United Natural Foods, Inc. has launched a new 1-million-square-foot distribution center in Sarasota, Florida, featuring advanced automation technology, including Pick-it-Easy robots, to enhance order accuracy and efficiency while reducing costs and improving employee conditions. This facility, employing over 400 people, is part of UNFI’s broader transformation agenda aimed at addressing operational challenges and profitability declines. The company has also faced setbacks, including a cyberattack that disrupted online operations and a decision to end a significant distribution agreement with Key Food.

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