UNFI Sarasota Distribution Center Opening

Deal value: $120,000,000

United Natural Foods Inc. opened a 1 million-square-foot regional distribution center in Sarasota, FL, equipped with KNAPP robotics for automated case picking, expanding UNFI's Southeast reach and relieving pressure on older facilities.

The core motivation is to modernize and optimize UNFI’s distribution network, leveraging automation to improve efficiency, order accuracy, and cost structure. This investment is driven by the need to support growth in the Southeast, relieve pressure on aging facilities, and address recent operational challenges. The fundamental belief is that advanced robotics and automation will deliver sustainable competitive advantage and resilience in a rapidly evolving grocery supply chain landscape.