UNFI Update March 2026

UNFI Honors Legacy Partners: Sacramento Natural Foods Co‑op and Lundberg Family Farms
As part of UNFI’s 50^th anniversary celebration they recognized two long‑standing partners with the Michael Funk Legacy Award, honoring businesses that have paved the way in innovation and sustainability across the food retail industry.

• Sacramento Natural Foods Co‑op, one of UNFI’s earliest customers, was honored for its decades‑long commitment to local farmers, sustainable practices, and community education.
• Lundberg Family Farms, a UNFI supplier since 1976, was recognized for its multigenerational leadership in organic rice production, regenerative agriculture, and environmental stewardship.

“UNFI has been a trusted partner to our business for nearly five decades,” said Brian Munn, President and General Manager of Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op. “From our early days as a small buying club to the co-op we are today, UNFI has consistently supported our mission, our growth, and our commitment to local and sustainable food. We’re honored to receive the Michael Funk Legacy Award and appreciate the role UNFI continues to play in supporting our cooperative food systems.”

“Our industry has long been shaped by pioneers who believed in doing the right thing — for people and for the planet,” said Michael Funk. “Partners like Sacramento Natural Foods Co‑op and Lundberg Family Farms have helped transform natural and organic food from a movement to the mainstream, and UNFI is proud to have supported their growth along the way.”

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