All of Us Are in the Business of Inclusivity
We know shoppers commit to brands who are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We as a company have made steady gains, but there is much more work to be done. Let’s partner together to help increase access to information and the market.
in diverse spend in FY23
diverse suppliers
more small and diverse suppliers identified as diverse year over year
Our Diverse Supplier Program
Supplier Diversity is a proactive business process providing diverse suppliers equal access to purchasing opportunities. We strive to create opportunities for historically underrepresented business owners so they can strengthen communities and increase market share. By doing this, we can transform the supply chain.
Read our committment from our CEO
Adding Value to Your Business as a Diverse Supplier
Navigating the grocery supply chain as a diverse supplier can be difficult. We’re here to help you succeed.
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Support and Education
We help you interact with us and our customers through UNFI webinars and programming such as Supplier Diversity chats and spotlights.
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Programs and Marketing
Utilize our platform to celebrate and amplify your brand stories and products.
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Supplier Certification and Validation
We’ll guide you on completing certification and validation requirements and processes.
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Maximize Your Exposure
Having diverse certification on file affords you increased visibility at UNFI trade shows and on our social media and UNFI publications.
Who Qualifies as a Diverse Supplier
Suppliers who are certified as 51% US owned and operated by women, minorities, or other diverse groups as well as small
Categories recognized for diversity ownership include African American, Native American, Hispanic, Asian, LGBTQ+, Veterans, and Disabled individuals
Suppliers who have a clear understanding of their product/service and how it relates to UNFI business goals and objectives
Suppliers who abide by UNFI terms of agreement, engage in promotion of products and services, and update and maintain all registration and certification records as needed
UNFI-Related Opportunities for Supplier Diversity
We are looking for diverse suppliers to help us with non-retail and retail-facing opportunities. In our UNFI-related functions, we look for vendors who can assist with material handling, co-manufacturing, accounting, logistics, IT solutions, and marketing.
Register as a diverse supplier
The Supply Chain Can Only Thrive if We’re All Included
By applying Supplier Diversity practices into our everyday purchasing, we are helping diverse suppliers navigate the relationship between us and our customers. When we work together, we are transforming the purchasing process to build an inclusive supply chain.