Harbor Wholesale, a leading supplier of fresh food and groceries to independent grocery stores, convenience stores and restaurants on the West Coast, is this year’s Vendor of the Year. A surprise presentation was made at the company’s headquarters and distribution center May 12 in Lacey.

“Over the years, Harbor Wholesale has weathered tremendous change and growth but has always remained true to its mission of delivering value to its customers and team members,” said WFIA President & CEO Tammie Hetrick. “Today, Harbor Wholesale continues to position itself for the future, leveraging technology and other industry innovations to meet their customers’ every need,” she added.

“Independent grocers, convenience stores and neighborhood stores throughout Washington depend on the good work and quality service of Harbor Wholesale, and that’s why they have been selected as the 2025 WFIA Vendor of the Year.”

Founded in 1923as West Coast Produce, Inc, in Aberdeen, the company has grown into the largest independent distributor on the West Coast serving thousands of customers in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California and Nevada.

Today, through its subsidiaries, Harbor Wholesale and Harbor Foodservice, the company serves over 7,000 restaurants, hospitality venues, convenience stores, and independent grocers, offering a wide selection of local and national products, business solutions and their own brand of products.

“Independent grocers and convenience stores have come to rely on distributors like Harbor Wholesale because they deliver quality products and services,” added Hetrick. “We want to congratulate Harbor Wholesale President Rick Jensen and his entire team for their commitment to the industry and their selection as WFIA Vendor of the Year.”