================================================================================ SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 18, 2004 UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 000-21531 05-0376157 (State or Other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Jurisdiction Identification No.) of Incorporation) 260 Lake Road Dayville, CT 06241 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (860) 779-2800 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: |_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ================================================================================ Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure On November 18, 2004, the Company issued a press release announcing the Company's plans to open a new distribution facility in Greenwood, Indiana. A copy of this press release is attached as an exhibit to this Form 8-K. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits (a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired: Not Applicable (b) Pro Forma Financial Information: Not Applicable (c) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated November 18, 2004, announcing the Company's plans to open a new distribution facility in Greenwood, Indiana. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. By: /s/ Rick D. Puckett -------------------------- Rick D. Puckett Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Date: November 22, 2004 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated November 18, 2004, announcing the Company's plans to open a new distribution facility in Greenwood, Indiana.