1020859--9/30/2009--UNITED_NATURAL_FOODS

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{acquisition, growth, future}

{cost, regulation, environmental}

{personnel, key, retain}

{cost, operation, labor}

{capital, credit, financial}

{customer, product, revenue}

{stock, price, operating}

{product, market, service}

{condition, economic, financial}

{debt, indebtedness, cash}

{product, liability, claim}

{stock, price, share}

We depend heavily on our principal customer and our success is heavily dependent on our principal customer's ability to grow its business. Our operations are sensitive to economic downturns. Our customers generally are not obligated to continue purchasing products from us. We have experienced losses due to the uncollectibility of accounts receivable in the past and could experience increases in such losses in the future if our customers are unable to timely pay their debts to us. Our business is a low margin business and our profit margins may decrease due to consolidation in the grocery industry. Our acquisition strategy may adversely affect our business. We may have difficulty managing our growth. We have significant competition from a variety of sources. Increased fuel costs may adversely affect our results of operations. The cost of the capital available to us and any limitations on our ability to access additional capital may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Our debt agreements contain restrictive covenants that may limit our operating flexibility. Our operating results are subject to significant fluctuations. We are subject to significant governmental regulation. Product liability claims could have an adverse effect on our business. We are dependent on a number of key executives. Union-organizing activities could cause labor relations difficulties. The market price for our common stock may be volatile.

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