Specialty Food

Ethnic Food

Natural Food

Frozen & Perishables

Confections

Health & Beauty Care

General Merchandise

In an age of constant growth and change within a variety of ethnic groups in the US Market, there is an ever-increasing demand for ethnic and imported foods. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), by the year 2020, 30 percent of the total population will consist of ethnicities other than Caucasian, including African American, Asian, Hispanic and European. Through intensive market research, UNFI Specialty Distribution Services studies these diverse communities to better understand their values, beliefs, needs, and preferences. We ascertain identity norms as well as spending patterns, and we are able to translate these through a sound product mix and strategy for our customers.

We specialize in the following Ethnic Food categories:

British / Irish
Eastern European
German
Greek
Hispanic and Latino Foods
  - Brazilian
  - Caribbean
  - Central American
  - South American
  - Traditional Mexican

Italian
Kosher Foods
Mid-Eastern Foods
Pan-Asian Foods
West Indies Foods