United Natural Foods (UNFI) Breaks Ground on New Florida Distribution Center
New DC will incorporate the latest in leading warehouse technology to increase efficiency in selecting, packing and loading processes.
United Natural Foods, Inc. announced it is breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art distribution center (DC), just north of Sarasota, Florida. The new DC replaces an aging facility and will incorporate the latest in leading warehouse technology to increase efficiency in selecting, packing, and loading processes.
UNFI is working with JLL, Broadstone Net Lease, Inc., Sansone Group, and ARCO Design/Build in the building of the DC. The new warehouse will be more than 1 million square feet of capacity and incorporate some of the latest technology and automation, including KNAPP re-pack automation, which is expected to improve service levels to customers while simultaneously reducing the cost to fill orders.