Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods, a wholesale distributor of health and specialty foods, has announced the closure of its
Fort Wayne, Indiana, distribution center.
This is the third round of layoffs in the last four months. The closure will impact 156 employees and will be completed by the first quarter of 2025.
According to a company spokesperson, “At UNFI, we continuously evaluate our distribution network to ensure we serve our customers and suppliers as efficiently and effectively as possible. Following this transition, our customers will gain access to a broader product assortment, including more fresh options, and our suppliers will be able to reach customers more efficiently.”
In October, UNFI laid off billing, invoice, and payroll personnel in Phoenix, Arizona, which impacted close to 300 employees, and a transportation operation located at the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, distribution center, eliminating 87 employees.
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