PROVIDENCE, RI - In the time I spent working for Whole Foods Market, I grew to know United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) well. The two companies work in tandem to deliver natural foods to the masses. According to a recent report, they have extended their wholesale grocery distribution partnership by entering into an eight-year extension agreement for UNFI to serve as Whole Foods’ primary distributor.

“We are proud to extend our longstanding partnership with Whole Foods Market to provide high-quality foods and other valuable items to consumers all across the country,” said David Matthews, President of National Sales for UNFI. “We look forward to supporting Whole Foods Market and remain firmly committed to working together to serve the evolving needs of their consumers.”

The term of the newly extended distribution relationship between the parties will now run until May 2032, replacing the term of the prior agreement, which was set to expire in September 2027.

David Garraway, Vice President of Supply Chain for Whole Foods Market, also commented on the news.

"UNFI plays an important role in our supply chain as we continue to grow and serve more customers," said Garraway in a recent press release from the two companies. "We look forward to strengthening our longstanding partnership together."

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