. >> i always offer them unfi.e the top distributor of natural organics to whole foods and they have safeway. unfi is responsible for distribution of the organics products through conventional grocery stores and independent chains. >> it will be very attractive to conventional grocery stores if they really want to start building out their space. >> we like the fresh market. sort of a miniwhole foods. do you like it? and is there a possible acquisition target? >> we definitely like the fresh market. they are benefitting from the same type of positive catalyst. i think our only concern with the fresh market is the california markets are going to be a new. . >> causing a bit of heartbreak but overall they are in the right space. as far as the acquisition party, i think that is a definite possibility. close to 100, 110 stores. they have got plenty of room to grow. i think there have been some analyst reports that have suggested a company in california. >> we have to leave it there. just a quick scroll through the other

unfi is up tp% year to date while herbalife and others struggle.t of the healthy? steve spinner joins us. great to have you here. >> thanks, michelle. >> melissa. >> sorry about that. >> no problem. i get it all the time, seth. only kidding. united naturals is a primary supplier to whole foods here. you extended the contract to september 2020. but what are you doing whole foods cannot do or chooses not to do for itself? >> i wouldn't comment on any one customer. we tend to have the greatest sku offering across north america. that's the thousands of products that we offer our retailers that are innovative in the natural organic and specialty space. united natural foods is the largest north american distributor of products in these categories. our distribution centers are spread out across north america, closest to the consumer. we are a terrific choice for retailers who want to be differentiated in the space. >> it's karp. i know you have obviously a very close relationship with whole foods. i wonder though given their scale, their size, why do they

it the clearer it becomes that the united states is completely unfied on this particular set of issues. secondly, i think the hearing itself is something that is very valuable. because it provides very plain demonstration that we in the united states are unfied across our political lines, and that, i think is an important message for the world. i can assure you the world pace close attention to what we do in the areas. we will hope to have an opportunity toward the end of this month to introduce the new head of delegation to members and staff who are interested in speaking with him. we will at that time, i think, be able to also provide sort of the sense of some what away think are the deeds that we have in terms of going forward, prepare are if the conference and participating in the conference. >> i would have to agree with everything the ambassador said. i think we need to -- congress would help by helping the clarify the position. not even the smallest change should be allowed. following up on the wicc and having another checkup hearing at the first of the year because there will b

nonetheless, if the syrian opposition to succeed, it needs an effect i have and unfying structure m some kind. it is unlikely that such a structure could be formed in syria until the opposition has safe haven. a place they can emerge from hiding, gather together in safety, select national, political, and military leaders and organize themselves better as alternative governing structure not for the purpose of pushing him from power today but to prepare for the huge challenge of administrating and securing the country once assad is gone. that is what the national transitional counsel is able to do in bengal disci. the transition in libya is succeeding. its less difficult to imagine today how safe havens could be established in syria. indeed, some annalist suggest it may be creating some areas of de facto control in the country. for example in parts of province in areas along the turkish border and in the eastern border. it is quite possible that the opposition could soon declare parts of syria to be liberated as libyan rebels did and ask for external help support in defending that territor