UNFI Realigns Wholesale Unit to Focus on Natural and Organic Growth

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United Natural Foods, Inc. UNFI has made a strategic move to realign its wholesale business by splitting its natural and organic divisions. This restructuring is part of the company's broader effort to strengthen its market position, streamline operations and enhance its focus on the growing demand for natural and organic products.By separating this division, UNFI aims to advance its multi-year strategy, which focuses on delivering more customized value for both its customers and suppliers while driving profitable growth. As part of its ongoing strategy, UNFI will realign its commercial wholesale organization into two separate divisions defined by its products – Conventional Grocery Products and Natural, Organic, Specialty & Fresh Products.Each of the newly structured divisions will be supported by specialized sales teams focused on the unique product and service needs of the 30,000 retail locations UNFI serves. These teams will work closely with functional experts in merchandising, operations, procurement and supplier services to deliver more tailored and efficient solutions.UNFI will establish capability centers of excellence in key areas such as supply chains, professional and digital services and private brands. These centers will collaborate across the divisions, providing support to sales leaders and helping to create customized programs aimed at accelerating growth for customers and suppliers.This realignment is a crucial step in UNFI's plan to enhance value and improve operational efficiency and empower its commercial teams to deliver a more customized and service-focused experience.This approach is designed to enable customers and suppliers to differentiate themselves in the marketplace, effectively compete and drive profitable growth. The company's goal is to foster a more responsive, efficient and effective operating model, ultimately strengthening relationships and supporting the long-term success of all stakeholders involved.More Insights Into UNFIUnited Natural Foods’ natural and organic business continues to exhibit impressive growth, driven by heightened consumer demand for healthier and more sustainable products. The company’s private brand offerings within this segment are expanding significantly, with growth rates ranging from mid-single digits to mid teens across individual brands. This aligns with broader consumer trends favoring “better-for-you” products, which have proven resilient and increasingly popular.Lean management principles have become a key focus of UNFI’s operational strategy, helping to drive cost savings and improve efficiency throughout the organization. One of the notable initiatives in this strategy has been the optimization of its distribution network.UNFI has strategically closed underperforming facilities in Billings, Bismarck and Fort Wayne, transitioning operations to larger, more efficient centers. This move has allowed the company to streamline its logistics while retaining most of the business, ensuring a more effective and cost-efficient distribution model.This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company’s shares have gained 47% in the past three months against the industry’s decline of 9.4%.UNFI Stock's Past Three Month PerformanceImage Source: Zacks Investment ResearchOther Stocks to ConsiderFreshpet Inc. FRPT manufactures, distributes and markets natural fresh meals and treats for dogs and cats. It currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Freshpet’s current financial-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 27.2% and 228.6%, respectively, from the prior-year reported levels. FRPT delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 144.5%, on average.Tyson Foods, Inc. TSN operates as a food company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Beef, Pork, Chicken and Prepared Foods. It currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. TSN delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 57%.The consensus estimate for Tyson Foods’ current fiscal-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 2% and 13.2%, respectively, from the prior-year reported levels.US Foods Holding Corp. USFD, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the marketing, sale, and distribution of fresh, frozen and dry food and non-food products to food service customers in the United States. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). USFD delivered a negative earnings surprise of 0.4% in the last reported quarter.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for US Foods Holding’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 6.4% and 18.6%, respectively, from the prior-year reported levels.Research Chief Names "Single Best Pick to Double"From thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.This company targets millennial and Gen Z audiences, generating nearly $1 billion in revenue last quarter alone. A recent pullback makes now an ideal time to jump aboard. Of course, all our elite picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Nano-X Imaging which shot up +129.6% in little more than 9 months.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? 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