“UNFI has been an amazing partner and source for specialty cheese for Nugget Market’s for years. I am always impressed by their high-quality selection on local products as well as imported goods. Their creativeness and innovation are what make the specialty industry so exciting. They are always on the hunt for the best products out there to bring to me and my team.”
Jaclyn Neff Director of Specialty Cheese, Nugget Markets
Unparalleled Assortment as Your Fresh Food Distributor
We are one of the largest fresh distributors in North America, with a complete product selection in Produce, Floral, Bakery, Deli, Specialty Cheese, Meat and Seafood.
1,333
plus unique SKUs
50+
suppliers in our network
117 million
pounds of bananas shipped annually
Year-Round Comprehensive Products at the Best Prices
We’re focused on getting you the organic, natural, and conventional products you need 365 days a year. Our scale and buying power mean a lower cost of goods, plus our volume of business helps you to stay competitive in your marketplace.
How UNFI Fresh Stands Apart
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Long-standing supplier relationships based on quality
Our relationships anchor our successful procurement and sourcing operations. Suppliers are scored based on quality and freshness, helping us to offer an industry-leading, unparalleled assortment in all categories.
- Promotional Planning and Marketing
- Unmatched Fresh Expertise
Our Fresh Product Assortment
Cheese and Specialty
Our experts have a knack for elevating what it means to sell cheese. From comprehensive category management to regional sales support to a world-class selection of more than 200 items, we’ll help you redefine success in every aisle.
Produce
As a part of the largest produce distributor in North America, we leverage national buying power to meet your needs. Our large network of suppliers enables us to provide the best quality produce at the best price. That’s $1.4+ billion in purchases and 6,700+ customers served.
Meat and Seafood
We’re one of the largest meat distributors in the country. Our strategic combination of nationwide buying power with dedicated local expertise results in unparalleled national and regional selections chosen to help you stay competitive in your marketplace.
Floral
With market conditions and trends at top of mind, our expert floral team is happy to provide customized solutions to meet your objectives. From seasonal special offerings to everyday floral programs, our cut flowers and plants are sourced from 35+ California-based and international growers in South America and Mexico.
Bakery
Enjoy the confidence of knowing that our buyers and merchandisers manage all aspects of operations, working together to drive efficiencies. With 600+ items available, including key seasonal favorites, you can be sure to source everything you need for all bakery formats.
Deli
You can count on our hands-on approach to help you curate the product assortment your customers will love. With more than 150 years of combined experience, our dynamic team is dedicated to growing your business while delivering everything you need for a robust service deli.
We Have What You Need for Your Fresh Aisles
Community grocers and retail chains rely on us because we can give them access to the largest distribution of fresh products in the country.
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