United Natural Foods to Showcase a Wide-Ranging, Innovative Portfolio of Products, Services, and Emerging Brands at Orlando Selling Show
January 19 2023 - 04:15PM
Business Wire
With a focus on Spring and Summer deals, UNFI’s
in-person Orlando show brings thousands together to sample new
products, build relationships, and experience the latest retail
industry innovations
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (“UNFI”) today announced
plans to host approximately 4,000 customers, suppliers, vendors,
and emerging brands at its Spring and Summer Show taking place Feb.
7-8 in Orlando, Fla. The show, which kicks off the first of UNFI’s
four major selling shows in 2023, provides attendees the
opportunity to meet with experts across natural, GM/HBC, meat,
seafood, produce, and bakery and deli departments to take advantage
of unique deals, view what’s trending in the New Product Showcase,
and network with a community of industry experts.
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Over 4,000 customers, suppliers, vendors,
and emerging brands will gather at UNFI’s Spring and Summer Show
taking place Feb. 7-8 in Orlando, Fla. The event kicks off the
first of UNFI’s four major selling shows in 2023. (Photo: Business
Wire)
“Our selling shows are a great way for our customers to discover
new products and trends that extend their reach and relevance with
shoppers, and in return, help them drive sustainable growth and a
competitive edge in the marketplace. Simultaneously, our selling
shows create a compelling experience for our suppliers to make
connections and lasting relationships with a broad network of
retailers looking to motivate shoppers with an on-trend portfolio
of products,” said Jillian D’Elia, senior director of event
strategy at UNFI. “Throughout the 170,000 square feet of show floor
space, retailers and suppliers can find the right selection of
products, prices, and people to help them optimize the spring and
summer seasons.”
Excitement Builds for New Products
Consumers are constantly looking for new products to change up
their culinary creations and throughout the duration of the Orlando
selling show, attendees have an opportunity to view what’s hot and
trending in the New Product Showcase. The showcase spotlights over
30 participating suppliers featuring more than 50 new products
across grocery, frozen, chill, and bakery and deli categories.
Professional Services to Share New and Innovative
Solutions
With a customizable suite of business solutions, UNFI
Professional Services helps independent grocery retailers succeed
by increasing sales, decreasing costs, and enhancing their customer
experience. During the UNFI Orlando show, Professional Services
will spotlight several new and innovative solutions from electronic
shelf labels and scan & go technologies to employee training
tools, e-commerce programs, and specialty products that can help
grocery retailers stand out from the competition.
The Power of Produce
Produce displays not only engage consumers with color and sweet
smells the moment they walk through a retailer’s door, but they
serve as a destination driver and sales builder. To celebrate the
power of produce, UNFI is launching its annual Sumo Citrus display
and sales contest following the Orlando show. Prizes will be
awarded to participating retailers in the following three
categories:
- Best display incorporating UNFI provided promotional
materials,
- Highest sales increase in year-over-year by percentage,
and
- Highest sales increase year-over-year by volume.
Sumo citrus is one of the most popular seasonal produce
releases. Interested retailers can connect with UNFI associates at
booth 509 or by contacting their account manager.
UNFI Brands Continue to Meet Consumer Needs
Consumers continue to gravitate towards private label products
as one way to stretch their food dollar during these uncertain
economic times. With a private label portfolio of more than 5,000
quality products across 200 categories and 18 trusted brands,
including Essential Everyday, Woodstock, Stone Ridge Creamy, and
Culinary Circle, UNFI helps retailers connect consumers with the
right products for their family. One UNFI brand, Wild Harvest, has
a refreshed look, designed to modernize shelf appeal for the
entry-level organic shopper and reposition the brand with a sharper
focus on family, ease, and taste. Orlando show attendees can become
more familiar with the updated branding and new packaging, which
features the “Our Harvest Promise” seal and includes numerous
product specific health callouts, such as gluten free and Non-GMO
Project Verified, to reassure consumers they are choosing products
they can trust. Over 70 percent of Wild Harvest products are
Certified Organic.
Emerging Brands Kickoff Show Experience
The UNFI UpNext team discovers and mentors emerging
entrepreneurs and brands, guiding their path to growth while
granting UNFI customers access to a differentiated product mix. The
night before the Orlando Show begins, the UpNext team will host its
Pitch Slam event to help introduce emerging brands to UNFI
retailers. During this show, Pitch Slam pits UpNext suppliers
against each other in a friendly and fun elevator pitch competition
where attendees can vote on their favorite presentation. The
winning brand will be recognized on the show floor and receive a
discounted booth at a future UNFI selling show.
UNFI customers or suppliers interested in registering for any of
UNFI’s four major selling shows should visit
https://www.unfishowcases.com/ or email events@unfi.com.
About UNFI
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 Fueling the
Future of Food, visit www.unfi.com.
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