth, ~$800 million target for fiscal 2028</p></td></tr><tr><td class="bwvertalignt bwpadl0 bwwidth20" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><ul class="bwlistdisc"><li>Free cash flow</li></ul></td><td class="bwwidth3" colspan="1" rowspan="1"></td><td class="bwvertalignt bwpadl0 bwwidth77" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><