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United Natural Foods, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
PROVIDENCE, R.I., December 02, 2025--United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the "Company" or "UNFI") today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (13 weeks) ended November 1, 2025.

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