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PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will release financial results for its 13-week fiscal 2026 fourth quarter, and 52-week fiscal year ended August 1, 2026, the morning of Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Management will host a conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss results. 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, www.unfi.com . An online archive of the webcast will be available for 120 days. About United Natural Foods, Inc. 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 . Investor Contacts Steve Bloomquist 952-828-4144 [email protected] Media Contact Kristen Jimenez 404-906-8425 [email protected] Source: United Natural Foods, Inc.

Company aligns senior leadership structure to strengthen commercial capabilities, sharpen operational execution, and support long-term, profitable growth PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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 (Gen

Natural, functional, fresh, and private label products are poised to light up holiday shopping aisles PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- At its 2026 Holiday and Winter Selling Show at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) brought together more than 1,400 grocery retail representatives and 715 suppliers to connect and plan for the holiday and winter selling season. The show featured innovative products across natural, organic, fresh, specialty, and conventional grocery categories, including nearly 70 new-to-market brands. More than 1,400 grocery retail representatives and 715 suppliers gathered at UNFI’s 2026 Holiday and Winter Selling Show at Mohegan Sun to discover new products and prepare for the holiday and winter selling season. The event showcased innovative products across natural, organic, fresh, specialty, conventional, and private label categories, including nearly 70 new-to-market brands. “This show reflects our continued focus on strengthening capabilities to help our retail customers differentiate and compete, while also supporting suppliers as they grow their brands in diverse retail environments,” said Sandy Douglas, CEO of UNFI. “We were honored to recognize some of the fastest growing, most innovative brands through UNFI’s third annual Supplier Circle of Excellence Awards. We continue to build on our broad, high-quality assortment and bring our customers more opportunities to stand out and grow profitably in a dynamic marketplace.” Affordable Indulgence, Fresh Discovery, and Everyday Wellness Influence Holiday Shopping During the show, UNFI experts shared industry trends and category expertise to support retailers’ holiday growth strategies. Top trends include: Private label brands are reshaping holiday entertaining: Shoppers are increasingly looking to private brands for unique, holiday entertaining solutions that feel premium yet accessible. As shoppers look beyond everyday staples to seasonal favorites, gifts, and entertaining essentials, private brands are evolving from budget-friendly alternatives to trusted, must-have choices. Trend in Action: New products unveiled at the show, such as Essential Everyday Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark Bites and Woodstock Slightly Dipped Dark Chocolate Almonds, offer affordable, premium options for holiday entertaining. Essential Everyday high-protein, frozen breakfast sandwiches

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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. Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Performance (comparisons to third quarter fiscal 2025) Net sales decreased 4.2% to $7.7 billion, includes impact of approximately 450 basis points from optimization actions Net income of $33 million; Net income per diluted share (EPS) of $0.52 Adjusted EBITDA (1) increased 16.6% to $183 million Adjusted EPS (1) increased to $0.77 Net cash provided by operating activities of $98 million; Free cash flow (1) of $54 million Recent Financial and Operational Summary Narrowing ranges while maintaining fiscal-year midpoints for Net Sales, Net Income, EPS, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS Strengthened capabilities to add value for customers and suppliers while becoming more effective and efficient Diversified and growing new business pipeline reflects focus on supporting customers’ unique strategies Continued implementation of next-generation supply chain technologies and lean practices, which is improving fill rates, on-time deliveries and productivity 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 Reduced net debt to $1.63 billion and improved Net leverage ratio (1) to 2.5x, lowest since fiscal 2018 Repurchased approximately 990,000 shares in fiscal 2026 through the end of May for approximately $38 million

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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 . A link to the live audio webcast will be available on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.unfi.com via the “Events” link. About United Natural Foods, Inc. 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 www.unfi.com . INVESTOR CONTACTS Kristyn Farahmand Chief Strategy Officer 612-439-6625 [email protected] Steve Bloomquist Vice President, Investor Relations 952-828-4144 [email protected] Source: United Natural Foods, Inc.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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. 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 www.unfi.com . An online archive of the webcast will be available for 120 days. About United Natural Foods, Inc. 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 www.unfi.com . Investor Contacts Kristyn Farahmand 612-439-6625 [email protected] - or - Steve Bloomquist 952-828-4144 [email protected] Media Contact Kristen Jimenez 404-906-8425 [email protected] Source: United Natural Foods, Inc.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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 . A link to the live audio webcast will be available on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.unfi.com via the “Events” link. About United Natural Foods, Inc. 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 www.unfi.com . INVESTOR CONTACTS Kristyn Farahmand Chief Strategy Officer 612-439-6625 [email protected] Steve Bloomquist Vice President, Investor Relations 952-828-4144 [email protected] Source: United Natural Foods, Inc.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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. Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Performance (comparisons to second quarter fiscal 2025) Net sales decreased 2.6% to $7.9 billion, including a nearly 500 basis point impact from optimization actions Net income of $20 million; Net income per diluted share (EPS) of $0.31 Adjusted EBITDA (1) increased 23.4% to $179 million Adjusted EPS (1) increased to $0.62 Net cash provided by operating activities was $283 million; Free cash flow (1) was $243 million Recent Financial and Operational Summary Updating outlook to increase all profitability metrics and raise free cash flow, while reducing net sales Improving effectiveness and efficiency driven by network optimization, continued adoption of lean processes and high impact technology implementation On-time deliveries and productivity increased compared to prior year quarter Operating expenses declined nearly 6% and operating expense rate declined approximately 40 basis points 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 Repurchased nearly 750,000 shares for approximately $25 million “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

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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 . A link to the live audio webcast will be available on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.unfi.com via the “Events” link. About United Natural Foods, Inc. 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 www.unfi.com . INVESTOR CONTACTS Kristyn Farahmand Chief Strategy Officer 612-439-6625 [email protected] Steve Bloomquist Vice President, Investor Relations 952-828-4144 [email protected] Source: United Natural Foods, Inc.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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. 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 www.unfi.com . An online archive of the webcast will be available for 120 days. About United Natural Foods, Inc. 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 www.unfi.com . Investor Contacts Kristyn Farahmand 612-439-6625 [email protected] - or - Steve Bloomquist 952-828-4144 [email protected] Media Contact Kristen Jimenez 404-906-8425 [email protected] Source: United Natural Foods, Inc.

Fresh, wellness-forward products and experiences bring emerging opportunities for retailers to differentiate and compete PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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. 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. “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.” Five Trends Shaping Spring & Summer 2026* Perimeter gains ground – Increased adoption of GLP-1 medications and updated USDA guidelines are driving shoppers to seek healthier, attribute-forward foods. More shoppers are moving toward the perimeter in search of fresh, nutrient-dense options. Private brands accelerate innovation – The rising popularity of private brands , 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. Protein breaks traditional boundaries – 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) . Gut health goes mainstream – 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) . The return of simplicity – Shoppers are rediscovering the appeal of simple, minimally processed foods and traditional fats, gravitating toward shorter ingred

UNFI Foundation makes commitment to award $2 million to nonprofits advancing access to healthy, sustainable food in 2026 PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) today announced that the UNFI Foundation’s new “50 for 50” initiative 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. 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. 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. “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.” Douglas, Funk, and UNFI Foundation 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. “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.” UNFI Honors Legacy Partners: Sacramento Natural Foods Co‑op and Lundberg Family Farms <

Expects to drive sustainable, profitable growth and free cash flow from Fiscal 2025 to Fiscal 2028 Committed to increasing value for customers, suppliers, associates and shareholders PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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. “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.” Investor Day Highlights 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 Developing technology and innovation to drive a step-change in digital capabilities by focusing on improving simplicity, performance, and efficiency Investing in a next generation supply chain by methodically deploying advanced technologies and expanding Lean Daily Management processes across our network Maximizing productivity by streamlining SG&A, working to eliminate waste in our operations, and using our value delivery office to lead strategic transformation initiatives 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. Value Creation Framework: Fiscal 2025 – Fiscal 2028 Net sales Low-single digit average annual growth, ~$33 billion target for fiscal 2028 Adjusted EBITDA Low-double digit average annual growth, ~$800 million target for fiscal 2028 Free cash flow <