UNFI's own Supplier Diversity Manager, Lori Rodriques (she, her, hers), shared today "Why supporting diverse-owned brands and multicultural products is critical to retail success" at Newtopia Now. Here are a few top takeaways: 1. UNFI is focused on tailored programs to help drive growth opportunities for over 30,000 retail stores. 2. Our programs for diverse suppliers can help increase their success and reach, ensuring equal access to purchasing opportunities. 3. Supplier Diversity helps businesses enhance innovation and competitiveness. 4. Supplier Diversity is responsive to new trends, giving early adopter retailers a competitive edge. Join us tomorrow for day 2! #NewtopiaNow2024 #UNFI #BuiltForyourGrowth #SupplierDiversity
UNFI
Food and Beverage Services
Providence, RI 116,827 followers
Better Food. Better Future.
About us
UNFI is North America’s Premier Food Wholesaler. We transform the world of food for our associates, customers, suppliers and the families we serve every day. With deeper full store selection and compelling brands for every aisle, built on an unmatched heritage in great food and fresh thinking. And smarter food solutions, from fulfillment to insights and beyond, that help entrepreneurs and major brands alike unlock their full potential and transform their businesses – for the better. Better Food. Better Future.
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- Industry
- Food and Beverage Services
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Providence, RI
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1978
- Specialties
- Wholesale distribution of natural and organic and specialty foods and products
Locations
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Primary
313 Iron Horse Way
Providence, RI 02908, US
Employees at UNFI
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Reporting live from Newtopia Now! If you're at the show, stop by booths 426 and 326 to learn more about UNFI's innovative products, programs, and services designed to help our suppliers and retailers achieve their goals and create a better future. Swipe to see what's happening on the show floor! #NewtopiaNow2024 #UNFI #BuiltForyourGrowth #SupplierDiversity
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Join us in celebrating Women's Equality Day with WIN BIG, UNFI's Belonging and Innovation Group for women and allies. WIN is 800 members strong, committed to supporting each other and embracing diverse perspectives, fueling professional growth, and inspiring everyone to reach their full potential. Today and every day, we honor all the women who make our industry stronger, including our woman-owned suppliers, retail partners, and the women leading the way at UNFI. Watch below to hear a few of the recent achievements they’re most proud of. #UNFI #Womensequality #equality #belonging #diversity
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Join us next week at Newtopia Now! Visit UNFI at Booth 426 to learn about our unique product selection, merchandising programs, digital solutions, and more. Our team looks forward to connecting retailers and suppliers with insights and resources to support their growth in today’s competitive market. Plus, don’t miss our keynote, “Why supporting diverse-owned brands and multicultural products is critical to retail success,” on Monday, Aug. 26, at 10:30 a.m. in the Represent Pavillion. UNFI Supplier Diversity Manager Lori Rodriques will discuss the steps retailers can take to implement strong supplier diversity goals, establish partnerships with diverse-owned brands, and more! #NewtopiaNow2024 #UNFI #BuiltForyourGrowth #SupplierDiversity
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Thanks to all the partners who attended our UNFI Selling Shows in 2024! Looking ahead to 2025, our lineup of shows is designed to provide retailers and suppliers with access to innovative products, programs, and services that unlock new growth opportunities. Be sure to mark your calendars with our 2025 show dates. To learn more about our upcoming 2025 Show schedule contact your account or supplier manager for more information. Stay tuned for further updates! #UNFI #BuiltForyourGrowth #UNFISpringSummer #UNFIHolidayWinter
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The UNFI Foundation is strengthening its support for partners and programs that are improving access to quality food and protecting the planet we share. To support this goal, the Foundation has awarded $1.5 million in grants to 61 nonprofit organizations that align with one or more of its new priorities: climate smart agriculture, food access innovations, food equity, and local food economies. We are inspired by each organization’s commitment to building a better food system and look forward to supporting their continued progress as they drive systemic change throughout the food system. Watch the video below to learn more! #UNFI #UNFIFoundation #FoodAccess #FoodEquity #Community
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As our industry continues preparing to implement the FDA’s Food Traceability Rule, UNFI has partnered with the National Grocers Association to create a Step-by-Step Guide with tools and best practices to help retailers and suppliers stay ahead as comprehensive technology solutions are being explored. Together, we remain in contact with industry stakeholders and the U.S. FDA on workable solutions for implementing this new rule, and we look forward to supporting a safer, more transparent food system in the communities we serve. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gz_s8JCN
📰 NGA and UNFI Release Traceability Guide NGA and UNFI are pleased to announce the release of the highly-anticipated Step-by-Step Guide to FDA Traceability! This essential resource, a complimentary benefit available to all NGA members, was written and designed to help independent grocers achieve compliance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods” rule efficiently and effectively. “We are excited to partner with NGA on this resource to help independent grocers stay ahead as our industry continues preparing for the new Food Traceability rule,” said UNFI Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Matt Echols. ➡ Visit NGA's Traceability Center to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gz_s8JCN ➡ NGA members can request their complimentary guide online: https://lnkd.in/gN_T6qDH ➡ Non-members can access it for an additional fee: https://lnkd.in/gdHPCrbr Learn more in today's press release: https://lnkd.in/gSBdxTt5
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At UNFI, we believe we can create a better future in our communities by improving access to quality food while protecting the planet we all share. We thank FMI- The Food Industry Association for recognizing UNFI’s Responsible Sourcing Program with their 2024 Community Uplift Awards as an Honorable Mention in the Social Impact category. UNFI is committed to advancing responsible sourcing through initiatives such as Impact Investing to advance regenerative agriculture, supporting the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) ACRES Program, and providing UNFI Foundation grants to organizations focused on sustainable food systems and food equity. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-cqaMgj #UNFI #agriculture #foodsystems #socialimpact #foodequity
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This week, connection and innovation took center stage at UNFI’s 4th selling show of the season! Over two days, more than 2,100 customers explored over 1,500 products, programs, and services to help them profitably grow during the holiday season. Highlights included emerging, diverse-owned brands, Monster Buys, the UNFI Media Network, and our exciting Pitch Slam, all designed to help customers and suppliers succeed and win in their markets. To learn more about the show and our future events, click here: https://lnkd.in/gmBjkQmV #UNFIMediaNetwork #UNFI #UNFIMinneapolis #Customer #Suppliers #Brands #Foodindustry
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We are live on day 2 of UNFI's Holiday and Winter Show! Yesterday, we had the opportunity to engage with suppliers and customers, gaining valuable insights into the newest products and strategies to support their growth. Today, UNFI team members are available until 3 p.m. to connect and share solutions to help customers and suppliers grow in today's market! Another congratulations to the winner of our fourth Pitch Slam of the year, Like Air, and their creativity shown last night! #UNFIMinneapolis #UNFIHolidayWinter #ONEUNFI #UNFI #BuiltForyourGrowth
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