United Natural Foods, Inc. filed a definitive proxy statement (Schedule 14A) on November 4, 2026, soliciting stockholder votes on six proposals at an annual meeting scheduled for December 15, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Annual meeting date: Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST, held as a virtual-only meeting.
  • Record date: Only stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 21, 2026 are entitled to vote.
  • Ten director nominees are proposed for election to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders.
  • Auditor ratification: Stockholders are asked to ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2027.
  • Equity plan amendment: A vote on the Sixth Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan is included on the ballot.
  • Stockholder engagement: According to the filing, the company reached out to holders representing approximately 83% of outstanding common stock and spoke with holders representing approximately 45% during its annual engagement program.
  • 50th anniversary milestone: Fiscal 2026 marked the company's 50th anniversary, with the UNFI Foundation's "50 for 50" grant initiative committing nearly $2 million to nonprofits in calendar year 2026.

United Natural Foods Annual Meeting Agenda and Company Context

United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE:UNFI), which describes itself in the filing as "a leading grocery wholesaler serving over 30,000 customer locations across all 50 states and all ten Canadian provinces," distributed proxy materials to stockholders of record on or about November 4, 2026. The company traces its origins to the formation of its predecessor, Mountain People's Warehouse, in 1976, making fiscal 2026 its 50th year of operations. Co-founder Michael Funk continues to serve on the board, according to the filing.

The six ballot items include the election of ten director nominees, ratification of KPMG LLP as auditor, an advisory vote on executive compensation, approval of an amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit certain officer liability as permitted by Delaware law, approval of the Sixth Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, and consideration of any other matters properly brought before the meeting. The filing states that proxy materials are available over the Internet in accordance with SEC rules.

The filing also describes leadership changes announced in July, noting that Matteo Tarditi was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer, Louis Martin was appointed Chief Commercial Officer, and Alfredo Luchini joined as Chief Financial Officer. In fiscal 2026, the company reported launching more than 130 new private brand SKUs and introducing AI-enabled features on its UNFI Insights platform. The filing states the company "exceeded our goal of donating 250 million pounds of food four years ahead of schedule."

What Was Disclosed

United Natural Foods filed a definitive proxy statement for its December 15, 2026 annual stockholder meeting, covering six voting proposals including director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, an officer liability amendment, and an equity incentive plan update. The record date for voting is October 21, 2026.