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United Natural Foods, Inc.

United Natural Foods, Inc. was established in 1976 as the retirement scheme for Supervalu employees. The plan operates under the parent company's governance in...

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United Natural Foods, Inc.

United Natural Foods, Inc. was established in 1976 as the retirement scheme for Supervalu employees. The plan operates under the parent company's governance in Providence. The fund holds a 1.23 percent allocation to private equity. Confirmed holdings include the UNFI Pension Plan Assets valued at $1.476 billion and the UNFI 401(k) Plan Assets valued at $2.764 billion. Geographic exposure centers on North America through the parent company's distribution network. The firm lists 58 employees in corporate records. Additional vehicles include the UNFI Foundation, established in 2012, which has awarded grants totaling $1.8 million to 80 nonprofits in 2025. The pension sits inside a publicly traded operating company, creating direct linkage between plan governance and corporate strategy rather than an independent family or institutional mandate.

General information

Firm type

Pension Fund

Year founded

1976

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Providence

Corporate office

313 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RI, United States

Principals

Sandy Douglas

Chief Executive Officer

Matteo Tarditi

President and Chief Financial Officer

Michael Funk

Co-Founder and Board Member

Sector focus

Consumer Staples

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at United Natural Foods, Inc.?

Sandy Douglas serves as Chief Executive Officer. Matteo Tarditi holds the roles of President and Chief Financial Officer.

What is the disclosed AUM of the Supervalu Pension Fund?

The plan reports $4.2 billion in assets according to the Altss research record.

Does the plan maintain allocations outside traditional fixed income?

Yes. A 1.23 percent allocation to private equity is recorded.

Where does the underlying wealth for the plan originate?

The plan covers employees of Supervalu, the grocery wholesaler acquired by United Natural Foods, Inc.

What philanthropic structures are attached to the firm?

The UNFI Foundation, founded in 2012, distributes grants focused on sustainable food systems.

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